1994 Holden Commodore VR review from Australia and New Zealand
"Would be a great car if I hadn't had so many problems"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Just bought VR Executive series II wagon not long ago and already have big problems.
Seems to be a blown head gasket or crack in head and all my coolant is leaking into the engine and going through and then out the exhaust. The water in the engine makes it hard to start, idle rough and get real hot.
It will cost just about as much to get it stripped down, crack tested and machined as it will to just get a whole reconditioned motor.
Drivers side headlight failed and even after I got it fixed it still needs a good slap to get the terminals to connect properly.
Rear right suspension sagging, even though car has never towed.
General comments?
I also have two mates which have VR wagons and one also has similar engine problem and headlight problem. The other also has a vibrating driveshaft which sets off the engine light warning.
Until I bought mine, I had heard great things about Commodores, and them running fine for at least 250 000kms.
Even though I think mine is a rare case, I wouldn't recommend a VR, go for at least a VS with the Ecotec motor.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Model year | 1994 |
| Year of manufacture | 1994 |
| First year of ownership | 2004 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2004 |
| Engine and transmission | 3.8L V6 Automatic |
| Performance marks | 6 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 2 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 6 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 0 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 3 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 171000 kilometres |
| Most recent distance | 173000 kilometres |
| Date of Entry | 13th November, 2004 |