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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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1980 HOLDEN COMMODORE L 4 SP MANUAL 4D WAGON, 5 seats VC

  • 500000 km
  • Wagon
  • Manual
  • 8 cyl 4.1L

* Gumtree only has option for a VC 4 Speed (thanks Gumtree!), but it's a VB. * 1980 VB Commodore. 253 quadrajet, 5 speed supra manual. VS SS alloys. Manual Steering. New large diameter 15"/380mm sports steering wheel. Towbar. Sadly, time to move it on. Had it and drove it for over 10 years with the intention of restoring it, but no time to do up. Good canvas for restoration. Motor tired and has lifter noise when first starting, but starts and runs smoothly everytime. Has done for years. Dri

$15,000Negotiable
Reynella, SA

17 hours ago

1996 HOLDEN COMMODORE EXECUTIVE 4 SP AUTOMATIC 4D SEDAN

  • 239690 km
  • Sedan
  • Auto
  • 6 cyl 3.8L

VS COMMODORE EXECUTIVE 1996 4 SP AUTOMATIC 4D SEDAN Holden Commodore VS 1996. Has been serviced regularly. New waterpump, thermostat, heater tap, coolant and accessory belt. Recently serviced transmission. Body has paint fade and some wear and tear consistent with its age but overall is in good condition. Car has been reliable and is no longer used. Headlining sagging and Odo just stopped working. A/C doesn’t work. Car starts, runs and drives. Selling as is without RWC.

$3,000Negotiable
Caroline Springs, VIC

07/05/2024

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

07/05/2024

2003 HOLDEN COMMODORE ACCLAIM 4 SP AUTOMATIC 4D WAGON

  • 298600 km
  • Wagon
  • Auto
  • 6 cyl 3.8L

Paint good, body good, tyres good & drives good. No warning lights on the dash & maybe a regas with the aircon. Will be sold with 3mths rego. Please gumtree message only.

$3,500Negotiable
Lenswood, SA

06/05/2024

1986 HOLDEN COMMODORE EXECUTIVE 3 SP AUTOMATIC 4D SEDAN, 5 seats VL

  • 161020 km
  • Sedan
  • Auto
  • 8 cyl 5.0L

1986 Holden VL Factory v8 Matching numbers Engine needs to be looked at (lost compression in one of the cylinders) Wiring needs to be completed as all wiring has been pulled through to cabin for wireless engine bay. (intentions was to put fuse box in glove box) Great condition for age Complete car just needs to be finished Message me if you want any more information I had it put away for some time and now I need the money Not many left in this condition All reasonable offers considered

$25,000Negotiable
Bunbury, WA

06/05/2024

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

06/05/2024

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

  • 1000 km
  • Wagon
  • Auto
  • 6 cyl 3.3L

Vk commodore wagon, fully rebuilt, bare metal respray with all photos of build, 5lt fuel injected vs engine, flat top pistons, cammed etc, rebuilt and partially manualised 4spd auto, vs lsd v8 diff, completely brand new interior, brand new suspension throughout, all new steering components and rebuilt steering rack. Runs and drives amazing, selling due to house build.

$30,000Negotiable
Baranduda, VIC

06/05/2024

Genuine 1992 VP SS Holden Commodore, Unlicensed

  • 186000 km
  • Sedan
  • Auto
  • 8 cyl 5.0L

Genuine 1992 VP SS Commodore , 5L V8 auto , 186000k , Unlicensed , needs lots of work, Car is straight and was resprayed about 12 years ago by previous owner , shortly after fuel pump failed and car was parked up on the lawn for about 5 years until I bought it . Car has rust in the usual places , around front and back windows and in the boot , I have replaced the bonnet and the boot lid , fuel tank has been flush out and new fuel pump installed , car is now running , transmission needs attentio

$15,000Negotiable
Gosnells, WA

03/05/2024

1987 HOLDEN COMMODORE SL 5 SP MANUAL 4D SEDAN, 5 seats VL

  • 300000 km
  • Sedan
  • Manual
  • 6 cyl 3.0L

vl turbo built for a 500hp daily driver,drift car its a rb30 motor that has bottom and top stage 2 cams forged pistons borred out 40 thow, the head is port and pollished 600cca injectors micro-teac computer e-boost 2 gauge, high mount garrett t-24 turbo with intacooler, waste gate,full 3 inch exhaust from turbo to tip with optional cannon, upsized fuel pump and oil pump fully rebuilt turbo 5 speed with brass butten clutch, upsized drilled and slotted brakes ,rebuilt lsd diff with disk brakes,go

$20,000Negotiable
Warwick, QLD

02/05/2024

1998 Holden Commodore VT SS 195i

  • 274531 km
  • Sedan
  • Auto
  • 8 cyl 5.0L

1998 Holden Commodore VT SS 195i. Its a HBD/HSV enhanced 5lt. Build code"xx3" Factory Sunroof ,Fog Lights, Alarm, Towbar and Hsv motor upgrade 185i to 195i ( Same as series 1 clubsport.) Owened sice 2018, Ive done regular sevices when driven and another oil/ coolant and transmission sevice before it was put away in 2020/21. Also had been done when last registered sparkplugs,leads, alternator kN Air filter, new Dba slotted rottors all round ( 500 km max) , rear shocks and springs. Has had driver

$18,000Negotiable
Salisbury East, SA

02/05/2024

2007 Holden Commodore OMEGA 4 SP AUTOMATIC 4D SEDAN

  • 370000 km
  • Sedan
  • Auto
  • 6 cyl 3.6L

Transmission is gone, engine is good, good for parts, taking offers. Need gone asap as I'm moving house.

$900Negotiable
Mareeba, QLD

28/04/2024

Vh commodore

  • 0 km
  • Wagon
  • Auto
  • 6 cyl 3.3L

Selling my vh as is it has been stripped down to shell but I have all the glass the chrome it was a complete running car I planned on fixing the rust and painting it but no time it comes with a brand new passenger sill for repairs brought from rare spares the interior not to good parts of dash broke on removal no motor or box

$2,500Negotiable
Goodna, QLD

26/04/2024

2006 HOLDEN COMMODORE EXECUTIVE 4 SP AUTOMATIC 4D WAGON

  • 271994 km
  • Wagon
  • Auto
  • 6 cyl 3.6L

2006 VZ Commodore wagon. Incredibly roomy and well-maintained interior and exterior with minor paint chips on door handles. Currently running but the vehicle has an engine idle/timing chain issue that will need to be rectified. Similarly, the airconditioning is not working. The low price of the vehicle reflects the work that will need to be done, but apart from these issues the car is in great condition. Selling as we no longer need the space for three car seats across the back, which this wa

$1,800Negotiable
Keilor Park, VIC

22/04/2024

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

  • 0 km
  • Sedan
  • Auto
  • 8 cyl 5.7L

Vx SS Commodore series 2 selling as a roller witch includes K frame has new hubs all new nylon bushes new wheel bearings alot more parts wiring harness and dash... No diff and transmission and engine no bumpers side skirts no interior body has rust coming out around rear quarters and in seals and strut towers so would be good for a LS1 conversion or if you want to waste the money fix the rust and paint it... *The transmission is for sale seperate 4L60e witch is built and just been pulled dow

$1,000Negotiable
Barham, NSW

18/04/2024

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

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

1996 HOLDEN COMMODORE VS 4 SP AUTOMATIC 4D SEDAN, 5 seats

  • 1 km
  • Sedan
  • Auto
  • 6 cyl 3.8L

Running Vs commodore new exhaust springs brakes tyres and other various items Need small rust repairs done to take over pits lost interest

$2,000Negotiable
Byford, WA

07/04/2024

FOR SALE. HOLDEN VL COMMODORE

  • 243000 km
  • Sedan
  • Auto
  • 6 cyl 3.0L

Holden vl commodore executive up for sale. Pros: New fuel tank and pumps New suspension front and rear. (Rear bushes have not been fitted) New injectors. New plugs and leads New exhaust New wheels and tyres. Cons: Rust on boot lip Runs rough Thrust bearing is noisy. 12k or best offer. Need gone

$11,000Negotiable
North Wonthaggi, VIC

06/04/2024

1997 Holden Commodore VS Executive BT1 - 9C1 Police Pack X Interceptor

  • 212999 km
  • Sedan
  • Auto
  • 6 cyl 3.8L

Late June Series 2 - 1997 Holden Commodore VS Executive 9C1 Police Pack ex Interceptor White duco with grey trim V6 auto Transmission cooler Solid rear axle (non IRS) FE2 15” interceptors on 225/60 Yokohama tyres New fuel filter K&N air filter New NGK spark plugs New boot and bonnet gas struts New Bendix front and rear brake pads Kenwood MP3 player Hayman Reese towbar Sump guard bash plate Starts and drives, has a diff whine Sold as is, can provide RWC and reg for extra Will come with custom pl

$5,000Negotiable
Seabrook, VIC

06/04/2024

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 or parts Selling as is $1700 Text or call for more details

$1,700Negotiable
Edmonton, QLD

30/03/2024

1981 HOLDEN COMMODORE SL 5 SP MANUAL 4D SEDAN, 5 seats VH

  • 1234 km
  • Sedan
  • Manual
  • 6 cyl 2.8L

Regrettable sale genuine Survivor basically original...very little needed to be on road cruising...minimal rust for one of these...well worth a look...offers around $9000...ph or txt only please Low ball offers ignored.........

$9,000Negotiable
Murray Bridge Area, SA

28/03/2024

1981 HOLDEN COMMODORE SL 3 SP AUTOMATIC 4D SEDAN, 5 seats VC

  • 240000 km
  • Sedan
  • Auto
  • 8 cyl 4.1L

vc sl has 5lt block in it project car that I never got around to doing body is very straight and clean open to offers and swaps perfect car for a hdt mock up

$10,000Negotiable
Adelaide CBD, SA

24/03/2024

1992 Holden Commodore

  • 399000 km
  • Sedan
  • Auto
  • 6 cyl 3.8L

1992 Holden Commadore Belina, Automatic, 4 speed, V6. cruise control, electric windows. Needs fuel pump. Paint work down.

$2,000Negotiable
Euroa, VIC

19/12/2022

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.