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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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Top1987 Holden VL commodore turbo 5spd wagon

$16,000Negotiable
Sorell, TAS

18/04/2024

TopHolden Vh camed ls1 auto

$40,000
Elimbah, QLD

17/04/2024

TopTwin turbo LS1 R8 CLUBSPORT - Mod plated

$90,000Negotiable
Launceston, TAS

5 hours ago

1979 Holden Commodore VB SL White 4 Speed Manual Sedan

  • 323455 km
  • Sedan
  • Manual
  • 6 cyl 3.3L

Buy with confidence, With over 15 years of experience in supplying the finest automotive brands throughout Australia. All of our vehicles that are sold registered go through our local mechanic shop and get Road Worthy Certificates prior to being sold. We can also assist with our competitive finance rates as well as take trade ins to save our clients any undue hassle. interstate buyers are welcome and we are happy to assist with freight and vehicle inspections are also very welcome. All the bes

$29,990 Excl. Gov. Charges
Lidcombe, NSW

Dealer used
2 hours ago

Twin turbo LS1 R8 CLUBSPORT - Mod plated

$90,000Negotiable
Launceston, TAS

5 hours ago

VE SSV turbo wagon SWAPS!!

  • 94000 km
  • Wagon
  • Manual
  • 8 cyl 6.0L

RE-LISTED due to a flop paying a deposit without his partners permission Shell is a factory SSV wagon with 94,000 k’s and complete book but was a stat write off!! (can come with 12 months rego inbox or call for info, it’s currently blueslipped ready to go) Engine -Cast iron LY6 imported from the states, brand new rotating assembly including crank, rods, pistons, ACL race bearings and rings. All machining/balancing ring gaps and bearing clearances done by John at CV in Blacktown with all engin

$43,000
Wilberforce, NSW

18 hours ago

2006 HOLDEN COMMODORE THUNDER UTILITY

  • 54750 km
  • Ute
  • Manual
  • 8 cyl 6.0L

For sale 2006 427 prochanged vz thunder Ute.this ute is in vgc for its age and genuine km car has had a of money spend on it you could not build this car for price. Blue plates for supercharger gearbox and exhaust. Shifter has all the lights working neutral lock out.has MCA coil overs all round and big fuel system to suit car makes 720atw on dyno jet. Has heaps of stuff to go with car. This is just a basic run down of the car. I have owned it for 8 years and its time to move it on. will do 6 mo

$34,000Negotiable
Boonah, QLD

18/04/2024

1987 Holden VL commodore turbo 5spd wagon

$16,000Negotiable
Sorell, TAS

18/04/2024

2000 Holden Commodore VT Exexutive Series 2 LS1 6 SPEED

  • 175000 km
  • Sedan
  • Manual
  • 8 cyl 5.7L

2000 Holden commodore series 2 EXECUTIVE. factory LS1 Factory 6 speed Manual Factory Black Engine no internal mods Full exhaust and extractors 3.7 diff gears 15x7 rear turanza 15x6 fronts VCM OTR VZ radiator and Condensor conversion - remove all un necessary pipes the VT cooling system had Recent body paint in factory black with brand new NOS headlights installed Full cut and polish with ceramic coated 175000km on the clock Any other questions please don’t hesitate to contact me

$28,500
Altona, VIC

17/04/2024

2004 Holden Commodore V6 Manual Ute

  • 246900 km
  • Ute
  • Manual
  • 6 cyl 3.8L

2004 VY II V6 3.8L Ecotec Manual Commodore Ute The time has come for me to pass on my beloved cherry to another owner. She’s done me very well but she is indeed getting on. Has some decent body damage, nevertheless, a great grocery getter or work ute. New clutch and flywheel, engine mounts, centre bearing all put in at 234,186km. Have serviced her regularly. Drivers window does not go down, exhaust also has a minor leak but will quite possibly sort before sale. Will come with the hardlid and ha

$4,500Negotiable
Nedlands, WA

17/04/2024

Holden Vh camed ls1 auto

$40,000
Elimbah, QLD

17/04/2024

1986 HOLDEN COMMODORE SL 5 SP MANUAL 4D SEDAN, 5 seats VL

  • 225888 km
  • Sedan
  • Manual
  • 6 cyl 3.0L

Vl turbo Berlina rolling shell, LW5 ,MS1 no motor no box, standard drum rear diff, grey interior missing original front seats, has rust in places rear bar is in boot, had plans I'll never get to it, 5k without caps, $5500 with caps.

$5,500
Brighton, TAS

16/04/2024

1992 HOLDEN COMMODORE 5 SP MANUAL UTILITY, 3 seats VP

  • 250000 km
  • Ute
  • Manual
  • 6 cyl 3.8L

1992 Areo body kit full rebuild 325hph at rear wheels new suspension twin throttle body about 5000 km on new moter

$48,000
Peats Ridge, NSW

15/04/2024

1983 HOLDEN COMMODORE SS 4 SP MANUAL 4D SEDAN, 5 seats VH

  • 592309 km
  • Sedan
  • Manual
  • 8 cyl 5.0L

VH SS Commodore 4/83 model, 4 speed manual, 5lt V 8, Marinello Red, Irmscher mags, recond motor, 4 speed, model number VH8VK69-XV2, looks and goes well, club rego, Vin number CVH040732A

$75,000Negotiable
Clarence Valley, NSW

15/04/2024

1983 VH HOLDEN COMMODORE 202 4 SPEED MANUAL

  • 262532 km
  • Sedan
  • Manual
  • 6 cyl 3.3L

1983 VH HOLDEN COMMODORE (27/12/23 UPDATED KMS 271687k's used as daily driver) -Rego to 01/02/24 -Engine rebuilt at 227'716kms (approx 34'816 since rebuild. Fresh oil/oil filter/fuel filter/spark plugs/fan belt change out. Correct 2nd hand VaraJet carby fitted as electric choke was U/S) -Brakes done (New master cylinder. Front- calipers resealed, new pads and flex lines. Rear- new slave cylinders, shoes and flex lines.) -Supension done (New front/lowered rear Monroe Shock Absorbers - Monro-Mati

$24,500
Windella, NSW

15/04/2024

1988 HOLDEN COMMODORE VL 5 SP MANUAL 4D SEDAN, 5 seats

  • 200000 km
  • Sedan
  • Manual
  • 6 cyl 3.0L

Up for sale is our autocross VL, selling as we are going to AWD, Car runs perfect, manual gearbox and clutch are perfect Car has no damage and could be put back on the road if cage removed and interior fitted, it's a factory manual car that runs perfect, oil, coolant changed after every event, power steering, no air con or heater (heater will have to be fitted for RWC), it has twin thermo fans, push button start, LSD diff, king springs all round, AGI Rollcage (which is Cams approved) I just nee

$10,000Negotiable
Keilor Downs, VIC

15/04/2024

Vr commodore front pumper an headlights

  • 198000 km
  • Sedan
  • Manual
  • 6 cyl 3.8L

Only bumper an headlights left

$500Negotiable
Woombye, QLD

14/04/2024

VK Holden Commodore original with books No Rust No Dents

  • 111181 km
  • Sedan
  • Manual

BODY STRAIGHT NO RUST ORIGINAL 111181Km Paint fade SUIT RESTORER OR COLLECTOR ONE OWNER WITH BOOKS

$30,000
Clare, SA

14/04/2024

VE SS Commodore

  • 164000 km
  • Sedan
  • Manual
  • 8 cyl 6.0L

This has been my pride and joy for the past 11 years. Very reluctant sale. Full log book service history Garaged most its life Tuned with pod filter HD exceedy clutch Truetrac diff with 3.9 gears Full exhaust - pacemaker headers with x force cat back Lowered springs and shocks all round on ultra lows Upgraded speakers with alpine amp and pioneer subs Darkest legal tint Cons A/C needs regas The front switches for the back windows don’t go down

$22,500
Mindarie, WA

14/04/2024

2003 HOLDEN COMMODORE SS 6 SP MANUAL UTILITY

  • 268000 km
  • Ute
  • Manual
  • 8 cyl 5.7L

VY SS V8, 6 speed manual. Mechanically sound. Only looking to sell as I’m downsizing for work. Has 19” rims, aftermarket alpine head unit, genuine red leather interior, tinted windows, sub and amp, lowered with a genuine hard top lid. Car has had a lot of work done to it over the years including things like tail shaft, clutch kit, rear main seal, drivers seatbelt, new battery and so forth Some of the issues it’s got; - no aircon -exhaust needs replacing -leather seats have splits at some se

$12,500Negotiable
Port Willunga, SA

14/04/2024

1986 VL Turbo Calais mock up

  • 252194 km
  • Sedan
  • Manual
  • 6 cyl 3.0L

(No swaps) Up for sale Vl Calais mock up I have owned this car for the last 7 years Completely rebuilt the entire car the list of modifications is a very long one (Body and paint) Car fully resprayed in candy purple inside and out Blacked out window trims and door surrounds Silver bumpers and moulds has Calais bottom moulds installed brand new front bumper rear bumper is original Calais rear rail lights and garnish Calais front nose cone non flip fiberglass Shaved engine bay boxed rails Br

$55,000
Coomera, QLD

13/04/2024

2000 HOLDEN COMMODORE VU 5 SP MANUAL UTILITY, 2 seats

  • 258983 km
  • Ute
  • Manual
  • 6 cyl 3.8L

Pros, Reconditioned 6cyl engine, 5 speed manual. VY SS Rims , new battery. Interior is ok. Body has a few dings but nothing that can’t be fixed . The tailgate is probably the worst but could be panelbeated or replaced. Has original log books. Con’s, This car failed a blue slip due to, Front end,(steering pulls to the right) Previous LPG conversion lines were not removed when it was changed back to petrol. Selling due to having other project as a priority. I didn’t know it had steering issues

$3,000Negotiable
Glenmore Park, NSW

12/04/2024

2010 HOLDEN COMMODORE SV6 6 SP MANUAL 4D SEDAN

  • 145000 km
  • Sedan
  • Manual
  • 6 cyl 3.6L

2010 VE COMMODORE MANUAL Used as my daily driver over the last few years and has never skipped a beat. The car needs some TLC but would be a fantastic daily driver or great first car: Cons: - Few plastics inside a falling off - Steering wheels is peeling - Front driver seat is ripped - 2nd gear synchros are on their way out (drives fine with normal rpms) - Lights on the dash have gone dull (can still see screen) - Hand brake needs adjusting - Head-unit was working but not anymore - No Aircon

$6,000Negotiable
Morisset, NSW

12/04/2024

Factory VH Holden Commodore V8 Manual Car for Restoration

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

Factory VH Holden Commodore V8 Manual Everything in the photos is everything you get. See photos. Body in great condition, straight, very minimal rust Everything is there except for the running gear in which you can customise yourself. Price $15,000 or nearest offer. Call Michael on

$15,000
Taylors Hill, VIC

11/04/2024

2006 HOLDEN COMMODORE S 6 SP MANUAL UTILITY

  • 230000 km
  • Ute
  • Manual
  • 6 cyl 3.6L

Up for sale is my 2006 sv6 ute 6 speed Manual. 234457 kms roughly selling due to having no room for it. it has extractors and a 2.5 inch custom exhaust 18 inch rims with brand new tyres 12 inch subwoofer behind passenger seat 1 month rego minor damage to paint. RWC provided sun damaged paint on the hard lid comes with 4 spare 17 inch alloy wheels with 70% tyres.

$6,000Negotiable
Rasmussen, QLD

11/04/2024

2006 HOLDEN COMMODORE SV6 6 SP MANUAL 4D SEDAN

  • 149000 km
  • Sedan
  • Manual
  • 6 cyl 3.6L

Mechanically in great condition. Turn key and drive. However, there are a few small things: aircon needs regas, paint fade, worn seats, and not the most clean car, as it has been used for transport to work. No rego, requires blue slip, comes as is. Changed sparks and coil pack < 1000km ago. I can arrange non-registered permit if required. Any questions feel free to ask. Comes with subwoofer and tow bar

$6,295
East Ryde, NSW

03/04/2024

PENDING Holden Commodore Ute

  • 250000 km
  • Ute
  • Manual
  • 6 cyl 3.8L

1997 VS Commodore Ute Needs work for RWC Motor runs Manual Transmission Good project car Selling as is $1750

$1,750Negotiable
Edmonton, QLD

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.