1982 Holden Statesman Caprice WB from Australia and New Zealand - Comments

11th Nov 2002, 03:32

"A fantastic highway cruiser"

What things have gone wrong with the car?

I had to get a new fuel pump at 315,000 km.

I needed the hoses and thermostat housing replacing at 318,500 km as the old ones were deteriorated very badly.

Other than that, nothing's ever gone wrong.

General comments?

This car is absolutely fantastic.

The seats are the most comfortable I have ever sat in, and the leg room is very good.

The V8 is powerful, although the 1650kg car is a bit slow off at the lights, but once you're moving, it's great.

This car is fantastic and although it's my first car, I think it will be my last!


18th Feb 2003, 19:53

Your report was exellent I have a WB Statesman Deville and I am only 15 and also wish to keep it for the last car. you were so true while talking about your car, but I was just wondering is there anything I can do to increase the take off speed from the traffic lights.

If so can you please email me and talk to me about improvements to our cars at plugger118@hotmail.com

thank you for you time see you later.


22nd Feb 2004, 06:13

I've dreamed of owning a WB Statesman or Caprice since the first time I was allowed to be a passenger in a friends fathers car.

That was in 1985 or 86 well today I saw a WB deville in a car yard where I live and I've decided to stop putting it off.

I now believe I am ready to own one of Holdens finest examples of automotive work

please email me at zaczed_69@hotmail.com with any info on these cars as I don't know the difference between a deville and a caprice

And what does the series II have that the caprice doesn't or vice versa.


30th Aug 2004, 22:54

I Would like to now, please if anyone has any idea what a WB holden Statesman De-ville Series 2 is worth whole or in parts if so please reply to shorty_02666@hotmail.com.au Thank you ever so much


12th Nov 2006, 22:39

I am looking for a wb statesman caprice tail light can anyone help me.

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