1988 Holden Camira JE SLX review from Australia and New Zealand
"An OK car - but shoddy build"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Many problems with interior build - for example, the whole instrument binnacle came loose.
Door handles broke and had to be replaced frequently.
Overheated a couple of times in 2001.
Often lost hubcaps (for what reason I do not know, but it sure was embarrassing)
Some electrical problems.
General comments?
The Camira was my first car. It still looks fairly modern; however I was quite disappointed by it.
Performance isn't terrible, but it is worse than you would expect. Maybe this is why Holden lovers hate them!
Handling is tight enough for a family car, and it grips the road well.
However, the worst thing about the Camira is its build quality, especially the interior.
Lots of things come loose or break, and the steering wheel is quite uncomfortable.
The constantly breaking door handles were a real pain. Also, the passenger door will not unlock from the outside with a key.
There weren't too many mechanical problems, but the few were quite expensive to repair so I can't rate the car well.
My Camira was reasonable transport, but if I had the choice today I'd much rather buy a Japanese car.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | No |
| Year of manufacture | 1988 |
| First year of ownership | 1999 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2001 |
| Engine and transmission | 2-litre OHC EFI, 4 cylinder Manual |
| Performance marks | 5 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 6 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 3 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 6 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 50000 kilometres |
| Most recent distance | 80000 kilometres |
| Date of Entry | 27th October, 2002 |