NatSydney
- 5 reviews
space space and more space!!!
Great car that drives well, interior looks great and is easy to clean. the only let down for this car is the running costs. this car uses alot of petrol when being used for everyday driving. There is also lots of problems with the timing chain, mine needed to be replaced before 60,000 km and this is a common problem with this car. there is plenty of details of the fault online.
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consumer111Greater Melbourne (Metropolitan), VIC
- 9 reviews
Rock solid vx commodore berlina wagon
Very happy withe vx.. fuel economy sits between 9.7 and 11.9 depending on driving type.. it has a bunch of common faults that are annoying but do not affect the operation of the vehicle. the small dash light that luminates the climate control burns out and the sensor for the air bag dash warning light is commonly faulty causing it to beep and blink. I got the car at 90k kms and its now at 230k and going beautifully. . no major mechanical bills aside from normal maintenance. roomy, powerful and economical for its size the car feels like it will ...Read more
go for a long time to come. I have the black berlina station wagon which has all the electrics and extras. the car has the space for camping inside and transporting our large dogs.. roof racks for canoes or whatever and a tow bar with great towing power. the only mods I would recommend would be tinted windows for comfort a reversing camera as it can be tricky in car parks and a stereo if u are picky.. highly recommend and would buy again. Reliable, powerful, roomy, great to drive. Can be expensive on gas, small common faults with model, can be hard park
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VES2Sydney, NSW
- 3 reviews
Amazing!
I pre-ordered my Holden Berlina VE Series 2 when it was first announced. The Berlina was my first Holden I've ever purchased. After 3 years I must say buying a Holden was one of the best decisions I have ever made. The car has great power (190KW) and the fuel efficiency is exceptional for a V6 (9.1/100km). The Berlina is quick of the mark and always has that extra bit of power when you need it. I will be purchasing my second Holden very soon after such a great experience with my first one. My advice to anyone looking for a new car would to be d...Read more
efinitely give Holden a shot it will most likely be one of the best decisions you make! Reliable, spacious, fuel efficient, stylish, powerful, features. Car was shaking a bit at when on idle when I first got the car. But this was fixed after the second service.Similar opinion? Write a review on ieatwords.com.au!
GreyGuru
- 31 reviews
Nice solid feel
I purchased a used 2010 Berlina Automatic S/W (50000km) about two months ago, and have now driven it extensively on both city and country roads. Overall, I'm very happy with it. It rides particularly well on rougher country roads, and I would assume that this is due to the traction control. On city roads some might regard the ride as a little too firm. The seating is very roomy and comfortable, and with the range of adjustment, well suited to a taller person (as distinct to many Asian cars). There's also plenty of room in the back seat, and in ...Read more
the cargo area. Given the size of the vehicle, the fuel economy has been quite reasonable (9.6km/100 km), and the largish fuel tank is a bonus on longer trips. One pleasant surprise was the cost of insurance. It turned out to be slightly cheaper to insure this vehicle than a 2006 Corolla. It also looks like servicing costs will be relatively low, and at longer intervals i.e. 15000 km. Obviously I can't comment on overall reliability as yet. It could be a matter of taste, but I did find that the automatic transmission was too quick to change gears especially when cruising on country highways. By that I mean that the slightest pressure on the accelerator caused it to drop down a gear when this was not really necessary. Overall, quite good. Roomier than it looks, excellent on country roads, good radio/cd player and climate control, low associated costs Noisier and perhaps firmer ride than other similar vehicles, drivers side pillar can obstruct vision, tendency to drop down a gear too readily when cruisingSimilar opinion? Write a review on ieatwords.com.au!
BlondBrisbane
- 15 reviews
- 11 likes
Great car, well featured, Aussie made!!!
Love my Holden's they have always been good cars. I like all the gadgets and it has heaps. It uses more fuel than my old one at 10.5 lt to the hundred. The tyres are poor quality and don't hold on. It slides down my driveway when i stop part way up and it's not a steep driveway. But this is only a minor issue as I will replace the tyres when it's down enough Km's to justify it.
well made Aussie car.
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rev1ewer1Australia
- 9 reviews
Good
This car seats five adults well. It's comfy on medium-long trips. The anchor points in the rear suit all my grandkids seats and capsules quickly.
Has the most wanted luxury and safety features in a big Aussie six/eight. Roomy. Caters well for the high and mighty driver (read TALL and OBESE). Airbags. Superb cruise control. Adjustable height seat-belts. Traction control. ABS brakes. POWER/ECONOMY option on auto gearbox. Steering wheel controls for stereo CD/radio.
MP3 player not yet available as with Toyota's fleet of Camrys, Aurions and Corollas. (Should be a GMH priority ASAP). Hungry on petrol if not driven smoothly. 11.5L/100km around town and and 8.3L/100km on the F3 freeway
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Michelle03Melbourne
2011 VE Series II Berlina Holden Commodore
Purchased a near new 2011 VE Series II Berlina Holden Commodore Dual Fuel under 11,000ks for just over $30,000. Only had the car now for 6 months, experiencing intermittent starting problems. Taken back to 2 different Holden Dealerships located in Sth Eastern suburbs 6 times, still not fixed, won't replace any parts unless they can prove to Holden part is faulty. Taken car back for 7th time, my god the loan car...., break light failure message on display, no heater and the overheating warning message..., no water in radiator! Had to wait on side of road for a replacement loan car.
Looked nice
Intermitent Starting Problems
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Hi ive had nothing but problems with my Holden Sv6 series 2 its been back to holden 9 times now, i took it back to holden for missfiring 3 times they said they fixed the part and didnt then third time... Read more
they slapped me with a $6000 bill and said it was coontaminated fuel and they would release my car to me till i paid it, its ridiculous and now after i got it back a week ago its playing up and having the same symptoms, now looking into legal actionSimilar opinion? Write a review on ieatwords.com.au!
Hats_OffGreater Melbourne (Outer), VIC
- 24 reviews
- 7 likes
Good
This review is of a VZ Berlina that I owned up until April of this year. Unfortunately it was written off in the middle of a round-a-bout by another driver who wasn't paying attention. Up until that point in time it was the best car I ever owned. It's comfortable to sit in, pampers you nicely with a host of features and sports some impressive styling. Truly a great vehicle that I like even more than the newer VE range.
Wonderful to drive. Quick, responsive and corners without a fuss. Great for city driving and even better on long trips. Fantastic bang for buck.
Honestly can't think of any.
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CNE800Brisbane
- 8 reviews
Solid family vehical
Has not missed a beat, excellent to drive with power to get you out of trouble and stopping ability if you do get into trouble. Our car is now 4 years old 110Km but still feels tight and all internal surfaces do not show any signs of wear. Tyre wear is good (80K for first set) and other mechanical parts not showing any signs of problems. Fuel consumption is OK 8-9 l/100km (My driving is mostly city). Driving the car is enjoyable, I have owned 23 cars so far and this would be the most enjoyable
Now for the problems
When driving you have major...Read more
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NerdcriticAU
- 5 reviews
- 3 likes
Very pleased with this car
Very pleased with this car. Solid performance, feel safe and stable on the road. Able to pass other motorists with ease. Plenty of storage space and seating room for everyone. Stereo is adequate. Dash is well laid out. Fuel consumption is economicable on the open road, thirsty in the city traffic. Good line of viewing of road ahead and rearview due to location of mirrors and large rear windows. It is a large car, so people used to driving cramped, smaller cars may find it daunting to drive initially. When I first bought it, I noticed that it is very nice to maneuver in car parks (for its size).
Reliable vehicle
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Economicable?
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magnaowner
- 3 reviews
Good
While we didn't own it from new, it was a great car to drive (except from the 'clunking'). Very comfortable during long trips and had HEAPS of room for rear seats installed to convert it to a 7 seater and house a pram AND luggage for a holiday! Climate control was heaven!! We only had to spend money on general maintenance, all other problems were covered by warrenty. The Alloytech sounded a little wheasy, but always delivered the goods. I only wish I could have purchased the v8 version.
very comfortable to drive and economical as well. 10.5l/10...Read more
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Excellent
Gr8 reliable car, good mileage, comfortable, nice looking,
have had a few repairs in the 1yr weve had it, but nothing major & parts are pretty easy 2 come buy..would recommend 2 ANYONE! very sad that we have outgrown ours :(
Nice smooth sleek design, love the trip computer,& all the other gr8 extra's.
Very comfortable & reliable
NOTHING! butwouldvé liked 2 put extra seats in back(because i LOVE this car so much) but very costly as need 2 be custom made due 2 the new rounded design.. & once that happnd there wouldv been no room for anything else in boot once seats were in use :(
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page06
- 6 reviews
Good
I am very happy with the car. Nice to drive, it gives that feeling of a better class of car. It is good to know that you have the extra safety feature. The look gives that sports & class finish. It also has the extras of roof racks, fog lights, leather steering wheel, sports dash, climate control.
Very nice to drive. The inside is finished of very well.
I find that the price is hight for the what you get.
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Questions & Answers
shane hasked
i got a 1996 vs belina 3.8 v6 do they have 3 dizzy capsin the front of motor or has it been repowered
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Bobasked
Hi. I have whistle or rattle sound when my car is first started then eventually fades away . What would this be? thanks. My car is a 07 berlina commodore
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A rattling sound on start up (when cold) could be beginning signs of a timing chain issue. Stay on top of oil changes & only use full synth recommended oil SAE 5W/30. (full synth doesn't break down as quick & performs better under high temp) Sludge will build up from lack of servicing/ not doing regular oil changes/ using wrong oil & causes many of alloytec's issues, so 3 most important things to keep on top of, 1 oil changes 2 oil changes 3 oil changes
susie blandasked
so to do basic services on your car yourself how hard is it ? and where the hell is the oil filter?
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Oil, oil filter, air filter are fairly straightforward. Oil filter on right of engine in front of dipstick (as you look at it). Remove engine cover (it unclips upwards with gentle pressure) to access it. To access sump plug remove underneath dirt cover (about 7 or 8 hex head screws), and sump plug is almost directly below oil filter. Oil and oil filter every 15000km, and I also put a container of injector cleaner in the fuel tank. 190000 trouble free km (mainly country) so far. Spark plugs are every 120000km, but for most people, would be done by a mechanic as the manifold has to be removed. Transmission service every 160000km from memory, again by a mechanic. A mechanic did mention that the oil level of the V6 engine should be checked regularly, as they can use a bit of oil.
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Scrappy
I seem to be having some sort of engine problems with my 2009 holden barina sedan. It's almost as if it is missing in the engine when you go a bit faster but my mechanic says everything is fine. Has anyone else had the same problem?