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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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Top1978 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

Yesterday

TopHolden Vh camed ls1 auto

$40,000
Elimbah, QLD

9 hours ago

Top1983 Holden Commodore SL 3 SP AUTOMATIC 4D SEDAN

$52,000
Sydney City, NSW

6 hours ago

Top1985 HOLDEN COMMODORE VK 3 SP AUTOMATIC 4D SEDAN, 5 seats

$24,500
Ermington, NSW

05/05/2024

Top1980 Holden Commodore VC WAGON - 253 V8/4 Speed Manual/Disc Brakes/LSD

  • 242500 km
  • Wagon
  • Manual
  • 8 cyl 4.1L

An astute investment in a piece of Australian motoring history combined with a life bucket list adventure with great mates ticked off. It’s the perfect combination….. • Currently set-up as a proven, safe & exciting Variety Bash Car for charity rally. o Sounds awesome, and cruises even better. It’s the best trip & adventure ever with your mates! • Matching number 253 V8, 4 Speed Manual with Disc Brakes all round & LSD. o Rare collectable according to Unique Car Mag – Refer Article in pictures

$28,500Negotiable
Kellyville, NSW

02/05/2024

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

6 hours ago

1983 Holden Commodore SL 3 SP AUTOMATIC 4D SEDAN

$52,000
Sydney City, NSW

6 hours ago

Holden Vh camed ls1 auto

$40,000
Elimbah, QLD

9 hours ago

1983 Holden Commodore VH SS Red 4 Speed Manual Sedan

  • 223055 km
  • Sedan
  • Manual
  • 8 cyl 4.1L

People literally snap necks over this car... Include Details... Not a matching numbers car * 308 stroked to a 355 motor * Sounds more evil than it looks * 19 inch brand new imerscher rims * Custom bonnet scoop * Custom wing (original provided from HDT) * Very clean and tidy interior * Respray few years back but paint in good condition * 5 speed gearbox We also accept trade ins, So bring down your pride and joy and we can price it on the spot! With easy onsite finance pre approvals avail

$77,990 Excl. Gov. Charges
Wangara, WA

Dealer used
12 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
17 hours ago

1984 Holden Commodore VK SL Orange 3 Speed Automatic Sedan

  • 230000 km
  • Sedan
  • Auto
  • 8 cyl 5.0L

** Since 1994 our family business has been specialising in prestige European car sales from our indoor warehouse in Sydney ** ** WINNER of the 2020 Local Business awards for Outstanding Automotive Services** - incredible Orange 1984 Holden VK Commodore "SL" 4.9 litre V8 "Black Block Motor" - automatic (manual shifting) - bonnet scoop - Simmons gold alloys - power steering - recent Club Rego but will come with Blue Slip and fresh NSW rego/plates - drives very well - timber steering whee

$36,950 Excl. Gov. Charges
Rydalmere, NSW

Dealer used
18 hours ago

Vh wagon good project car or cruiser

  • 84000 km
  • Wagon
  • Auto
  • 6 cyl 3.3L

Vh wagon , runs and drives rego non transferable, need s some work back brakes are nt connected atm , bolt on tbe bonnet hinge has snapped , would make a great project car Msg my phone number as the app keeps playing up

$4,500
Hazelbrook, NSW

19 hours ago

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

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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

06/05/2024

1982 Holden Commodore VH SL Blue 3 Speed Automatic Sedan

  • 297314 km
  • Sedan
  • Auto
  • 8 cyl 4.1L

1982 Holden Commodore VH LS Turbo - Making 600whp @ 9 PSI - Freshly Built LS1 - Upgraded Rods & Rod Bolts - Rings Gapped to Suit Boost - Dual Row Timing Chain - Freshened up Heads - Custom Cam - Single Pipe Custom V Band Stainless Exhaust - Sheet Metal Inlet & Dummy Rocker Cover - Ball Bearing Pulsa Turbo - E-Boost 2 Boost Controller - Turbo 400 Rated for 1000HP - Full Manual Valve Body - Full Spool Diff - 31 Spline Axles - Viking Coil-overs - Upper Adjustable Arms - Sheet Metal Mini Tubbed

$69,990 Excl. Gov. Charges
Carss Park, NSW

Dealer used
06/05/2024

1982 Holden Commodore SL 3 SP AUTOMATIC 4D SEDAN

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

VHHolden 304 VT Block Flat top pistons Full rebuild Crow Cam, No. 41433 Upgrade springs/retainers to suit Mild Head work Roller Rockers ICE electronic ignition Holley 670CFM Street Avenger Carby Edelbrock Air-Gap Performer Manifold Pacemaker Headers 3 Speed Trimatic Rebuilt 09/2017 New clutches, gaskets, seals. Heavy duty Torque Converter New parts not installed. New B&m quick shifter with drop box 2x set of wheels. 1x Cragar 15x8 and 1x weld 15x4 rims Just been freshly polished No Rego, in

$32,000
Perth, 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

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

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.

$35,000Negotiable
Baranduda, VIC

06/05/2024

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

05/05/2024

1985 Holden Commodore VK SL White 4 Speed Manual Sedan

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

1985 Holden Commodore VK - Big Banger Tribute - Tribute of the 05 Brock/Perkins Bathurst Winning Car - Big Banger Body Kit & Stickers - Factory L31 / M21 Car - LS3 Engine - Modified Heads - Custom Cam - 750 Double Pumper Holley Carb - 6 Speed Tremec Transmission - 9 Inch Diff - 3.7 Gears - Tru-Track Centre - 31 Spline Diff - Commodore Cup Car Brakes - Cobra Pro-Fit Seats - RPM Harness - Less than 10 hours of Track Time - Previously Driven by Phil Brock at Bathurst - We are Located 15 Minutes

$69,990 Excl. Gov. Charges
Carss Park, NSW

Dealer used
05/05/2024

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

$24,500
Ermington, NSW

05/05/2024

Vb vc hdt replica/tribute

  • 1234567 km
  • Sedan
  • Manual
  • 8 cyl 5.0L

Vb/Vc tribute injected 5ltr , mild cam, t5 gearbox, 160rwkw ,9inch diff with 31 spline billet axles, 3:9 gears and trutrac, Vt disc brakes all round, 3 piece genuine Simmons, power steering, integrated steel welded roll cage from front to boot , body is straight and seems are all inline, only down side is a little rust on boot spoiler, it's not a show car but a nice clean cruiser, gets a lot of attention

$45,000Negotiable
Macgregor, ACT

05/05/2024

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

05/05/2024

HOLDEN COMMODORE VB fresh253 x2 cars

  • 299000 km
  • Wagon
  • Auto
  • 8 cyl 4.1L

VB wagon new 253 030over. Zero decked Crow cams 35666-8 (hotrod grind) nice idle but doesnt stall when going into gear 350 holley. Inlet manifold had been machined to suit holley throat size. Stainless headers Later VR commodore sump Rebuilt trimatic. Both motor and box have about 2hrs run time. New front sl springs and shocks rebuilt brakes 2sets of sle rims, in the middle of fixing these up, will have at least 2 new tyres Second vc wagon included. 202 auto, very rusty but complete. Feel free

$10,000
Killabakh, NSW

04/05/2024

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

04/05/2024

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

04/05/2024

HOLDEN COMMODRE VC SL/E FACTORY V8 MATCHING NUMBERS

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

CAR IS AT GRAYS AUCTION- AUCTION IS HELD WITHIN THE WEEK Year - 1980 Make - Holden Number plate - N/A Odometer - 466885 Colour - Red Price -$16 500 Fuel type - petrol Located concord 2137

$15,000
Concord, NSW

03/05/2024

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

03/05/2024

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.