2002 Holden Monaro V2 CV8 review from Australia and New Zealand
"Today's muscle coupe...tomorrow's classic!"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Driver's seat rocked - had mounts replaced 18 months ago, now rocking again!
Power steering hose burst.
LHS catalytic converter replaced.
Differential reworked at 40,000km due to excessive whine.
Passenger door trim replaced TWICE.
Map pockets behind front seats replaced TWICE.
Vehicle is on its third battery and the car is only 4 years old!!
Only yesterday the 'check engine' light appears... yet to rectify...
General comments?
Very well equipped and comfortable for long trips, heaps of power, huge boot (for coupe) and sounds great with 2.5 inch twin system.
The Monaro is a great car that I have enjoyed owning over the last 3 years, but could drastically use some Japanese build quality.
For pure $$$ value, the Monaro is in a league of its own and is fantastic (for a V8) on fuel. Even as the car approaches 4/5 year old, the amount of attention and even people taking photos is remarkable! Get one if you like the limelight!
Recommended Reviews:
  | A gentle beast |
| This car is a head-turner |
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Don't Know |
| Model Year | 2002 |
| First year of ownership | 2003 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2006 |
| Engine and transmission | 5.7 litre V8 Automatic |
| Performance marks | 9/10 |
| Reliability marks | 7/10 |
| Comfort marks | 10/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 8/10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 9/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 18000 kilometres |
| Most recent distance | 76000 kilometres |
| Previous car | Subaru Impreza |
| Date of Entry | 24th September, 2006 |