1987 Holden Camira JE review from Australia and New Zealand
"Cheap, good first car, but uninspiring to drive"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Replaced distributor and leads 2 weeks after purchase.
High pressure fuel line broke spraying petrol all over exhaust. Check the rubber hoses!
Engine management computer replaced just before buying.
Air-conditioning doesn't work. Apparently not compatible with replacement computer.
Complete brake assembly replaced at 110000 km.
Clutch needs replacement soon.
General comments?
The manual gearbox is extremely notchy and uncomfortable to use, and the clutch doesn't help. Tip: get an automatic version.
I hate the way you need to lift that lever to engage reverse.
Engine run well, with enough performance.
After getting a wheel alignment the car's handling improved, but it's nothing special.
Inside of car is very basic, only a single speaker AM radio.
Very good fuel consumption, around 6.5L/100km on the highway.
Overall, if you can't afford over $4000 then I would recommend one, but get one that has done low km's, or you'll spend another $4000 fixing it.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Year of manufacture | 1987 |
| First year of ownership | 2001 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2002 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.0 Manual |
| Performance marks | 6 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 7 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 4 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 9 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 106000 kilometres |
| Most recent distance | 115000 kilometres |
| Previous car | Toyota Camry |
| Date of Entry | 9th May, 2002 |