1996 Holden Commodore VS review from Australia and New Zealand
"Basic reliable motoring with plenty of practicality"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Heats up quickly while waiting at traffic lights.
At 60kilometers per hour there is a whine in the rear differential.
Changes from first the second a little too hard.
Power steering whines when you turn the wheel.
Center rear stop light doesn't light up (simple globe replacement)
General comments?
Whilst cruising then speeding up it picks up very quickly.
Generally comfortable to sit in.
Brakes firmly and it takes a fair bit of pressure to lock the wheels.
Feels a little heavy for its size, but I personally like it (the car is not hyper sensitive)
It would take a brave man to drive one at its limit continually.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| First year of ownership | 2005 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2005 |
| Engine and transmission | 3.8 V6 Automatic |
| Performance marks | 7/10 |
| Reliability marks | 9/10 |
| Comfort marks | 5/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 6/10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 8/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 124000 kilometres |
| Most recent distance | 126000 kilometres |
| Date of Entry | 17th August, 2005 |