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Holden Commodore Used Car Review

The Holden Commodore emerged in 1978 as the successor to the Kingswood, and the large car became Australia's best-selling model for 15 consecutive years (between 1996 and2011).This is a record that may never be beaten. A mix of six and eight-cylinder engines in sedan, wagon as well as ute body styles formed a comprehensive Commodore range.. The fastest andmost powerful models sat under the HSV sub-brand. The Commodore's status as an Australian-built model ended in late 2017, though the nameplate has been carried over to an imported, German-built Opel/Vauxhall model - much like the very first-generation version of the Commodore.

Pros

Cons

  • Superb ride and handling of VE/VF models (2006-2017)
  • Spacious, well presented cabins
  • Powerful and great-sounding V8 engines
  • Multiple variants make for a great choice
  • Commonality on the road
  • Now imported rather than designed, engineered and built in Australia
  • Newer, 3.0-litre V6 lacked torque
  • No V8s or rear-wheel drive forthe new Commodore launched in 2018
This is general information and should not be relied on as purchasing advice.
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1978 Holden Commodore SL 3 SP AUTOMATIC 4D SEDAN

  • 229000 km
  • Sedan
  • Auto
  • 8 cyl 4.1L

Brock lookalike VB 1978 Holden Commodore Overall Good condition 308 auto – 20,000 km on the engine Roll cage Flares Full Holden dealer team style body kit Simmons wheels Great classic EXTREMELY Hard to find Priced to sell $45k

$45,000
Murwillumbah, NSW

5 hours ago

1980 VC Holden Commodore SL/E 3.3L Auto

  • 256000 km
  • Sedan
  • Auto
  • 6 cyl 3.3L

1980 VC S/LE Holden Commodre 3sp Auto, 3.3l Blue 202. 3rd owner Runs and drives beautifully, never missing a beat. Often runs to Bunbury/Busselton. Always garaged/covered if not driven. Lift of modifications (all professionally installed) below: Webber ADM carb Redline intake 2 1/4 in exhaust running of extractors, with dampener Stage 2 mild crow cam Oversize push rods, after market lifters, saddles etc. Dyno tuned 3 core brass radiator all after market cooling components (thermosta

$25,000Negotiable
Armadale, WA

7 hours ago

HOLDEN COMMODRE VC SL/E FACTORY V8 MATCHING NUMBERS

  • 468885 km
  • Sedan
  • Auto
  • 8 cyl 4.1L

1980 Holden Commodore SLE FACTORY 4.2L V8 253 matching numbers New tyres Overall great condition could do with a respray but I like the original and classical look, interior is immaculate, Factory aircon, And power steering. Odometer: 468885 Located concord 2137

$16,500
Concord, NSW

Yesterday

VB Commodore project car

  • 123456 km
  • Sedan
  • Auto
  • 6 cyl 3.3L

5/79 VB Holden Commodore. 202 “T “ bar Trimatic. Good basis for restoration. Car is located at Marulan NSW

$5,000
Kempsey, NSW

Yesterday

1983 Holden Commodore SL 3 SP AUTOMATIC 4D SEDAN

$52,000
Sydney City, NSW

02/05/2024

Holden Commodore VK SS BROCK GROUP A

  • 2500 km
  • Sedan
  • Auto
  • 6 cyl 3.3L

Complete Ground Up Rebuild 1985 model. Completed and first driven December 2023 after a 2 year build. Engineered and Built well With no money spared. Completed VK Project Has a lot to offer. New LS3 Crate Engine Cammed and Dyno Tuned Making 433 RWHP Turbo 400 Manualised Reverse Pattern ( shift right) 3800 Dominator Stally LSX Fast Manifold Custom Coated Plazmaman Billet Custom Rocker Covers 1.7inch Pacemaker Headers Dual into 1 - Hi Flow 3inch Exhaust System AP Racing Front Calipers 6 Piston

$90,000Negotiable
Glenmore Park, NSW

01/05/2024

1978 Holden Commodore All Others 3 SP AUTOMATIC 4D SEDAN

  • 154000 km
  • Sedan
  • Auto
  • 8 cyl 4.1L

Original VB Commodore 12/78 NSW built car (super rare) 4.2 Auto is in excellent condition for its age. Lowered with HDT Wheels and body kit, it drives and looks great, very collectable and can daily drive. Find a better one for $40K ONO NO SWAPS

$25,000Negotiable
Mount Barker, SA

30/04/2024

1985 HOLDEN COMMODORE VK ROLLER

  • 123456 km
  • Sedan
  • Auto
  • 6 cyl 3.3L

Vk commodore rolling shell -Good starting point for your build -Small amount of rust in boot floor and passenger side dog leg area (will provide clean cut panel for the dog leg) -Comes with manual steering rack, ideal for LS header clearance -Drip rails and front and lower rear screens are in great condition (save thousands on repair sections and labour) Lithgow NSW pick up Price is firm No offers VK BT1 LV2 V7X brock HDT

$4,000
Lithgow, NSW

29/04/2024

1979 Holden Commodore All Others Automatic Sedan

  • 100200 km
  • Sedan
  • Auto
  • 8 cyl 4.1L

A great chance to have part of the Holden history. Original VB Commadore 4.2 auto. Just two owners in its life just think you could be lucky number three. Garaged all of its 44 years. It has just turned the odemeter to its very first 100,000 km. Geniune buyers only as it takes time to bring it out into the sun never the rain.

$45,000
Strathalbyn, SA

28/04/2024

2002 HOLDEN COMMODORE S 4 SP AUTOMATIC 4D SEDAN, 5 seats VXII

  • 300000 km
  • Sedan
  • Auto

L67 factory supercharged V6 and FE2 suspension, runs and drives well, mechanically very good. body is good, car is silver with vinyl wrap. unlicensed although not a lot needed. 4 matching mags one is not on vehicle. interior a little dirty but an easy clean scammers and lowballers will be ignored

$3,500
Eneabba, WA

28/04/2024

1985 HOLDEN COMMODORE VK 3 SP AUTOMATIC 4D SEDAN, 5 seats

$24,500
Ermington, NSW

28/04/2024

Holden early model Commodore sedans

  • 200000 km
  • Sedan
  • Auto
  • 6 cyl 3.3L

forsale vb commodore red 202 auto all original, body in good condition ,on club rego,$9000.vh commodore 202 blue motor auto,all original little bit rust,ready for rego $7500.vl commodore rb30 auto in original condition,in good condition,driveable around yard,$7500.last car is a rolling vh good body,no motor,comes with all my left over parts bumpers panels wheels bits and peices sell as one lot only$4500,barry

$9,000
Renmark, SA

28/04/2024

VH Commodore

  • 0 km
  • Sedan
  • Auto
  • 8 cyl 4.1L

VH Commodore 1982 308 V8 AUTO Sedan New Paint, Beige, no rust, New Black Leather Seats and Door Trim, New Head lining, new carpet, 308 Rebuilt, New rings pistons, Bearings , new crank, new cam shaft and Lifters, 304 Heads, extractors, rebuilt carby, new power steering rack, etc. not finished. Does not need much to finish. Reluctant sale. Just no time to finish. sold as is.

$16,500
Camden South, NSW

27/04/2024

1982 Holden VH Commodore SL Automatic Sedan

  • 137000 km
  • Sedan
  • Auto
  • 6 cyl 3.3L

6 CYLINDER 202 (3300) trimatic, matching numbers original car had for many years ex holden dealer mechanic serviced as required clean car, getting too old to maintain looking for some one to look after it not known or visible rust car had been coated with fish oil and painted underneath many years ago currently under club registration which is not transferable 2nd car as per photos included in price for spares has extensive rust $20,000 with out second car for spares

$22,000
Croydon Park, SA

26/04/2024

1981 HOLDEN COMMODORE SL/E sold pending

  • 179000 km
  • Sedan
  • Auto
  • 8 cyl 4.1L

Vc sle original black and silver just had full respray new bumber bars lots of new parts can't be bothered listing everything no time wasters price firm plates do not come with car vc vh sle Holden has everything to put make not much work needed sold pending

$35,000
Bulla, VIC

19/04/2024

Wanted Holden VH sedan

  • 293000 km
  • Sedan
  • Auto
  • 6 cyl 3.3L

Looking to buy a Holden Commodore VH model in a sedan only Looking for something original and complete that needs some love I’m located in Brighton but will travel Please contact my phone number if you have one your interested in parting with TIA

$10,000Negotiable
Brighton, TAS

16/04/2024

HOLDEN VB COMMODORE 1978

  • 118000 km
  • Sedan
  • Auto
  • 6 cyl 3.3L

VB Commodore 1978, trimatic, 202 motor. Drives well, all original, No rust, excellent condition ph. if you would like more info

$20,000Negotiable
Angle Vale, SA

11/04/2024

1983 HOLDEN COMMODORE SL/X 3 SP AUTOMATIC 4D SEDAN, 5 seats VH

  • 445000 km
  • Sedan
  • Auto
  • 6 cyl 3.3L

Looking at moving on my 1983 VH commodore, was my first car and owned for 9 years. This car has been a country car, pretty fair and reasonable body. LHR door is rusty, other doors are great. Has rust in all usual spots, rear lower quarter panels, rear window/deck panel. Seats were removed and put into storage to save them from getting damaged in the sun. Unfortunately have lost the keys for it and engine does not run, no compression on 2 cylinders, cannot remember which ones. Was planning resto

$6,000Negotiable
Coonabarabran, NSW

11/04/2024

vk commodore with barra turbo

  • 185000 km
  • Sedan
  • Auto
  • 6 cyl 3.3L

Vk commodore unlicensed runs drives has turbo barra bf green top motor been rebuild has upgraded valve springs and oil pump gears vl 3.45 disc brake diff 1000cc injectors decent body and panit not a show car but new tailshaft and exhaust system or mounts from rod shop has a basic tune to get it going 8psi boost goes well no swaps 20k firm not negotiable

$20,000
Lakelands, WA

10/04/2024

1984 HOLDEN COMMODORE VK 3 SP AUTOMATIC 4D SEDAN, 5 seats

  • 206000 km
  • Sedan
  • Auto
  • 8 cyl 5.0L

V8 6 speed Manual For Sale, 1984 Holden VK commodore wagon Injected 5ltr from VT 6 speed T56 box with malwoods conversion Castlemaine rod shop loom Custom tailshaft Tru track 3:73 diff brand new VS V8 k frame Upgraded dick brakes all round New suspension all round New fuel pump set up - aeroflow High volume sump aeroflow High volume injectors Aerflow fuel rail Gilma drive High amp alternator Ally radiator Seats and doors re done No rust May swap for smaller suv $18,000 ono

$18,000Negotiable
St Clair, NSW

08/04/2024

1982 VH SLE HOLDEN COMMODORE AUTO. 5.0 V8 mobi number .

  • 160 km
  • Sedan
  • Auto
  • 8 cyl 5.0L

Very very good condition a lot of extras. Body good condition, interior in good condition, auto 3speed, engine kicks over very well,unregistered since 2015, been in garage under car cover, no time wasters pls, if the price is right even a swap if fair price.

$29,000Negotiable
Greenacre, NSW

04/04/2024

1983 VH HOLDEN COMMODORE

  • 20000 km
  • Sedan
  • Auto
  • 6 cyl 3.3L

Looking to swap for a VF ssv redline sedan series 1 or 2 must be manual also looking for a boosted ve cammed HSV’s maloos e3’s vy/VZ Clubsport anything of interest cash either way vh is a tunnel rammed twin throttle body engineered ls1 vcm 13 cam ls7 lifters upgraded oil pump rebuilt bottom end also has a ls1 gilmer drive kit brand is $2700 decked 241 heads with upgraded valves etc the car makes around 300kw 1000hp turbo 400 manualised tailshaft is built for 1000hp upper trailing arms, dimple

$52,000
Mackay, QLD

04/04/2024

1980 VC COMMODORE

  • 228000 km
  • Sedan
  • Auto
  • 6 cyl 3.3L

1980 VC Commodore Genuine honest car,no accident history. Good body for its age,left quarter has some imperfections see pics,paint work poor on the bonnet. Interior is in good condition,spare door cards and instrument cluster included. Vehicle is on club reg which is not transferable. Drives well. Inspections in hoppers crossing. Genuine enquires only.

$7,500Negotiable
Hoppers Crossing, VIC

03/04/2024

wtb wanted vk vc vh vb commodore

  • 197000 km
  • Sedan
  • Auto
  • 6 cyl 3.3L

wanted old commodore any condition can be a project or original untouched car etc vk vl vc vh mainly have cash ready to buy something message or call me about what you have maybe send some picture through thanks may be interested in vn vp torana ss hsv vs vr ss clubsport gts etc kingswood also thanks

$10,000
Wollongong, NSW

30/03/2024

Overview of the Holden Commodore

Overview of the Holden Commodore

The Holden Commodore emerged in 1978 as the successor to the Kingswood, and the large car became Australia's best-selling model for 15 consecutive years (between 1996 and2011).This is a record that may never be beaten.

A mix of six and eight-cylinder engines in sedan, wagon as well as ute body styles formed a comprehensive Commodore range.. The fastest andmost powerful models sat under the HSV sub-brand.

The Commodore's status as an Australian-built model ended in late 2017, though the nameplate has been carried over to an imported, German-built Opel/Vauxhall model - much like the very first-generation version of the Commodore.

HOLDEN COMMODORE GENERATIONS (SINCE 1997)

1997-2007

2006-2013

2013-2017

2018-present

RUNNING COSTS

Fuel Consumption (VF generation models)

3.0L 6cyl: 8.3-8.6 litres per 100km

3.6L 6cyl: 9.0-9.3 litres per 100km

6.2L V8: 12.6-12.9 litres per 100km

= Highly economical.

= Good economy.

= Average fuel use.

= Heavy consumption.

Servicing

SIMILAR MODELS TO HOLDEN COMMODORE

WHAT TO LOOK OUT FOR: HOLDEN COMMODORE (VF, 2013 ONWARDS)

On V8 versions, start the car from cold and listen for rattles and ticks from the engine. If they're present, you're probably looking at a car with dud lifters.

The V8 can sometimes ooze a little oil from the rear-main seal. Find where the car is normally parked and check the ground for oily spots.

The six-speed automatic gearbox shouldn't clunk into gear or slur its shifts. And look for a dirty big tow-bar that suggests the thing has hauled huge loads at some point.

A lot of fleets bought the base-model Commodore, too, and while they offer cheap motoring, don't buy an ex-fleet car by accident.