20th Feb 2006, 05:45
I bought a 1998 VT Commodore Executive Wagon at auction for $7,000.00 its GREAT, rock solid, I have now put over 200,000 kms on the damn thing and it is still crisp and reliable... admittedly these are highway kms, but still they are almost bulletproof.
What a cheap reliable bus that I can load heaps into... hard to beat.
19th Aug 2007, 02:41
I purchased a VT Acclaim wagon a few years ago; it's now done 290,000km's. Still going strong.
Holden NZ replaced the left side chassis rail due to rust, under warranty at 8 years old... cost them what I paid for the car to make the repairs. Great backup service from Holden NZ.
Has suffered a few oil leaks with the previous owner, and needed new diff bearings at 150,000km, and faulty c/lock solenoid, but nothing more major.
All in all very reliable, and superb to drive, and can be picked up at a good price. Huge rear luggage space is awesome - I always get comments when loading 2.4m sheets straight into the back at the timber yard. Best tip is to service regularly - oil, filters, fluids, and cooling system.
10th Jan 2009, 19:45
1998? Commodore Acclaim Sedan.
Just purchased above car about a month ago. Checked VIN number and tells me it's a 1999, but tag in engine bay, says it's been built in September 1998, weird... Very nice to drive. Bit concerned about previous comments you have said, I imagine as long as I regularly service it, all will be good!! Only thing I can't do is reset my trip computer, other than that all good, for a car that's done 192000 K's... First Holden I've owned, but worth every cent, excellent for my family to take long trips in...
10th Aug 2010, 00:42
I have just purchased a VT wagon as my first car and was wondering if anyone has any good idea of what I can add to it?
6th Feb 2011, 20:20
You could put a Ford badge on it and double its value. Jokes I have a VT, bought it at 240kms. A bit of work needed doing so far, maybe stick with Honda next time.
10th Jan 2006, 19:35
Who cares about your stupid modifications.