1985 Holden Camira review from Australia and New Zealand
"Buy a push bike"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Shocking rust wearing through on k frame.
Been through three starter motors- current one still not reliable.
CV joints are very weak, replaced one- other wearing.
Inhibitor switch on radiator keeps re-setting.
Car has broken down 19 times in under two years.
Key opens only one door- not the passenger, yet my Gemini key opens them all.
Wiring very unstable- dash lights work when they want to- shorts frequently- have had 2 fires under bonnet.
Head lights have poor lighting. right extremely brighter tan left.
Very poor turning circle. power steering works when it feels like it.
Air con works- but drains battery than car won't start.
Fuel gauge and temp gauge don't work. speedo works when it feels like it.
Extremely gutless car. top speed 140 if game.
Difficult to find parts. Wrecking yards keep offering to crush for me.
General comments?
Not a reliable car.
I was warned against buying it- bu I got a good deal. now I know why.
Has cost me triple the price of the car in repairs and only just scratched the surface.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Model year | 1985 |
| Year of manufacture | 1985 |
| First year of ownership | 2004 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2006 |
| Engine and transmission | 1.8 litre Automatic |
| Performance marks | 2 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 2 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 5 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 0 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 4 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 153000 kilometres |
| Most recent distance | 162000 kilometres |
| Previous car | Holden Gemini |
| Date of Entry | 24th April, 2006 |