1996 Holden Berlina VS 3.8L V6 from Australia and New Zealand
Summary:
Great day to day cruiser
Faults:
Gearbox blew at 245000kms
Power window switches several times.
Crank angle sensor and oxygen sensor.
Power steering leaks a bit.
General Comments:
I couldn`t imagine an easier car to live with day to day.
It is very comfortable, has plenty of power and uses almost no oil (1 liter per 10,000km`s)
Fuel economy is exceptional considering the thrashing I give the car daily. I`ve had it down to 8.5 l/100k`s highway and 10 around town.
The few problems are really only small niggles with the exception of the gearbox blowing up which cost me $2500 to fix.
The motor still pulls like a train and shows no sign of stopping anytime soon.
I have no doubt it will make it to 400000Km`s with regular oil changes.
I won't sell it until I hit 1,000,000Km`s.
With the climate control, cruise and power windows it has all the comfort I need.
I love my car.
Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes
Review Date: 24th April, 2005
13th May 2005, 10:58
***UPDATE***
3 weeks after I wrote this review the water pump failed.
These early model VS water pumps are expensive, $300 just for the pump excluding fitting.