VZ Alloytec manufacturer faults handy hints

[Zachariah]

Just got my VZ thunder alloytec months back. 148,000 kms and does not seem to have a problem just yet. Although the starter motor has had some bad starts only a handful of times.

Getting it serviced and tuned soon.... Only time will tell at this stage

 

[Strad]

I have a 2005 lumina alloytrc wagon bought 4 yrs ago with 140K on it. One owner service history, previous owner did oil every 10K I have since put another 150K over the 4 yrs I've had it. Oil changed every 7 to 8K, Other than that all I have had to do is seal leaky cam sensor when I bought it, changed water pump a year ago, power steer pump six months ago, other than that just
a diff oil change. And the auto oil and tranny filter every 30K. The thing looks like new drives like new goes hard and starts every time, maybe I have been lucky but so far been a damm good daily, and I don't hesitate to give heaps sometimes!! Been bloody excellent so far. And it is off to bathurst in October AGAIN!!
EDIT. Brake pads.
Neal

 

[Biker]

288000 km and still going strong. But do an oil and filter change the moment it's needed. Cheap insurance especially compared to the cost of timing chain replacement.