1990 Holden Calais review from Australia and New Zealand
"Good value and performance car"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Door handle broke. Later found out it was super glued.
Some of the electrics weren't working, a few fuses fixed this.
Rear tail-lights work when they want to, require a bit of fiddling.
Head lining loosened, common problem.
General comments?
The car is well equipped: leather, full electrics including sunroof, trip computer etc.
Reasonably good fuel economy: 15L/100km for city driving.
Quick car as standard, have beaten a Toyota Soarer Limited in it:) also beaten a Gen3 Stato.
Needs lower ratio diff though, and a bit more work and it will be quite the weapon.
Recommended Reviews:
  | A lot of car for the money |
| The car has reliable and goes well, but has a few minor problems, but in time they will be fixed |
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Model Year | 1990 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2005 |
| Engine and transmission | 5.0 V8 Automatic |
| Performance marks | 8/10 |
| Reliability marks | 8/10 |
| Comfort marks | 8/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 5/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 300000 kilometres |
| Most recent distance | 305000 kilometres |
| Previous car | Holden Berlina |
| Date of Entry | 13th September, 2005 |