1989 Holden Commodore S VN review from Australia and New Zealand
"A gutsy car with a good handling"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Things that went wrong were:
Leaking radiator.
Leaking water pump (nb. if I'd used the prescribed inhibitors this may not have happened).
Fuel pump failed (they all do!)
Warped front discs.
Not a major problem, but some of the window seals became loose.
General comments?
The VN was one of the lightest Commodores ever built, and the original V6's were tuned to be very throttle responsive, so the car had excellent acceleration. I have driven a lot of current Commodores and they just don't have the same acceleration.
The FE2 suspension gave good handling, though the car had a tendency for the tail to slide. The ride was a bit harsh. It was always a fun car to drive hard, but my current car (1999 Ford Falcon) may not go as hard but is much better built.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| First year of ownership | 1996 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 1999 |
| Engine and transmission | 3.8 V6 Automatic |
| Performance marks | 9/10 |
| Reliability marks | 8/10 |
| Comfort marks | 7/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 8/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 75000 kilometres |
| Most recent distance | 165000 kilometres |
| Previous car | Honda Prelude |
| Date of Entry | 16th November, 2000 |