1994 Holden Calais VR review from Australia and New Zealand
"A very nice car to drive"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Replaced exhaust system. Remove catalytic converter as it is not a requirement in NZ.
Recharged aircon.
Replaced water pump. Noisy bearings.
Replaced alternator bushes. Worn and had intermittent charging.
Replaced fuel pump. Failed without warning.
The cruise control has not worked properly since purchase. It will work on occasion so I believe it may be something to do with the ignition switch.
The front is prone to stone chipping and I have been through quite a few windscreens in the past 2 years too.
The climate control works well, although the heater could be better.
Leather has some cracking.
The boot developed a leak, which I have fixed with clear sealant around the tail lights.
General comments?
I have had this car since July 07 and have almost done 100,000km at a rate of around 4000km per month.
In that time I have had very little trouble, considering the distance traveled in such a short time.
The car drives very smoothly and has good torque when brisk acceleration is required.
The trip computer is very accurate, and I would not be without one in any future car I may purchase.
I really enjoy driving this car each day, and will probably keep it for another 100,000km.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Model year | 1994 |
| Year of manufacture | 1994 |
| First year of ownership | 2007 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2009 |
| Engine and transmission | 3.8 Litre Automatic |
| Performance marks | 7 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 7 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 8 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 6 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 6 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 198000 kilometres |
| Most recent distance | 290000 kilometres |
| Previous car | Holden Commodore |
| Date of Entry | 14th August, 2009 |