WHY are commodores always breaking?

[matt69]

Im just pissed off cos every car i buy has problems. = i have a history of owning commodores! Are my problems more than a coincedence or am i just one unlucky sonofabitch?

P.s: i still love holdens!

[matt69]

i guess its just cars in general. please assure me of this. or are the holden god's simply just testing my faith?

[rattattack1313]

I believe it is just vehicles in general, mate......

[matt69]

oh my god ive just had a drunken revelation. commodores are designed to break to keep only the most dedicated holden fans behind the wheels of them!

[deathsminion]

"Wen in doubt do a burnout"

Coincidence? Or cause and effect?

[rattattack1313]

Don't know about break...but wear out, yes.....same as light globes....tyres.....heaps of every day items...if they made them to last forever, there would be no after-market.....

[hakhawk]

lol, id believe that, mine hasnt played up much yet(touch wood), but if it does, i wont give up on it. shit, i paid 500 for it, smacked it into a tree, spent another 500 fixing it. coulda bought a new one for that.

[matt69]

"Wen in doubt do a burnout"

Coincidence? Or cause and effect?

nah its not like that its just a saying from me and my mates from back in those glory days of being a p plater. it really meant if your in a traffic/ panic situation dont hesitate just go and dont be scared to plant your foot to get u out of trouble. my car i own now is nice and iendeavor to keep it that way. i worked hard and saved up heaps for it and i treat it better than my gf. lol. thats why im so upset about her breaking down on me. but i'll get over it. hopefully she will be fixed 2moz and their used car warranty will cover it.

[deathsminion]

Yeah, the VR/S SS's are hot cars. As for treating them better than the gf, I know the feeling. Does lead to long silent nights though.

[matt69]

yeah but my girls good as she understands or atleast i hope she does lol. i get 2 her drive her ef xr6 wen mine is broken lol.

[dlzn]

ive had alot more problems with jap cars.. endless and stupid problems, also costs alot more to fix.

commos are easy to fix, parts are everywhere and i havnt had any problems other then what i caused wearing out 'stuf'

[Fekason]

I've had a VL, a VS S2 and a VY S2.

Only "breakdown" has been a battery failure in the VL.

On the other hand, I have also had three F**ds. Two of the three had a number of breakdowns.

[matt69]

pieces of shit

[fitzy2005]

pieces of shit

nah its not holdens in general.. its just cars, just remebering you have an old vehicle, its over 10 years old.. dont expect everything to last for ever

[kopper69]

Because we are all into cars I think we notice problems more too. Like people like my folks who just want a car that gets them from A to B dont really notice these problems. They have a VT with a bad set of gas struts on the bonnet, so the bonnet wouldnt stay up. Didnt bother them and they wont get it fixed, but someone like us would notice and would fix it. You know what im saying.

[BottFodder]

I agree... You just notice more stuff that needs fixing. On the up side - parts are dirt cheap (Not many cars will get you a new set of front pads and rotors for $175). They are a snack to work on, get brilliant fuel economy on a run (my old with VS 275K - 8.6l/100), generally handle OK, Stop and go....

[ORIGINL]

Treat the car properly.... service and look after it and it will be fine.


Burnouts and other "spirited" behaviour will no doubt break it... you are doing something the car was not designed to do



I have had the Vn on the road for 18 months with nothing more then a flat battery when i left the interior light on by accident....

[stukor]

Signed up for our VS,v6 auto v5w sedan before the release date of 04/95...drove the Mazda 808 for 5 months to wait for supply! Had a good run [now at 166,000kms]with the only problems being an initial "wind whistle @100km/hr"to have warranty rubber sleeves fitted .The chassis earth lead replaced[to eliminate 'relay' faults].Renewed ignition leads at 80.000km + front/rear shocks & springs@ 135.000km & Upgraded suspension front bushes,stabilizer links,fit magic camber adjusters = o/haul p/steer pump.Have just serviced the a/c per a leaking condensor & while there I renewed the compressor clutch bearing, alternator bearings, & harmonic balancer[got a slight knocking sound] & balancer seal . Kept up the services and data scan checks per our workshop business...we have to love and appreciate the challenges of maintaining the modern vehicle. Congratulations to justcommodores supporters ...I guess our driving priviledge could change suddenly if a specific frequency was released to upset our computers [food for thought?].*** Happy safe driving & have a merry christmas***

[matt69]

i sumtimes wish i could enjoy a trouble free motoring experience for more than 6 months. it would be nice. cmon im not that bade god Honest!

[theburna]

In 3 years I relaced a harmonic balance, fan resistor and some airconditioning components due to a mobile (ripem of) mechanic.
Its how you treat em, a bit like a woman, give em a hard time and eventually they will have enough and give up on you.

[dontsailbackwards]

Fords are worse - ask any mechanic how many heads etc the replace on the equivalent Fords & Holdens. My mechanic hates them.

[Bax]

I believe it comes down to how you look after your car to begin with. I never had any troubles with my vl because I serviced it regularly.

[sixshooter]

I reckon it all depends on the cars previous life... I once had a 1 owner VK SL 5 litre, 4 spd, Brock lookalike... the previous owner had pampered it all it's life... and I only ever replaced the battery in it within 4 yrs of ownership...

Buying a 2nd hand sports model of any car range always has extra risk... due to the fact that well healed revheads buy these cars to drive hard...and if the cars changed hands a few times then no doubt it has had a thrashing once in a while...

You just got to know what to look for when you buy so you dont end up with a lemon... and that rule applys to all sports cars not just Holden SS.

edit: I forgot I also replaced the muffler aswell as the usuall wear'n'tear stuff (oils, tyres, etc.)

[Masher]

Couldn't agree more. My VS has had its probs along the way (rear CV's...$1500 a piece...aargh!!!) but you also got to look at value 4 money. You can buy a new SS for $50k, and ya spend your money on 1) factory required servicing to keep the warranty intact and 2) sh@@tloads of early depreciation....or you spend $22k on a used ride, do the servicing yourself (save $1k a year at LEAST), spend a bit on repairs but have very low depreciation (V8s rule!!!)........the choice, my friend, is yours. I have done both, and I have to say that the second option is the one I would always go for! Mate, you think how much you save each year on $28k finance...say at least $5k in interest you are not spending....that goe aa long way to pay for your repairs...and I reckon VP-VS Commodore v8's sound and look better lol!

[andyvscommodore]

Couldn't agree more. My VS has had its probs along the way (rear CV's...$1500 a piece...aargh!!!) but you also got to look at value 4 money. You can buy a new SS for $50k, and ya spend your money on 1) factory required servicing to keep the warranty intact and 2) sh@@tloads of early depreciation....or you spend $22k on a used ride, do the servicing yourself (save $1k a year at LEAST), spend a bit on repairs but have very low depreciation (V8s rule!!!)........the choice, my friend, is yours. I have done both, and I have to say that the second option is the one I would always go for! Mate, you think how much you save each year on $28k finance...say at least $5k in interest you are not spending....that goe aa long way to pay for your repairs...and I reckon VP-VS Commodore v8's sound and look better lol!

F*ck I didn't know Rear CV's cost so much! !!!
Hope mine remain orright