Holden VX Commodore - Revision history

TristanT at 02:10, 2 May 2010

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	The VX Commodore fared the same reliability as its predecessor and therefore, giving out hardly any trouble. However, the imported Gen II V8 is considered less durable than the engine it replaced as it uses oil excessively and ran noisy.		The VX Commodore fared the same reliability as its predecessor and therefore, giving out hardly any trouble. However, the imported Gen II V8 is considered less durable than the engine it replaced as it uses oil excessively and ran noisy.

			According to Car Survey.org, the average reliability score is 8.48 points out of 10.

	====Fuel gauge problem====		====Fuel gauge problem====

TristanT at 07:10, 22 November 2009

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	===Gas Mileage===		===Gas Mileage===
	''Add more fields as necessary.''		''Add more fields as necessary.''

	~~As seen on the [http://www.fueleconomy.gov/feg/findacar.htm FuelEconomy.gov] website, the City/Highway MPG averages are as follows:~~

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	! colspan=4 \|'''~~Trim~~'''		! colspan=2 \|'''Engines'''
	\|-		\|-
	! style="text-align:left; font-weight:large; background:#ddb;" \| ~~Trim1~~		! style="text-align:left; font-weight:large; background:#ddb;" \| V6
	! style="text-align:left; font-weight:large; background:#f4f4da;" \| ~~Trim2~~		! style="text-align:left; font-weight:large; background:#f4f4da;" \| V8
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	! colspan=4 \|'''~~MPG~~'''		! colspan=2 \|'''l/100km'''
	\|-		\|-
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	===Engine and Transmission===		===Engine and Transmission===
	Specifications, details, graphs, pictures and other information regarding the powertrain is placed in this section.		Specifications, details, graphs, pictures and other information regarding the powertrain is placed in this section.

			'''Automatic transmission'''

			GM 4L60-E

	===Performance===		===Performance===
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	20,000 km		20,000 km

			The VX Commodore fared the same reliability as its predecessor and therefore, giving out hardly any trouble. However, the imported Gen II V8 is considered less durable than the engine it replaced as it uses oil excessively and ran noisy.

	====Fuel gauge problem====		====Fuel gauge problem====

TristanT at 07:38, 6 September 2009

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	The fuel gauge in a VX Commodore can give faulty readings that can tell the driver of the car that it's running out of fuel. The main problems would be the fuel gauge sender and VXs with VIN earlier than 849803 were affected.		The fuel gauge in a VX Commodore can give faulty readings that can tell the driver of the car that it's running out of fuel. The main problems would be the fuel gauge sender and VXs with VIN earlier than 849803 were affected.

	One owner of a 2002 Berlina ran out of fuel with its trip computer showing 110 kilometres to empty and the fuel gauge indicated between quarter full and empty.		One owner of a 2002 Berlina ran out of fuel with its trip computer showing 110 kilometres to empty and the fuel gauge indicated between quarter full and empty. Other owners had ran out of fuel when the fuel gauge read out a quarter full and are demanding repairs for the faulty fuel gauge.

	===Safety===		===Safety===

TristanT at 11:00, 13 August 2009

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	====Fuel gauge problem====		====Fuel gauge problem====

	The fuel gauge in a VX Commodore can give faulty readings that can tell the driver ~~that~~ the car that it's running out of fuel. The main problems would be the fuel gauge sender and VXs with VIN earlier than 849803 were affected.		The fuel gauge in a VX Commodore can give faulty readings that can tell the driver of the car that it's running out of fuel. The main problems would be the fuel gauge sender and VXs with VIN earlier than 849803 were affected.

	One owner of a 2002 Berlina ran out of fuel with its trip computer showing 110 kilometres to empty and the fuel gauge indicated between quarter full and empty.		One owner of a 2002 Berlina ran out of fuel with its trip computer showing 110 kilometres to empty and the fuel gauge indicated between quarter full and empty.

TristanT at 10:58, 13 August 2009

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	==See Also==		==See Also==
			* [[Holden Commodore]]
	{{Holden}}		{{Holden}}

TristanT at 10:57, 13 August 2009

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	\|Weight = 1471-1541 kg (Sedan)<br>1527-1582 kg (Wagon)		\|Weight = 1471-1541 kg (Sedan)<br>1527-1582 kg (Wagon)
	\|Transmission = 5 speed Manual<br>6 speed Manual<br>4 speed Automatic, RWD		\|Transmission = 5 speed Manual<br>6 speed Manual<br>4 speed Automatic, RWD
	\|Engine = 3.8L Ecotec V6<br>5.7L [[GM LS engine\|Gen III]] V8		\|Engine = 3.8L [[Buick V6 engine\|Ecotec]] V6<br>5.7L [[GM LS engine\|Gen III]] V8
	\|Power = N/A hp @ N/A rpm<br>N/A lb-ft of [[torque]] @ N/A rpm		\|Power = N/A hp @ N/A rpm<br>N/A lb-ft of [[torque]] @ N/A rpm
	\|Similar = '''similar (competition)'''		\|Similar = '''similar (competition)'''

TristanT at 10:21, 12 June 2009

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	\|Marque = [[Holden]]		\|Marque = [[Holden]]
	\|aka = '''Type aka here, not up there'''		\|aka = '''Type aka here, not up there'''
	\|Production = ~~'''produced from when to when+total units made (optional)'''~~		\|Production = 2000-2002
	\|Class = Large		\|Class = Large
	\|Body Style = 4 dr Sedan<br>5 dr Wagon		\|Body Style = 4 dr Sedan<br>5 dr Wagon
	\|Length = ~~'''length - type here'''~~		\|Length = 4891 mm (Sedan)<br>5046 mm (Wagon)
	\|Width = ~~'''Width - type here'''~~		\|Width = 1842 mm (Sedan)<br>1847 mm (Wagon)
	\|Height = ~~'''Height - type here'''~~		\|Height = 1450 mm (Sedan)<br>1545 mm (Wagon)
	\|Wheelbase = ~~'''wheelbase - type here'''~~		\|Wheelbase = 2788 mm (Sedan)<br>2938 mm (Wagon)
	\|Weight = ~~'''Weight~~ - ~~you get the point'''~~		\|Weight = 1471-1541 kg (Sedan)<br>1527-1582 kg (Wagon)
	\|Transmission = 5 speed Manual<br>6 speed Manual<br>4 speed Automatic, RWD		\|Transmission = 5 speed Manual<br>6 speed Manual<br>4 speed Automatic, RWD
	\|Engine = 3.8L Ecotec V6<br>5.7L [[GM LS engine\|Gen III]] V8		\|Engine = 3.8L Ecotec V6<br>5.7L [[GM LS engine\|Gen III]] V8
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	20,000 km		20,000 km

	===Fuel gauge problem===		====Fuel gauge problem====

	The fuel gauge in a VX Commodore can give faulty readings that can tell the driver that the car that it's running out of fuel. The main problems would be the fuel gauge sender and VXs with VIN earlier than 849803 were affected.		The fuel gauge in a VX Commodore can give faulty readings that can tell the driver that the car that it's running out of fuel. The main problems would be the fuel gauge sender and VXs with VIN earlier than 849803 were affected.

			One owner of a 2002 Berlina ran out of fuel with its trip computer showing 110 kilometres to empty and the fuel gauge indicated between quarter full and empty.

	===Safety===		===Safety===
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	* Blue		* Blue
	* Tungsten		* Tungsten
			* Tiger Eye

	===Main Competitors===		===Main Competitors===

TristanT at 03:52, 8 April 2009

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	\|aka = '''Type aka here, not up there'''		\|aka = '''Type aka here, not up there'''
	\|Production = '''produced from when to when+total units made (optional)'''		\|Production = '''produced from when to when+total units made (optional)'''
	\|Class = ~~'''denote market class'''~~		\|Class = Large
	\|Body Style = ~~'''how many doors+how many seats+what type of body'''~~		\|Body Style = 4 dr Sedan<br>5 dr Wagon
	\|Length = '''length - type here'''		\|Length = '''length - type here'''
	\|Width = '''Width - type here'''		\|Width = '''Width - type here'''
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	\|Wheelbase = '''wheelbase - type here'''		\|Wheelbase = '''wheelbase - type here'''
	\|Weight = '''Weight - you get the point'''		\|Weight = '''Weight - you get the point'''
	\|Transmission = ~~'''transmission + drive'''~~		\|Transmission = 5 speed Manual<br>6 speed Manual<br>4 speed Automatic, RWD
	\|Engine = ~~'''~~engine~~'''~~		\|Engine = 3.8L Ecotec V6<br>5.7L [[GM LS engine\|Gen III]] V8
	\|Power = N/A hp @ N/A rpm<br>N/A lb-ft of [[torque]] @ N/A rpm		\|Power = N/A hp @ N/A rpm<br>N/A lb-ft of [[torque]] @ N/A rpm
	\|Similar = '''similar (competition)'''		\|Similar = '''similar (competition)'''
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	===Reliability===		===Reliability===
	~~Warranty options~~ and ~~scheduled maintainence information should be mentioned here~~.		3 year 100,000 km, 100,000 km on powertrain, 3 year on paint, 3 year on perforation corrosion. Membership to Holdenwise 36 months roadside service.

			'''Minor service interval'''

			10,000 km

			'''Major service interval'''

			20,000 km

			===Fuel gauge problem===

			The fuel gauge in a VX Commodore can give faulty readings that can tell the driver that the car that it's running out of fuel. The main problems would be the fuel gauge sender and VXs with VIN earlier than 849803 were affected.

	===Safety===		===Safety===

TristanT at 11:28, 14 October 2008

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	===Safety===		===Safety===
	~~This section should reference points on safety ratings and~~ features ~~of the vehicle.~~		Used Car Safety Rating: 5 stars, Worse harm to others than average.

			'''Safety features'''
			* Driver's Airbag
			* Front Passenger Airbag
			* Seatbelt Centre Rear 3 Point
			* Front Seat Belt Pretensioners
			* Adjustable Steering Column
			* ABS Brakes (Optional)
			* Side Thorax Airbags-Front Passengers (Optional)

	===Photos===		===Photos===
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	===Colors===		===Colors===
	~~List the colors that the particular <MODEL> is offered in.~~		* Sting Red
			* White
			* Quicksilver
			* Blue
			* Tungsten

	===Main Competitors===		===Main Competitors===
	~~Create links to other <MAKE> <MODEL> pages in this section.~~		[[Ford Falcon]]

			[[Toyota Camry]]

			[[Mitsubishi Magna]]

	==Hybrid Models==		==Hybrid Models==

TristanT at 00:45, 12 October 2008

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	{{Infobox \|		{{Infobox \|
	\|Image = [[Holdenvxcommodore.jpg\|300px]]		\|Image = [[Image:Holdenvxcommodore.jpg\|300px]]
	\|Marque = [[Holden]]		\|Marque = [[Holden]]
	\|aka = '''Type aka here, not up there'''		\|aka = '''Type aka here, not up there'''