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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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2012 Holden Ute VE II SV6 Thunder White 6 Speed Manual Utility

  • 163161 km
  • Ute
  • Manual
  • 6 cyl 3.6L

NSW registration till 28th June 2024 Family Owned Business Est 1985 Free 3 Year Warranty Log books with Service History Full Car History Available and Clear of All Titles All Cars Mechanically Workshopped PLEASE NOTE WE ARE LOCATED IN 2132, SYDNEY, NSW

$16,990 Excl. Gov. Charges
Croydon, NSW

Dealer used
51 minutes ago

2012 HOLDEN COMMODORE SV6 THUNDER 6 SP AUTOMATIC UTILITY, 2 seats VE I

  • 191200 km
  • Ute
  • Auto
  • 6 cyl 3.6L

2012 sv6 Thunder VE Series 2 Sidi engine 191200kms Regularly serviced Rego just done 12 months - New battery - New clock spring - New head light globes - New ecu - New rear wheel bearings - 2.5 x-force sports catback exhaust - lowered on bags (non adjustable) - Vertini dynasty 20in Rims, black and gold, black lug nuts - Side splitters - Reversing camera - Hard top trey cover - Boss amp and sub - Alpine speaker and tweeter upgrade Also Included: - Zus Dash camera and health monitor - S2 lett

$15,000Negotiable
West Pennant Hills, NSW

3 hours ago

2011 Holden Commodore VE II SV6 Thunder Grey 6 Speed Manual Utility

  • 195580 km
  • Ute
  • Manual
  • 6 cyl 3.6L

HOLDEN COMMODORE VE II SV6 THUNDER GREY UTILITY 3.6L RWD UNLEASH THE THUNDER. THIS SEDAN BOASTS A SLEEK DESIGN. SPACIOUS INTERIOR, LOADED WITH MODERN FEATURES. A COMBINATION OF STYLE AND PERFORMANCE THAT'S READY TO HIT THE ROAD. YOUR TICKET TO A THRILLING DRIVING EXPERIENCE. ALL OUR PRE-OWNED VEHICLES COME COMPLETE WITH AN EXTENSIVE PRE-SALE INSPECTION >>> RWC INCL >>> REGISTRATION >>> ALL TRANSFERS >>> FREE DELIVERY (COND APPLY) >>> WARRANTIE

$19,999 Drive Away^
Wendouree, VIC

Dealer used
22 hours ago

2011 Holden Commodore VE II SV6 Thunder Yellow 6 Speed Automatic Utility

  • 226863 km
  • Ute
  • Auto
  • 6 cyl 3.6L

WELL PRESENTED AND MAINTAINED 2011 HOLDEN VE SV6 UTE THUNDER EDITION IN THE VERY SORT AFTER HAZARD YELLOW DRIVES GREAT SSV 19INCH WHEELS LOWERED SUSPENSION SPORTS EXHAUST SOLD WITH REGO AND RWC BEING THE THUNDER IT HAS ALL THE GOODIES NAVIAGTION IQ TOUCHSCREEN LEATHER SEAT BOLSTERS FE2 SUSPENSION TINTED WINDOWS TUB LINER BLUETOOTH CLIMATE CONTROL BODY KIT SPORTS SUSPENSION DUAL EXHAUST LEATHER STEERING WHEEL POWER WINDOWS CRUISE CONTROL DRIVES & HANDLES VERY WELL MECHANICALLY FAULTLESS THROU

$15,999 Excl. Gov. Charges
Avondale Heights, VIC

Dealer used
30/04/2024

2011 Holden Ute VE II SV6 Thunder White 6 Speed Sports Automatic Utility

  • 186500 km
  • Ute
  • Auto
  • 6 cyl 3.6L

We are a long established independent family owned car dealer only 5 mins west of the city on south road, Use your favourite search engine to lookup sherwood Adelaide and see our stock and read our reviews. All our cars have been workshop tested and are structurally sound. We have extended warranty's available so our customers can not only buy great cars, but can have years of trouble-free motoring. Our professional staff will ensure y

$16,999 Excl. Gov. Charges
Mile End, SA

Dealer used
30/04/2024

2012 Holden Commodore SV6 THUNDER 6 SP MANUAL UTILITY

$15,000Negotiable
West Leederville, WA

25/04/2024

Holden Commodore VE thunder Ute 2012

  • 230000 km
  • Ute
  • Auto
  • 6 cyl 3.6L

VE thunder Ute 2012 auto Good tyres on standard 19s New radiator Always garaged Will come with RWC Rego November Receipts for all work done and services Log book No scammer spam or email request Perfect for a trade ute No swaps or low ballers Thanks

$14,000
Caloundra, QLD

08/04/2024

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.