1988 Holden Commodore VL Executive review from Australia and New Zealand
"After 10 years it starts to ware down, but if taken care of it's a brilliant car"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Needs new or re-co. starter motor at least every year.
After time things start falling off; i.e. trimming.
Need to watch for head gasket, over heats in traffic easily.
General comments?
Generally good car.
Takes off quick.
Very powerful.
My father bought it brand new in 1988, drove it everyday to and from work he did not have much trouble with the car, it got serviced regularly.
I bought the car from him in 1997, car was like new, changed the head, and minor parts. Very good car for a P plater :)
Only recently bought a new car as the car was getting to old and not worth it fix up.
Motor and transmission still original GM parts in the car and working very well.
I would recommend this car.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Model Year | 1988 |
| First year of ownership | 1988 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2005 |
| Engine and transmission | Automatic |
| Performance marks | 8/10 |
| Reliability marks | 7/10 |
| Comfort marks | 7/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 5/10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 3/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 300000 kilometres |
| Most recent distance | 816958 kilometres |
| Date of Entry | 2nd May, 2005 |