Holden Commodore Buyer’s Guide (2013-2017)

The Holden Commodore has faced a lot of scrutiny over the years and there’s a lot of conflicting information out there about it. It’s difficult to weed out the truth from the sea of chatter and many buyers struggle to find actionable information. In this guide, we set the record straight on the various myths and truths that have been propagated over the years and we present factual information that you can rely on to buy the right Commodore. We cover topics such as the long-term reliability of the Commodore and what a buyer should expect in their ownership journey. We also cover important issues such as its maintenance costs in New Zealand plus many other topics that you will find valuable as a buyer.

Our years of experience at various dealerships have given us exceptional knowledge in used cars such as the Commodore and we share with you this valuable information. We also go the extra mile to interview current owners in order to give you a complete view of the Commodore. We have compiled this guide as a practical handbook that you can carry along as a checklist when buying a used Commodore.

Here is what you get in this book:

Holden Commodore Performance and Efficiency

We give you a detailed analysis of the engines that come with the Commodore, their performance in real-life usage and their fuel efficiency. We give you our recommended engine for a used Commodore. The engines that come with the Commodore are;

• 1. The 3.0-Litre LF1 V6 Engine
  2. The 3.6-Litre LFX V6 Engine
  3. The 6.0-Litre L77 V8 Engine
  4. The 6.2-Litre LS3 V8 Engine
  5. The 6.2-Litre LSA V8 Engine
  6. The 6.2-Litre LS9 V8 Engine

Problems to Look Out for When buying used Holden Commodore

This chapter gives a detailed analysis of the major problems that a used Commodore might have and how to spot them. These include:

• 1. Timing Chain Issues
  2. Oil Consumption
  3. Coolant Leaks
  4. Exhaust Manifold Cracks
  5. Supercharger Issues
  6. Overheating
  7. Extreme Performance Parts

Holden Commodore Reliability

This chapter delves into the long-term reliability of the Holden Commodore. We give you the accurate picture of how reliable the Commodore is over the long-term and what issues to expect along the way.

Holden Commodore Maintenance in New Zealand

A detailed breakdown of how much it will cost you to maintain the Holden Commodore. Areas covered include: Regular Maintenance, Brake Replacement, Tire Replacement, Battery Replacement, Scheduled Servicing and Repairs

Holden Commodore Comparison with Toyota Camry, Mazda Atenza (known as the Mazda6), Hyundai Sonata, Nissan Altima, Volkswagen Passat and Subaru Legacy

A head-to-head comparison with the Toyota Camry, Mazda Atenza, Hyundai Sonata, Nissan Altima, Volkswagen Passat and Subaru Legacy. We compare and contrast factors such as performance, features, reliability, and price.

Conclusion

We give a final verdict on the Holden Commodore – whether you should buy it or not.

This Buyer’s Guide applies to the following model years:

2013 Holden Commodore

2014 Holden Commodore

2015 Holden Commodore

2016 Holden Commodore

2017 Holden Commodore