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Is the VE Commodore reliable?

Is the VE Commodore reliable?

Great car for the family. I service it every 6 months, no known issues so far. This car was very well maintained by its previous owner. All I’ve had to do was put new tyres on it and replace brake pads, it’s a very comfortable family car. And so far very reliable.

Is a Holden Omega a VE?

Internationally, the VE was badge engineered as the Chevrolet Lumina, Chevrolet Omega and Pontiac G8. Holden implemented a staged roll-out of the VE variants, releasing the sedan first in July 2006.

How long do ve timing chains last?

Timing chains are very common on these engines to fail even at relatively low mileage compared to other timing chain engines which can last well over 200,000 km. The average kilometres that we replace timing chains on these engines are around the 100,000 km mark.

Is the Holden Commodore Omega a good car?

With its carved curves, chiseled lines and pumped wheel arches the Holden VE Commodore Omega was a good looking car. A billion dollars and five years in the making the VE Commodore was a make or break model for Holden, and in many ways it also represented the future of the traditional Aussie big family car.

How much does a 2008 Holden Commodore cost?

The Holden Commodore 2008 is currently available from $1,850 for the Commodore Omega up to $40,000 for the Commodore SS-V.

Is the Omega a good looking car?

… With its carved curves, chiseled lines and pumped wheel arches the Holden VE Commodore Omega was a good looking car. A billion dollars and five years in the making the VE Commodore was a make or break model for Holden, and in many ways it also represented the future of the traditional Aussie big family car.

How reliable is the Omega ve?

Service intervals for the Omega was 15,000 km. Check for a service record, proper maintenance is the key to a long life for a car. Overall the VE was well built and is generally reliable, although the early cars suffered by production gremlins that were ironed out quite quickly.