Holden Viva JF (Sedan) (2005-2009)
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Loved my viva!
JF (Sedan) (2005-2009)While not a powerful car (really rumbled going up steep hills!), my viva was the best car I've driven. It offered an uncomplicated driving experience, combined with all the comforts you could ask for in its class. Smooth and reliable. Easy, affordable care. Big storage and a good stock radio/stereo system. It's perfect for small families and I would really recommend it to anyone with a modest budget.
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Great car
JF (Sedan) (2005-2009)Purchased the Viva 06 as a second car, Now it's the main car and love it. I drive a lot and no problem.
Some people, like with all cars owners, there are some weaknesses. Yes I had a coil problem, $40.00 from the wreckers and 20 minutes later. Yeehaa, go's like a rocket. Nice car to drive. Looks fantastic.
2008 Holden Viva Sedan
JF (Sedan) (2005-2009)Had nothing but trouble with this car ever since I got it. First the driver side window stopped working then the back right hand one, got a new retractor motor put in driver side $600 dollars, parts are hard to find and had to send away retractor to get fixed. Still need other window fixed. The handle on passenger side snapped off out of nowhere got that replaced. The engine makes alot of ticking noise when driving and in idle aswell Idk if this is normal but it's pretty loud. I've had a timing belt replaced slot earlier. Another problem I'm ha
... Read moreving is the ABS danger light keeps popping up I've had it reset and replaced one sensor and it still pops up sometimes when I'm driving. The worst problem was when I had to replace the whole aircon compressor, which was 1500 !!!! The comprassor broke. And I still have 7000 owing on my loan. Can't wait till I can get a new car. Big boot. ABS signal, expensive parts because had to get sent away, cheap parts ib the interior.
I love my viva!! 07 sedan
JF (Sedan) (2005-2009)iv owed for a yr, when purchached the caterlittic converter was stuffed!! iv just found out 3 valves are bent has any1 else had this problem?? iv also heard its common for the crank sharft to go in these cars??? has any1 experianced this problem??? i havent yet!! touch wood!!
Its smooth drives well! all over good car! only problem is the valves bending!!
caterlittic converter when purchaced! yr later 3 valves are bent! im replacing all 16 & the head has to be shaved.
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Great First Car
JF (Sedan) (2005-2009)Good car, runs always, all variants of the viva are powered by an economical and reliable 1.8 litre DOHC 16-valve four-cylinder engine that produces peak power of 89kW at 5800 rpm and peak torque of 169Nm at 2600rpm that is sufficient to get around smoothly and cheaply
Great little car would recommend!
Not a bad little car
JF (Sedan) (2005-2009)I have the 2009 sedan which I bought new. There have been no major issues with the car. There is plenty of room inside and the boot is quite large for a small car. I use this car mainly to get to work and back but we have used it for trips away. The only issues at the moment are the brakes, the pads seem to need to be replaced fairly often. The engine light has come on twice, but no fault could be found.
Looks good, plenty of room, running costs are not too bad.
Service costs are quite high, issue with brakes
Excellent
JF (Sedan) (2005-2009)Overall, this is agreat little car! I drive a mix of both Country and city kms, and it performs very well. I have a small family, and there is plenty of Room for everything we need to go away for a couple of weeks. It has a good towing capacity (1200kg braked) meaning that when I want to go camping, I can fit all my gear. The handling is good, though a little light in the front, but this could be rectified with better tyres. The interior is comfortable and has enough gadgets for this price range. Speaking of price, it is good value when compared to say a Mazda 3 which is at least 3grand more. The wagon would have been great to buy, but there was a long waiting list.
Style, Price, Size and Features
Could use a two litre engine...
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Details
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| Category | Cars and Sedans | Cars and Hatchbacks | Cars and Wagons |
| Starting Price | $20,790 | $20,790 | $22,790 |
| Transmission | Automatic and Manual | Automatic and Manual | Automatic and Manual |
| Drive Type | Front Wheel Drive (FWD) | Front Wheel Drive (FWD) | Front Wheel Drive (FWD) |
| Fuel Type | Petrol | Petrol | Petrol |
| Wheels | 15" Alloy | 15" Alloy | 15" Alloy |
| Fuel Consumption | 7.4 L/100km | 7.4 L/100km | 8.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 60 L | 60 L |
| Engine | 4 Cylinder 1.8L | 4 Cylinder 1.8L | 4 Cylinder 1.8L |
| Max Power | 89kW @ 5800rpm | 89kW @ 5800rpm | 89kW @ 5800rpm |
| Max Torque | 169Nm @ 3600rpm | 169Nm @ 3600rpm | 169Nm @ 3600rpm |
| Country of Manufacture | South Korea | South Korea | South Korea |
| Manufacturer Warranty | 3 year(s) | 3 year(s) | 3 year(s) |
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