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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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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
4 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

14 hours ago

1986 Holden Commodore VL SL White 5 Speed Manual Sedan

  • 237564 km
  • Sedan
  • Manual
  • 6 cyl 3.0L

Hi There and Thank you for your Interest, Please Read these Comments carefully to help you Find your Answer. For Sale - 1986 Holden Commodore VL SL Turbo Features: - Forged Pistons - Billet Oil Pump Gears - Rebuilt Head - Camtech Camshaft - Rollmaster Cam Gear - Genuine Replacement Valves - Rebuilt Lifters - Cometic Headgasket with Head Sutds - Hi Mount Manifold - Proboost T04Z .82 Garret Rear Housing - 1600 CC Injectors - Pierburg Lift Pump to Duel Bosch 044 Pumped Surge Tank - EMS Stinger

$38,880 Excl. Gov. Charges
Chipping Norton, NSW

Dealer used
20 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

$37,950 Excl. Gov. Charges
Rydalmere, NSW

Dealer used
22 hours ago

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
30/04/2024

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

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 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 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

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

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

1981 Holden Commodore SL 3 SP AUTOMATIC 4D SEDAN

  • 191000 km
  • Sedan
  • Auto
  • 6 cyl 3.3L

For Sale 1981 VC Commodore with a blue 202 motor with 191,xxx km 3 speed auto in excellent running condition has just a full service and check over no leaks, suspension has been checked over new rims and tyres interior is in great condition for its age comes with 3 months SA registration Located Renmark $26,500

$26,500
Renmark, SA

20/03/2024

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

  • 13109 km
  • Sedan
  • Manual
  • 6 cyl 3.0L

Holden vl commodore original 5 speed original rb30 matching number car that has not been molested. drives excellent $38,000 ono if interested organise an inspection

$38,000Negotiable
Kurri Kurri, NSW

18/03/2024

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.