2002 HSV Clubsport R8 VX II review from Australia and New Zealand
"Stylish Sexy Car, Not so sure about the value for money though?"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
1. Drivers Seat Base Broken –
2. Right Z Bar Front Bush Separating
3. Oil Seepage Lower Area of Engine
4. Oil Seepage Steering Pipe Joint Left Inner Guard Panel
5. Oil Stains on Engine Mount
6. Oil Seepage, Rear of Gearbox
7. Oil Seepage, Right Inner Drive Shaft Joint
8. Coolant Seepage Left Front of Engine
9. Excessive Vibration in Gear shift.
10. Fabric Breaking Down in Rear Seat
11. Reverberations through Vehicle Body on start up and moving off from stationary, identified as ABS vibrating against Mounting Bracket.
12. Steering Wheel Leather Breaking down
13. Rear parcel shelf speakers were not working.
14. Air Conditioning Fan started to cut out.
16. A/C foot well function does not work.
17. Radiator tank split.
18. Power Steering Rack
19. Electric window regulator.
General comments?
A Beautiful car, stylish, heaps of power, great brakes (Performance brake package - not upgraded to Premium), and the suspension package is unmatched. soooooo much fun to drive.
Disappointed and frustrated in all the problems for such a young car.
Many small niggling faults, not enough to stop the car running, but enough to get one annoyed.
Overall all the options are very usable, comfortable on long trips.
Good fuel economy on highway 10lt/100, city driving between 14 & 18lt/100.
Interior is laid out well. Cruise is easy to use, lights and mirrors on sun visors are a nice touch. Seats are racing body hugging, susceptible to wear if not cared for.
Head turner. Stylish car.
Base build quality is not comparable to imported cars of same price range
Scores based on :
Aesthetics – 9/10
Parts Quality - 5/10
Design – 8/10.
Enhanced Package and Upgrade Quality.
Score based on:
Aesthetics – 9/10
Parts Quality – 8/10
Design – 9/10.
Driving Fun Factor.
Score based on:
Acceleration – 8/10
Braking – 10/10
Handling – 9/10.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Don't Know |
| Model Year | 2002 |
| First year of ownership | 2005 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2006 |
| Engine and transmission | 5.7lt Gen III Manual |
| Performance marks | 10/10 |
| Reliability marks | 8/10 |
| Comfort marks | 9/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 6/10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 3/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 66000 kilometres |
| Most recent distance | 78500 kilometres |
| Previous car | Holden Commodore |
| Date of Entry | 3rd March, 2006 |