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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 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

27/04/2024

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

$24,500
Ermington, NSW

28/04/2024

TopVL Turbo

  • 130000 km
  • Sedan
  • Manual
  • 6 cyl 3.0L

Original Factory VL manual turbo for sale Purchased 4 years ago for a project car, have chosen to move it on for another project. Factory manual factory turbo with matching plates. Cars needs a restoration. Not a sale for financial reasons so if car does not sell for the price listed I will happily keep it - please no offers of swaps, please no time wasters. Ryan 30K ONO

$30,000
Keilor Lodge, VIC

29/04/2024

TopHolden Vh camed ls1 auto

$40,000
Elimbah, QLD

Yesterday

Top1983 Holden Commodore SL 3 SP AUTOMATIC 4D SEDAN

$52,000
Sydney City, NSW

2 hours ago

1983 Holden Commodore SL 3 SP AUTOMATIC 4D SEDAN

$52,000
Sydney City, NSW

2 hours ago

VL SL MANUAL 5 speed in excellent condition

  • 197000 km
  • Sedan
  • Manual
  • 6 cyl 3.0L

For sale is my VL SL 5 speed manual in excellent condition. Had no intentions of selling this car and was going to restore it, but now I need to sell it due to other ventures. The exterior is very clean for the age of the car it has abit of blemishes and could do with a spray if you are fussy but it still presents really well for the age of the car. The interior is immaculate condition, one of the cleanest you’ll find as they are hard to come by in this condition nowadays. It’s a 5 speed manua

$20,000
Paradise, SA

5 hours ago

Holden Vh camed ls1 auto

$40,000
Elimbah, QLD

Yesterday

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

29/04/2024

1987 Holden Commodore SL 4 SP AUTOMATIC 4D WAGON

  • 239156 km
  • Wagon
  • Auto
  • 6 cyl 3.0L

SCAMMERS BEWARE!! Ask for my email = Instant Reporting! Get a REAL job! 1987 VL HOLDEN COMMODORE SL WAGON AUTO (not Calais) RB30 3.0L 6CYL. Reluctant sale as my back issues won't allow me to give the car the love it deserves. The car has done 238151km and drives well. Body is straight for it's age. Roof, bonnet and front guards were re-sprayed around 5 yrs ago due to clear coat failure. The rest is original. Calais interior with electric drivers window. Switch panel and wiring for the other 3

$15,000
Alexandra, VIC

29/04/2024

VL Turbo

  • 130000 km
  • Sedan
  • Manual
  • 6 cyl 3.0L

Original Factory VL manual turbo for sale Purchased 4 years ago for a project car, have chosen to move it on for another project. Factory manual factory turbo with matching plates. Cars needs a restoration. Not a sale for financial reasons so if car does not sell for the price listed I will happily keep it - please no offers of swaps, please no time wasters. Ryan 30K ONO

$30,000
Keilor Lodge, VIC

29/04/2024

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

29/04/2024

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

29/04/2024

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

$24,500
Ermington, NSW

28/04/2024

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

28/04/2024

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

27/04/2024

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

27/04/2024

Vh sl wagon

  • 211500 km
  • Wagon
  • Manual
  • 6 cyl 2.8L

All original vh sl wagon 173 straight 6 4 speed manual Good interior Genuine hsv sv5000 rims Good tyres Has small amount of rust but bonnet needs replacing Selling as surplus to my needs and need to make room for other vehicles

$4,500
Allendale East, SA

27/04/2024

1982 Holden VH Commodore SL Automatic Sedan

  • 137000 km
  • Sedan
  • Auto
  • 6 cyl 3.3L

6 CYLINDER 202 (3300) trimatic, matching numbers original car had for many years ex holden dealer mechanic serviced as required clean car, getting too old to maintain looking for some one to look after it not known or visible rust car had been coated with fish oil and painted underneath many years ago currently under club registration which is not transferable 2nd car as per photos included in price for spares has extensive rust $20,000 with out second car for spares

$22,000
Croydon Park, SA

26/04/2024

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

25/04/2024

VL Commodore - Manual

  • 332163 km
  • Wagon
  • Manual
  • 6 cyl 3.0L

Not registeted. Runs and drives but does need servicing - needs battery. Manual. Kept undercover. Only damage on drivers side rear door and quarter (as shown). Minor damage on driver seat on the usual spot. Has rear bar and other trim pieces, just not on the car. No visible rust. Perfect and easy start for restoration. Open to negotiation. No time wasters No Swaps.

$14,000Negotiable
Goulburn, NSW

22/04/2024

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

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

HOLDEN VB COMMODORE 1978

  • 118000 km
  • Sedan
  • Auto
  • 6 cyl 3.3L

VB Commodore 1978, trimatic, 202 motor. Drives well, all original, No rust, excellent condition ph. if you would like more info

$20,000Negotiable
Angle Vale, SA

11/04/2024

wtb wanted vk vc vh vb commodore

  • 197000 km
  • Sedan
  • Auto
  • 6 cyl 3.3L

wanted old commodore any condition can be a project or original untouched car etc vk vl vc vh mainly have cash ready to buy something message or call me about what you have maybe send some picture through thanks may be interested in vn vp torana ss hsv vs vr ss clubsport gts etc kingswood also thanks

$10,000
Wollongong, NSW

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

VH Commodore

  • 207000 km
  • Sedan
  • Manual
  • 8 cyl 4.1L

1983 VH 4 Speed Manuel Original motor 8 months Rego New shocks and new wiring Not a show car

$19,000
Campbelltown, NSW

27/03/2024

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

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.