Faults:

-Air flow meter blew, cost $35 for a new one

-Timing has gone out a few times, just needed a tune to fix

-Extreme amount of compressor surge (flutter) sometimes mean the car can stall if accelerated heavily then instantly stopping and pushing the clutch in, problem would be fixed by going for an after market ECU (which removes the air flow meter, cause of this problem)

General Comments:

Very well built car, mine is a lightly modified example with around 200rear wheel kw which I believe is perfect street power. This car has great Japanese performance for those who don't wish to own an import.

The gearboxes are great, I have been running 200rwkw through my box which is actually from a non turbo VL (!!) and it has not given in yet.

Perfect car for a young guy wanting to get into performance cars!

Faults:

279700kms: 5 Exhaust manifold studs broke when I fitted an extractor exhaust.

280179kms: Power wire fell off the engine control unit.

281000kms: Crank Angle Sensor replaced as a precaution.

281208kms: Engine overheated, cause was a clogged radiator.

281568kms: Top radiator hose blew.

General Comments:

The previous owners neglected this car badly. Various pieces broke within a month of ownership.

The exterior is in bad need of some TLC, most of the paint has cracked

Despite all the neglect this car has had over the past 10 years the drive-train is still in very good condition, and it is a dream to drive.

The seats can only be described as brilliant.

For a 17 year old car it still has all features of a much newer car, air-conditioning, power steering, power windows, electric mirrors and cruise control.

It has a fairly powerful engine and it can be tricky to drive in the wet.

Faults:

Alternator broke.

The Oxygen Sensor broke.

High beams no longer work.

General Comments:

The car has a 2 1/2 inch exhaust, extractors, a K&N air filter, a cold air induction, peddars lowered suspension, 16 inch mags, a Kenwood cd player with two 6x9's in the back, two speakers in the front and two 12 inch subs in the boot running off a 600 watt amp. Other smaller mods include an aftermarket steering wheel, tinted windows and a black widow alarm.

The car runs pretty good at the moment and is very fuel economic. As it is though it won't beat any later model commodore.

The car is VERY good looking and as it is my first car I feel privileged to be driving it. At $5500 it is worth every cent. I spent an extra 2800 getting it just right (though it's not quite finished).

Mods I have planned for the future include a Chiptorque HP3 cam and chip and a stage 2 shift kit.

Faults:

Nothing at all.

General Comments:

The car goes very well and is very quick for a 3.0litre.

Faults:

Leaking rear seal in the auto gearbox.

Struts a bit like a boat ride.

General Comments:

The car performs great and is a reliable tow vehicle.

Has ample power and leaves most small block V8's off the line.