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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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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

16 hours ago

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
17 hours ago

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

21 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
Yesterday

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
10/05/2024

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
10/05/2024

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

09/05/2024

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
09/05/2024

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

09/05/2024

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

09/05/2024

1983 Holden Commodore SL 3 SP AUTOMATIC 4D SEDAN

$52,000
Sydney City, NSW

08/05/2024

Holden Vh camed ls1 auto

$40,000
Elimbah, QLD

08/05/2024

1981 Holden Commodore VH SL Yellow Manual Sedan

  • 147315 km
  • Other
  • Manual
  • 6

1981 HOLDEN COMMORDORE VH, SL SEDAN - Very Original and Tidy / Factory 4 Speed Manual / Logbooks with Service History / Just Serviced / Matching number car / Immaculate Interior / Lots of money spent on New parts / Sunvisor / Lowered / 18 Inch Interceptors with Chrome wheel Trims & Caps / New Tyres with Fresh White walls / Plus so much more New shocks & Lowered King Springs ( can be brought back to original height) / Brand New 18 Inch Interceptors with Chrome wheel Trims & Caps (Has 5 origina

$32,999 Excl. Gov. Charges
Deagon, QLD

Dealer used
07/05/2024

1986 Holden Commodore SL wagon

  • 260000 km
  • Wagon
  • Auto
  • 6 cyl 3.0L

Commodore SL wagon origional working radio calais mags some rust in left guard,some spares

$14,500
Metung, VIC

07/05/2024

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 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

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

06/05/2024

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

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.

$30,000Negotiable
Baranduda, VIC

06/05/2024

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

$24,500
Ermington, NSW

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

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

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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.