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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

13 hours ago

Top2007 HOLDEN COMMODORE SS 6 SP MANUAL 4D SEDAN

  • 99400 km
  • Sedan
  • Manual
  • 8 cyl 6.0L

Good condition low km example. Completely stock standard apart from the head unit and surround. Long rego, cold a/c. New battery, located Bathurst NSW $29000. NO Joyrides. Call or txt for more info or to see the car.

$29,000
Bathurst, NSW

04/05/2024

Top2012 HOLDEN COMMODORE SV6 6 SP AUTOMATIC UTE

  • 270000 km
  • Ute
  • Auto
  • 6 cyl 3.6L

Good Condition 6 Months Rego Road Worthy Full Service History Tinted Windows Air Conditioning new Hard Top Tow Bar

$10,500Negotiable
Birkdale, QLD

20 hours ago

Top2014 Holden Commodore SV6 6 SP AUTOMATIC 4D SEDAN

  • 101417 km
  • Sedan
  • Auto
  • 6 cyl 3.6L

PERFECT CAR FOR A FIRST-CAR BUYER OR FAMILY!! LOW K's FOR AGE!!! It has a whopping 210kW, 350Nm, 3.6 liter V6 SIDI engine with fantastic fuel consumption on the open road. (7.6l/100km) I'm selling my much loved SV6 due to upgrading to a 4WD to explore coasts and forests. This car is registered until October this year and comes with a full-service history, it has lovingly been looked after by Motorama Holden, and Zupps Aspley! FEATURES YOU WOULD LOVE IN YOUR FIRST CAR: This Holden Commodore 201

$20,500Negotiable
Nudgee, QLD

03/05/2024

Top2009 HOLDEN COMMODORE SV6 5 SP AUTOMATIC 4D SPORTWAGON

  • 61382 km
  • Wagon
  • Auto
  • 6 cyl 3.6L

One owner, low kilometres, in very good order.

$18,500
Wagga Wagga, NSW

04/05/2024

Top2015 HOLDEN COMMODORE SV6 6 SP AUTOMATIC 4D SPORTWAGON

  • 141000 km
  • Wagon
  • Auto
  • 6 cyl 3.6L

Holden Commodore 2014 (MY15) VF Series II SV6 Wagon for Sale. Price is negotiable. *NOTE* Recently Serviced - Mechanics have said the car is good to go! Exterior: - Scratches on Side Rear Passenger Door area - Dent on Passenger Door - Scratches on base of Front Interior: - Scratches/Tear to Leather on Driver Side - Driver side Car Floor Mat damaged Other notes: - Replaced MyLink Infotainment with Pioneer DMH-ZF9350BT - Wireless or Wired Android Auto - Wireless or Wired Apple Car Play - I

$17,000Negotiable
Rydalmere, NSW

06/05/2024

1989 VN HSV #441 Holden 4 SP AUTOMATIC 4D SEDAN

  • 273000 km
  • Sedan
  • Auto
  • 8 cyl 5.0L

1989 VN HSV SV120 build number 441. Matching numbers Very rare car, only 200 built numbers were picked randomly. Overall condition is good for age, present very well, not a show car. Have the original build sheet. Factory electric windows all working Factory electric sunroof working Factory leather seats Electric aerial Factory Air Conditioning Clubsport dash, Steering wheel, air box, etc. all factory. Pictured make part of the description. NSW club registration, none transferable Will be sold

$33,000
Wyongah, NSW

6 hours ago

SS HOLDEN COMMODORE UTE MANUAL

  • 160000 km
  • Ute
  • Manual
  • 8 cyl 6.0L

!!!JUST ARRIVED!!! Check out this beauty What a combination Get yours hands on a great example v8 Ute Poison IVY colour rare especially in series 2 6 speed manual 160kms 20” deep dish Wheels Exhaust Mafless tune OTR Extractors Hard top Fog lights Towbar Dual zone climate control Professionally Rolled guards Sounds excellent can send short video Reverse camera Multi function steering wheel Service records Same owner past 8 years X6 months registration Remote start Tinted w

$28,990
Exeter, TAS

6 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

13 hours ago

2012 HOLDEN COMMODORE SV6 6 SP AUTOMATIC UTE

  • 270000 km
  • Ute
  • Auto
  • 6 cyl 3.6L

Good Condition 6 Months Rego Road Worthy Full Service History Tinted Windows Air Conditioning new Hard Top Tow Bar

$10,500Negotiable
Birkdale, QLD

20 hours ago

2005 HOLDEN COMMODORE EXECUTIVE 4 SP AUTOMATIC 4D SEDAN

  • 140500 km
  • Sedan
  • Auto
  • 6 cyl 3.6L

the commodore has been a great family car for us and still is but we are very fortunate to be able to upgrade. I am the second owner to the gal, first owners were a lovely old couple that bought new from eagers Holden. I've done my best to keep it in good condition but the kids have sure left there mark on it, a few minor exterior paint chips and scratches, bumper rash and a small dint on the bonnet. In great commodore fashion the roof linning has began to sag, front chair pockets have been rep

$5,500
Brisbane Region, QLD

06/05/2024

2015 HOLDEN COMMODORE SV6 6 SP AUTOMATIC 4D SPORTWAGON

  • 141000 km
  • Wagon
  • Auto
  • 6 cyl 3.6L

Holden Commodore 2014 (MY15) VF Series II SV6 Wagon for Sale. Price is negotiable. *NOTE* Recently Serviced - Mechanics have said the car is good to go! Exterior: - Scratches on Side Rear Passenger Door area - Dent on Passenger Door - Scratches on base of Front Interior: - Scratches/Tear to Leather on Driver Side - Driver side Car Floor Mat damaged Other notes: - Replaced MyLink Infotainment with Pioneer DMH-ZF9350BT - Wireless or Wired Android Auto - Wireless or Wired Apple Car Play - I

$17,000Negotiable
Rydalmere, NSW

06/05/2024

2009 HOLDEN COMMODORE SV6 5 SP AUTOMATIC 4D SPORTWAGON

  • 61382 km
  • Wagon
  • Auto
  • 6 cyl 3.6L

One owner, low kilometres, in very good order.

$18,500
Wagga Wagga, NSW

04/05/2024

2007 HOLDEN COMMODORE SS 6 SP MANUAL 4D SEDAN

  • 99400 km
  • Sedan
  • Manual
  • 8 cyl 6.0L

Good condition low km example. Completely stock standard apart from the head unit and surround. Long rego, cold a/c. New battery, located Bathurst NSW $29000. NO Joyrides. Call or txt for more info or to see the car.

$29,000
Bathurst, NSW

04/05/2024

2014 Holden Commodore SV6 6 SP AUTOMATIC 4D SEDAN

  • 101417 km
  • Sedan
  • Auto
  • 6 cyl 3.6L

PERFECT CAR FOR A FIRST-CAR BUYER OR FAMILY!! LOW K's FOR AGE!!! It has a whopping 210kW, 350Nm, 3.6 liter V6 SIDI engine with fantastic fuel consumption on the open road. (7.6l/100km) I'm selling my much loved SV6 due to upgrading to a 4WD to explore coasts and forests. This car is registered until October this year and comes with a full-service history, it has lovingly been looked after by Motorama Holden, and Zupps Aspley! FEATURES YOU WOULD LOVE IN YOUR FIRST CAR: This Holden Commodore 201

$20,500Negotiable
Nudgee, QLD

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.