Doco
10-02-2005, 09:23 PM
Hi everyone,
I'm Paul, I've been browsing this site for a few weeks now as I'm trying to sell my '95 Toyota Supra and step into a '97 SS ute (or similar)
I've never owned a Commodore of any kind before, and coming from a Supra, have heard about issues with holden reliablility and quality, and a few things I've read on this site havent made me feel any better about it. the following is a quote from another thread on this site.
Basically, you could have any number of problems with your VY. Oil consumption problems, lifter noise, piston slap, gearboxes whether auto or manual have problems, suspension, power steering,AH! thats all i can think of at the moment! (But! All cars have problems.)Its a toss up on whether you buy new and run with the warranty, or buy a 2/3 year old car that should have had all its problems fixed & hopefully nothing happens! PLEASE! PLEASE! Read alll documents, if you buy a after market warranty. ( Basically they suck!) :eek:
The Supra is 10 years old, and from the day I bought it, it's been faultless, everything on that car still feels tight and fresh, gearbox, driveline, you name it, there's been no issues.
I love V8's and am wanting something the throw a motocross bike in the back of, but I'm only wanting to spend about $17k
Can I expect similar hassle free motoring from a similarly aged holden as I have with my Supra? if not, what are the common things to look out for? I get the impression Holden gearboxes are a week point?
This isnt a holden bashing post, as I said I'm hoping to buy one, so I'd appreciate any help.
Cheers,
Paul.
ps, love 'em or hate 'em, the post '93 Supras are a very strong and well built car. Hoping I wont regret selling it for something troublesome.
I'm Paul, I've been browsing this site for a few weeks now as I'm trying to sell my '95 Toyota Supra and step into a '97 SS ute (or similar)
I've never owned a Commodore of any kind before, and coming from a Supra, have heard about issues with holden reliablility and quality, and a few things I've read on this site havent made me feel any better about it. the following is a quote from another thread on this site.
Basically, you could have any number of problems with your VY. Oil consumption problems, lifter noise, piston slap, gearboxes whether auto or manual have problems, suspension, power steering,AH! thats all i can think of at the moment! (But! All cars have problems.)Its a toss up on whether you buy new and run with the warranty, or buy a 2/3 year old car that should have had all its problems fixed & hopefully nothing happens! PLEASE! PLEASE! Read alll documents, if you buy a after market warranty. ( Basically they suck!) :eek:
The Supra is 10 years old, and from the day I bought it, it's been faultless, everything on that car still feels tight and fresh, gearbox, driveline, you name it, there's been no issues.
I love V8's and am wanting something the throw a motocross bike in the back of, but I'm only wanting to spend about $17k
Can I expect similar hassle free motoring from a similarly aged holden as I have with my Supra? if not, what are the common things to look out for? I get the impression Holden gearboxes are a week point?
This isnt a holden bashing post, as I said I'm hoping to buy one, so I'd appreciate any help.
Cheers,
Paul.
ps, love 'em or hate 'em, the post '93 Supras are a very strong and well built car. Hoping I wont regret selling it for something troublesome.