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Sad day - but been expecting it since 2017. Actually I was sure they were gonna axe the brand after they finished the ZB. End of an era. Grown up with Holdens. Owned every model since the VS up to the VFII. The downfall all started with that fu**wit Mike Devereaux.

I think what's worse is they could have had the Commodore go out with a bang, remembered forever in the hearts of Holden fans, in 2017. Instead, against the advice of their lead marketing exec, they decided to slap the badge onto an Insignia and now the Commodore name will just disappear...

You are correct with the entire GM portfolio.. all shitboxes. Holden had nothing decent to sell. Got rid of their best car and had nothing left... not their fault... GM

That press release from Holden is a load of BS stating no market for Sedans. This is what has happened. GM sold Opal the Peugeot. GM have announced they will stop selling the Commodore in the USA. Peugeot have said we are going to sell the Opals in Australia ourself again so piss off - we are...

I am sure that an early video that I watched of this on Facebook or Youtube from Kayhan (when they were still testing it), the guy specifically said that the test unit very reflective but the final units won't be and will have an anti-glare screen on them. So dunno what happened to that idea?

Won't fit mate. I bought one for old Series I and it wouldn't fit and I sold it for a loss, complete waste of time and money.

I am 172cm and fit in the ZB front easily, but my mate who's the same had his head touching the roof in the back. And then another mate hired a ZB, and he's quite a tall bloke, but nothing outrageous - reckons he didn't mind the car itself but didn't like the looks of it and his head was hitting...

That would be the 380... what a disaster. Almost as ugly as the AU Falcon.

Yep, she’s rooted. They have stopped producing the Commodore due to low sales figures and way too much stock. https://www.whichcar.com.au/news/holden-halts-production-of-commodore-and-equinox

Obviously I am not comparing it to an SS, I also own an LS3 and prefer it in spades to a ZB 2.0T or V6. That being said, compared to the VF SV6, it drives, handles, sounds and feels more refined. Not the best looker going around though and arguably a bastardised Commodore but its what Holden's...

Absolutely... I also think they are nicer to drive than the VF if you can get over the looks or are not self conscious with any 'hardcore' Holden fans whinging about what you drive. Looking forward to giving the VXR a crack anyway at some stage.

I had the turbo RS on the weekend in Melbourne. 4th one I've rented. V6 is way better, however turbo is still nice to drive - standard 4cyl is rubbish. I enjoy driving them, the tech is awesome... however the first thing my mate pointed out was how boring the interior is compared to the VF...

Yep, about the 2006/2007 mark is when Holden started importing from China. From memory, so did Ford. Toyota were the only manufacturer using ROH - now that they are also gone, I'm not sure what they are using. I also remember in 2014ish when I bought my first SSVR, there was a backlog of 4...

Mate I took a AWD RS for a burn a couple of weeks back - sticks like sh** to a blanket in the hills and sits beautifully through corners. I would agree that it handles better than my redline... different car though.

Huh? Did you not read what I even wrote and replied too?

No - I know what a Rodeo is (was). I just mean that so many people refer to imported Holdens as Daewoos on the fact that they are traditionally a crap GM brand, and the imports Holden are flogging are of similar quality.

Yep absolutely - the world, although we are talking about GMs presence in AUS here. Maybe new model is better? I dunno - all I know is that most people I know refer to imported Holdens as Daewoos

No wonder why so many people think Holden imports are crap. Have a look at this list. Sh**box after sh**box. ZB might be OK, but based on previous Holden imports - the perception is already set in stone. GMs wondering why Holden sales are slipping so much - maybe because the only real Holden has...

I drove an LT for the day about 2 months ago. Wasn't impressed. Would go close to say that it was amongst the most unfun, boring cars I have driven. Heap of junk. VF Evoke was way better. Fit and finish was lacklustre, rattles, 4 cylinder motor underwhelming, plenty of understeer, sloppy...

What beauties... they'll be in the fleet for a long long time since they won't even be able to auction them off after service.

I own a Carwash... You know there is an issue when I wash more Ferrari’s than ZB commodores (absolutely true).

Mate I loaned one from Holden the other day - can confirm a rattling sh**box. Would take the Mrs Mazda 6 any day over it. Having said that, yesterday I had a bloke come into work with a brand new VXR. Reckons the best car he’s ever owned, absolutely loves it. Upon asking his last car... EF...

The 20th best selling car last month was the Honda HRV. Barely even heard of it until I looked it up. Sold 1760 of them. Holden sold 1159 commodores 213 of which were VF so 946 of these new sh**boxes

Holden only sold 1040 Commodores in May - 885 were ZBs and 645 of those went to rental car companies. The other 240?... dealer demos, government, and private buyers. Commodore isn't even in the top 20 in anymore. Toyota sold 2396 Land Cruisers and 4385 Hiluxes in the same month. Barely seen any...

Yep, I think they are knackered, well the Holden brand is. I drove a ZB recently and wasn't impressed. Holden only sold 1040 Commodores last month - 885 were ZBs and 645 of those went to rental car companies. The other 240?... dealer demos, government, and private buyers. Obviously nobody is...

I got an LT lift back yesterday when my VF was in for a service. A few points I noticed first time driving this thing, and tried to base my comparisons on Evokes I have driven. - Plenty of power with the 4cyl. Actually goes really well. - Cruising is quiet and still plenty of power to go...

Any warning via MyLink I think... speed cameras too

Gone long time ago, 2016. Sold - have advised admin to lock this thread.

Haven't got squealing on my Series II, however I remember it being a problem in my old Series I Redline and Holden basically told me "you're not flogging it enough", and directed me to take it for a good burn through some windy roads with heavy braking... it did fix it at first but then it came...

Mine plays up with the the towbar fitted, despite having tower option ticked in the MyLink

Had my last VF and current VF tinted by two different local blokes - no issues on the back window at all, sounds like tinter is just hopeless

What really annoys me is that the sunroof buttons could almost certainly fit on the middle strip of plastic between where they are now and the interior lights, and they could've easily put in a sunglasses holder. I mean in the VE, the circular controller took up the whole space at least - then...

I sold my 2014 VFI SSVR with 120k on the clock a month ago for $31k mate, just for reference.

Definitely. Went 35% all round on mine - these insurance companies whole business model counts on receiving premiums, and not having to pay out (either because you never claim or they can get out of it on legal wording ie. 'conforms to roadworthy requirements'). After dropping $60k on a new SSV...

I would say the old VFI 'competition mode' steering is pretty much the standard steering feel on MY15 onwards Commodores, and then comp mode on those cars is even stiffer.

ITEM: 2004 WL Statesman PRICE: $4000 neg LOCATION: SA, Woodcroft YEAR: 2004 SERIES: WL BADGE: Statesman ENGINE: 3.6L Alloytec TRANSMISSION: Auto COLOUR: Greyish Blue EXTERIOR CONDITION: Some scratches here and there from age INTERIOR CONDITION: Very good WHEELS: Standard rims...

G'day all, Put my WL up for sale last week and such is luck, it has started to have a small misfire when going over 70/80kmh, and when putting a little bit of acceleration on. Particularly on cruise control up hills it will misfire and then knock back a gear and go for it. Not sure what could...

Mate mine is 333575, off the line on the 17th, so yes, random as

I have found my VFII seats to be more comfortable than my VFI! They seem to be more hugging than the old ones. Although, I remember driving an early 2013 Redline when I was contemplating to buy one, and the seats in those used to hold you in like a racecar, until Holden got rid of the large side...

Tell you what mate, my 2014 SSVR rattled like buggery from the factory and until I got rid of it. My new one delivered on the weekend is solid as, no rattles (yet) at all, but the fact that there are none from factory unlike my older SS gives me hope!