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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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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

15 hours ago

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

20 hours ago

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

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

26/04/2024

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
25/04/2024

1983 Holden Commodore SL 3 SP AUTOMATIC 4D SEDAN

$52,000
Sydney City, NSW

25/04/2024

May Swap 1984 HOLDEN COMMODORE SL 3 SP AUTOMATIC 4D WAGON X2

  • 244000 km
  • Wagon
  • Auto
  • 6 cyl 3.3L

For sale is my 2X VK commodore wagons The white one is in really good condition for its age with no rust. Its registered and runs and drives great. Bits and pieces needs to be finished Still but only small things. The green one was a parts car but is more or less complete. It runs and drives but needs a resto for the road. There is no rust in the body only tailgate witch is bad but I do have spare tailgates and rear bumpers to go with. may swap for something of interest like a boat or V8

$9,000
Paringa, SA

22/04/2024

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

22/04/2024

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

22/04/2024

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

21/04/2024

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

  • 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

$35,000
Bulla, VIC

19/04/2024

1980 HOLDEN COMMODORE VC 3 SP AUTOMATIC 4D WAGON, 5 seats

  • 0 km
  • Wagon
  • Auto
  • 4 cyl 1.9L

selling as seen in pictures 3speed automatic and not running motor missing parts car is good for its age.have owned it for 30year .do not reply if don’t have money to purchase as only genuine buyers are welcome .

$2,600
Pyalong, VIC

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

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

1983 vh ss xv2 commodore 308

  • 138000 km
  • Sedan
  • Manual
  • 8 cyl 5.0L

Time to sell, yet not in a rush 1983 vh ss, xv2 308 4 speed manual. White Bought the car 5 years ago and has been a labour of love, had sat in storage for 13 years prior to me taking ownership. Since I’ve owned it - Mechanically checked, lines and tank flushed, coolant dropped, flushed, hand cranked and lubed all prior to first start - Carby rebuilt - New rocker cover - New battery 2021 - Repainted professionals 2021 - Interior refreshed 2021 - Window tint removed - Car has 138,000kms (no boo

$65,000Negotiable
Wyong, NSW

03/04/2024

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 $9500...ph or txt only please Low ball offers ignored.........

$9,500Negotiable
Murray Bridge Area, SA

28/03/2024

VC SLE Commodore V8 Sedan 1981

  • 163000 km
  • Sedan
  • Auto
  • 8 cyl 4.1L

1981 VC SLE V8 Commodore Sedan This is the final price before I put it back into storage Excellent restored condition 43 years old Original from Factory, All matching numbers car. No modifications 4.2 Litre 253 V8 Automatic Colour is Flamingo Red with original Velour Buckskin Interior excellent condition. including drivers seat mininal wear on velour. Back seat looks like new. What has been done New paintwork New chrome Exterior Door Trims New window rubbers New Battery Fully reconditioned powe

$39,900
Shailer Park, QLD

26/03/2024

1985 Holden Commodore Vk

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

Original matching block with forged crank and piston, large hydraulic roller cam, yella terra 9 alloy heads, full manual turbo 400 with b and m ratchet shifter, standard diff rebuilt and strengthened with 4:11 gears.factory 8 manual now running 355 automatic stroker. Open to trades

$52,000
Ngunnawal, ACT

25/03/2024

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

1981 HOLDEN COMMODORE VC 4 SP MANUAL 4D SEDAN, 5 seats

  • 100000 km
  • Sedan
  • Manual
  • 6 cyl 3.3L

Two vc commodores project cars make a good one out of two comes with a 3.3ltr engine and manual box heaps of parts sold as a package 3500 ono

$2,700Negotiable
Sorell, TAS

24/03/2024

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.