1988 Holden Commodore VL review from Australia and New Zealand
"A cheap, powerful car with a lot of potential"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
New transmission.
Lifters.
Crank angle sensor.
Throttle position sensor.
Brake master cylinder.
Oxygen sensor.
Fan clutch.
Radiator hoses.
Temprature sensor.
General comments?
When running it is a wonderful and powerful car with excellent fuel economy (30 mpg average on city and open roads).
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| First year of ownership | 1998 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2000 |
| Engine and transmission | RB30 3.0 Nissan Automatic |
| Performance marks | 9/10 |
| Reliability marks | 7/10 |
| Comfort marks | 7/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 6/10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 6/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 185000 kilometres |
| Most recent distance | 236000 kilometres |
| Previous car | Mitsubishi Sigma |
| Date of Entry | 21st December, 2000 |

