Why do you own your commodore?

[Andrew426]

First off, I would like to start by saying I am new to this board (this is my first post even) but I thought this would be a fun and interesting thread.

A couple of days ago a girl asked me why I owned a commodore, when everyone else my age (im 17) is all about toyotas and hondas. I couldnt answer her question - but it got me thinking. It wasnt till today that i realized the answer to that question.
I took my beat up looking (although in excellent mechanical conditon - elderly couple owned it since new before i got it) and entirely base model VR executive 3.8/auto out for a run down a country road this afternoon - and it was like nothing else on earth. After driving my holden I hate driving anything else - every car I am just seems so gutless and stupid. I just get such a buzz whenever Im in my commodore that I wouldnt trade it for anything in the world.

So, Why do you own a commodore?

[Kikki]

Coz its was cheap and a decent deal... Honestly lol. I had a 1998 Magna and dad said I can swap him the Magna for the Commodore plus $2000, so I agreed, mainly coz it is on gas.

[dijm8]

i own a commodore cause ther cheap to buy, cheap to fix, got power and well worth the money for what you get...

[vicarious]

in australia people ask why do you drive a toyota or honda instead of a commodore

[badaz]

My wife bought mine for me while i was serving O/S she traded in my 4wd, lucky she loves cars as much as I do.

[dufus]

I grew up in a family full of Holden Fanatics. The only time Fords got mentioned was when they were being made fun of so a Commodore (Its actually a Toyota but don't tell anyone ) was the obvious choice.

[jet_pilot]

never owned a commo before needed a car my vp came up for a sweet lil deal took it for a test drive and wouldnt get out plus i love the shap and theres so many mod's for them

[VLDavo]

i was tossing up either to buy an rx7 or a commy and the vn one simply coz it went harder for the cash i was gonna spend lol

[cruzncommo]

cheap, easy power.

[Not_An_Abba_Fan]

It was the only car at the time in my price range that could fit a twin pram in the boot, two baby capsules in the back seat, and me not having my knees up near my ears when I drove it. But it is time to go, http://forums.justcommodores.com.au/...s-acclaim.html.
Bought my wife a new car and I get one supplied.

[vr_executive]

Cheap, easy to repair with parts easily available, oh and the most important part, THE KING OF THE MOUNTAIN BROCKY drove 1 for most of his career

[VL_5SPEED]

Because literally it is one of the only cars I like the look of.....

Imports to me are ugly.

I only like ba/bf fords

I only like VK,VL,VY and VZ commodores.

[Stretchomatic]

i'm starting to wonder why i like my commodore...grrr

but yes initially, all family cars and dads utes have been commodores. it was cheap, went hard and at 6"3' i like a roomy car.

[Emackulation]

Because they are ****ING SWEET!

[minux]

I own my car because not every other bastard and his dog own 1, plus its bloody sweet to look at and chicks want to sex you at the sight of it

[cxcxcxvcvcvc]

cause im poor nah commy,s are just cheap cars, cheap to run cheap to fix and there better than fords

[Grennan]

I like my car because it has pretty decent looks, bang for buck, usually pretty reliable and when something breaks its a common part found on the shelves of Repco, and it was said before, they are quite roomy, being 6 foot 4 its a nice fit. In reference to something the original poster said, when i went away on holiday i was driving some Nissan around, mum picked me up at the airport in my car and i drove home, was so happy to sit back in the seat of it.

[Stupa]

Coz its a ute. That and its easy to fix when **** breaks (seems to every week at the moment)

[Zuicider]

i noticed everyone said cos its cheap and easy to get parts for. had 4 licenced commies in my life and still got three. cost a total of 6 grand . 2 k for a 1990 vn 5 speed in 2000, 2k for a 1988 vn 5 speed in 2004, a 1990 kitted lexcen last year for a grand and a vr bt1 this year for a grand. cheap, easy to get parts for, easier to sell than fords, and u dont look like a dick head driving one

[minux]

and u dont look like a dick head driving one

Most are dick heads that drive one though

[cpbait]

i prefer holdens over fords, better driving, better pedal response(accell. and brake), my dads a ford man, but i'm a holden man, this is my 4th commy, had a vk 2 start with efi 202, then a vr 3.8, then bought a 4wd and a project vk calais 5ltr 5spd, then decided to get rid of the 4wd and the vk and get the vy ss, always wanted a commy with v8 and electrics, plus there cheap, easy to work on and have good power.

[cpbait]

even my dad being a ford man prefers the newer holdens and the ones iv had over the fords, especialy the vy-ve's over the ba's and b what evers that are out now.

[STEALTHY™]

I took my beat up looking (although in excellent mechanical conditon - elderly couple owned it since new before i got it) and entirely base model VR executive 3.8/auto out for a run down a country road this afternoon - and it was like nothing else on earth. After driving my holden I hate driving anything else - every car I am just seems so gutless and stupid.

Imagine what you'll be like when you get behind the wheel of a manual V8 then

and a project vk calais 5ltr 5spd, then decided to get rid of the 4wd and the vk and get the vy ss, always wanted a commy with v8 and electrics, plus there cheap, easy to work on and have good power.

You already had a V8 commy with electrics lol

[crazyspoon05]

Got the wagz for a number of reasons, firstly it fits all of my DJ/PA gear in nicely so going to a gig i don't have to play Tetris to get everything to fit like I did with my old hatchback

Secondly it's got great scope for upgrades, enhancements, etc as with VN-VS wagons being pretty much the same interior wise (excluding door trims and dash obviously...) and exterior wise (excluding front end treatments of course) I can get parts easily and the local wrecker is bound to have the part I need, etc

Lastly it has pretty good economy for a large car and has enough poke as a daily driver to keep me happy and it cruises at highway speeds beautifully, not bad for a couple of hundred bucks

[bezz]

coz i couldnt afford the wrx i wanted...
the vt was cheap and will be reliable until i finish uni and get a decent job