1992 Holden Jackaroo review from Australia and New Zealand
"Great comfort: very poor engine management"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Replaced computer and most electrics at 130000 km.
Timing belt tensioner very poor design replaces at 175000 km.
Replaced clutch kit at 130000 km.
General comments?
The engine management system on this vehicle does not work well.
As you slow down it gives a definite jump in acceleration at 1500 RPM.
The engine revs often take 10 seconds to reach idle after stopping.
When rolling with the clutch depressed the engine revs fluctuate dramatically between 500 and 2500 RPM. Very awkward when reversing.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | No |
| Year of manufacture | 1992 |
| First year of ownership | 1998 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2004 |
| Engine and transmission | 3.2 petrol Manual |
| Performance marks | 8 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 3 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 9 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 2 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 6 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 125000 kilometres |
| Most recent distance | 196000 kilometres |
| Previous car | Nissan Skyline |
| Date of Entry | 14th February, 2004 |