Holden Commodore VE (page 3 of 7)

Definitely one of the best cars I ever driven. Great handling, great engine and reliability.
Legroom and seats are the most comfortable I've ever experienced by far.
The dashboard could have looked better, but it's ok.
The paint is a bit too delicate and the chassis gets dented too easily.

I've never had a problem with the car and it's one of cheapest car in tis range to maintain.

I owned a Falcon and a Commodore VT before and they were already good car but this one is way better.

Upgraded to 2012 series 2.a marked difference.heaps quicker off the mark.handles perfectly,quiet as a mouse.plenty of power for a base model.plenty of room inside,upgraded cd system.seats comfy as.not flash or showy internal plastics but I like it that way.the best car ever owned for fuel consumption.perfect buy.adore my car.never disappoints.

This car is very good car. It's very useful and good for tradesmen and commercial. It have big space and no noise also comforts. It is strong car very safe and easy to drive.also very popular car.7 can see it many place. The pro e is cheap . Good car.

Great car to drive easy to crusie long distance in an does on average 8-10 L per hundred.
However this 2013 has the same fuel economy as my old 1997 Falcon.. Which is surprising..
Its a commodore nothing fancy but still very comfortable and easy to drive and use.
Being the SV6Z it has the 19inch wheels. which i found rather noisy on the road

Engine and the drive are still fine at 100,000km mark, but plastics are falling to bits. Panels are becoming lose and I notice much the same with other peoples VES2 wagon. Radio are also poor quality in these. I think its a hit and miss effort from holden, but then again they are leaving the Australian market and have been trying for years, so what do they care

I have been a Ford man for as long as I can remember, my first being a 1948 Anglia.. Last year I bought a 2010 VE Berliner, Dual Fuel Holden, and can say I am now a convert to Holden now, Nothing before the VE though. It is great to drive, I get a weeks more use from a tank of gas than I did with my beloved Ford Fairmont.. I never thought I would buy other than Ford, but this car changed my mind..The deal I got from Jarvis ford, including their after sales service is one of the best deals I have ever had..and that is a great many.

Love my big sedan V8, plenty of room for the family, huge boot. The ssv is fully optioned, even sports leather seats. My Z series has the front brembo brakes (a must with a large car). Sunroof is a must to top it off. Is thirsty if your pushing it, otherwise not much difference to the V6 variant. Will be sad to see the end of the Australian built Holden commodore

Love the shape, love driving it when it runs ok.
Manual Gearbox, feels like a road ranger out of an old truck, clunks, grinds and the clutch pedal gets stuck on the floor. Has developed a miss only at idle and causes it to run like crap.
Think twice before buying anything with a v6 alloytec engine!!!!!!!

Holdens are affordable, if you drive a V8 like mine the right way you can get the same or even better fuel economy than a V6 or you can even get great results compare it with the 4 cylinder vehicle, reliability is great from Holden and when the car has problems or it breaks down, the costs are so much less and cheaper to afford than say a BMW, Mercedes, Audi, and can still have the same luxury as the more expensive cars.

best 3 litre car on the market. hasn't once let me down bought at 150,000 now at 300,000 and it has plenty more to give. plenty of boot space. easy to add additional extras tow-bar, roof-racks and electronic brakes. Car starts first time every time, it's not thirsty for a 6 cylinder and it has a great safety rating.

In my opinion, this model car, handles very well on the road. However work still needs to be done in other areas. Electrical problems are a major issue with cruise control and computer. Engine hydraulic mounts leak oil and need replacing too often. Oil consumption is a little extreme and needs to be checked all the time.

This car has amazing features to it it looks really nice feels good to travel in everything about it is great except the lock to the glove box in ours is busted but otherwise it's perfect it is the best car my family has ever owned I like how it has built in blootooth also

I must have an almost perfect engine- almost no oil consumption, plenty of power, purrs like a kitten, 200,000 km no major work on engine. My 4sp auto was replaced and the new one was never super smooth either. Apart from brake wear and tear i've had no other problem mechanically.
Blind spots due to roof pillars are a constant reason to be super careful just dangerous really.
Drivers seat comfort should be better. A BF2 wagon drives heaps better!
All in all a really good car with a few quirks to whinge about

Purchased wagon in 2011 with 50,000k. Serviced per schedule and never a problem. Well engineered, quiet and comfortable. The 3.6 is smooth and refined, and is very efficient; particularly on highway. Plenty of room for the family and luggage on long trips, and a decent factory sound system for ambiance.