1988 Holden Camira SL review from Australia and New Zealand
"Reliable, but rusty and old"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Engine kept breaking down; cost $3500.
Petrol started leaking; cost $2000 to replace petrol tank and all hoses to the engine.
Seals are leaking, but we just bought a new Magna so we probably won't fix that.
Right back door will not open.
General comments?
It's a very fuel efficient car, and the fuel injection makes it take off at the traffic lights very fast.
No power steering makes it hard to turn, and as a mum running around with football training for my son, it's time for the old girl to go. If I was someone, I wouldn't buy the Camira.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Model year | 1988 |
| Year of manufacture | 1988 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.0 litre fuel injected Automatic |
| Performance marks | 4 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 9 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 1 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 4 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 6 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 113000 kilometres |
| Most recent distance | 167345 kilometres |
| Previous car | Mazda 121 |
| Date of Entry | 30th April, 2008 |