| Model year | 2000 |
| Year of manufacture | 2000 |
| First year of ownership | 2006 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2007 |
| Engine and transmission | 5.7 litre V8 Manual |
| Performance marks | 9 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 8 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 9 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 8 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 8 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) |
8.4 / 10
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| Distance when acquired | 90000 kilometres |
| Most recent distance | 105000 kilometres |
| Previous car | Holden Berlina |
Summary:
Tough Aussie Car
Faults:
Nothing major, just the pouches behind the seats have started to come off.
General Comments:
Very, very well built car. Handles like it's on rails and is extremely quick. Taking into mind it's a fairly heavy car, it's very fuel efficient and I would definitely buy another car from this manufacturer.
Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes
Review Date: 29th August, 2007
| Year of manufacture | 2000 |
| First year of ownership | 2003 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2004 |
| Engine and transmission | 5.7L Automatic |
| Performance marks | 9 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 10 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 9 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 9 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) |
9.3 / 10
|
| Distance when acquired | 41000 kilometres |
| Most recent distance | 52000 kilometres |
| Previous car | Holden Calais |
Summary:
Clubsport R8, what else is there???
Faults:
Nothing so far, and I'm not expecting anything!!!
General Comments:
Looks mean, but also very classy.
Good to feel the power, the car almost begs you to push your right foot down!!
Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes
Review Date: 25th June, 2004
| Year of manufacture | 2000 |
| First year of ownership | 2002 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2003 |
| Engine and transmission | 5.7 Litre Alloy V8 Automatic |
| Performance marks | 9 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 10 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 10 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 10 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 6 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) |
9.0 / 10
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| Distance when acquired | 30000 kilometres |
| Most recent distance | 40000 kilometres |
| Previous car | HSV VL turbo |
Summary:
Car of your dreams
Faults:
Nothing has gone wrong with this car.
General Comments:
We own a HSV VT R8 Clubsport series 2, leather interior, sunroof, new brakes, s-02 tires ($400 each), HSV additions (pocket knife, flashlight, tyre pressure gage), 250 kw and a New exhaust system.
It runs like a dream and 9/10 people we go past turn around to look at it as we drive past, do you get that in a ford TS50, NO!
Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes
Review Date: 11th February, 2003
This may be true, however judging by many of the comments on this website in regards to the GenIII motor, I would rather own a car that didn't go through as much oil as it does petrol.
I'm a mechanic at a Holden Dealership, and yes there have been lots of problems with the gen3. One of the more current problems is piston slap (gap between the piston and cylinder is to big.) And the gen3s do go through a lot of oil. To fix the problem of piston slap is to rebuild the engine with bigger pistons in it. And I hope the new gen4 is a lot better and has less problems.
I also own a HSV VT2 R8. My car has never used any oil, I change the oil every 5000k's and never have to top it up. I love my R8 and will never part with it. It has just gone over 100,000k's and I've never had to spend any money on it. I obviously got a good one.
Have had a 1999 VT II Clubsport R8 for almost a year now. It's 13 years old and has just a click over 52000 klm's on it, runs perfectly - no piston slap and no oil usage.
Looks like I got a good one!! Or maybe a responsible first owner??
Bought at 46000 klm's and have enjoyed everyday driving since... Replaced air con, gearbox mount, rear shocks... such minor issues!! Everyone complains about the engine in this model - but nothing else?? How good is that!! So if I have an issue, I'll just rebuild the engine with more HP and enjoy a perfectly built Australian sedan!!!