1979 Holden HZ 3.3 from Australia and New Zealand
Summary:
As cheap as they come and the best they come
Faults:
Blew up the 3 speed auto box doing burn outs.
Stuffed the water pump.
Snapped the wiper selector, just pushed too hard.
Needed a new ignition, they say you can't take the key out when it's going these days.
Four tyres, the old lady didn't know what pressure they needed.
Fuel gauge doesn't work some, little idiot needed some fuel and his hose was too long, which bumped my gauge.
The paint is shot - scratched all over the shop.
Bit of rust, but nothing a bit of putty can't fix.
And nobody makes the chrome stripes that go up the side of my car, so I had to pull them all off.
General Comments:
Once all the little bits got fixed it is a dream to drive. I'm only 16 and it's my first car on the road, and I love every second I get to drive it.
I got a full 2 inch exhaust and muffler done at Carline, I would definitely recommend it.
And it might use some fuel, but at least it's being used in the right car.
I got the car given to me so it was at a good price.
Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes
Review Date: 30th January, 2002
4th Jun 2001, 04:55
I have had a Kingswood SL for almost 12 months and have not had a problem with it yet. It has never let me down, and performance wise, it can round up a VK commodore going up hill doing about 140 km/h. It is an auto with a 202 engine in it. I wouldn't swap it for the world!!!
You can have your opinion, but have you ever thought that the KINGSWOOD SL you have had experience with might have been a lemon and not a true traditional, reliable KINGSWOOD SL!!!
Amanda...