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    I HAVE a 1988 VL Commodore auto in pristine condition. It has done 156,000km and has always been serviced, including the transmission. I wanted to trade it for a new Mazda, but was told it was worth only $1000 because it has a Nissan engine. What is your opinion?
    Answered by CarsGuide
    29 December 2005
    Graham Smith

    SOME people think the VL was one of the best, if not the best early Commodore, because it had a Nissan engine. The Nissan six is a good, reliable engine and I'm sure you've felt its good performance. In the Nissan it was bullet-proof, but it had a few problems in the Commodore, caused by installation, not the engine. The Commodore's radiator was prone to breaking an internal baffle, affecting the flow of coolant, and mechanics often wouldn't bleed the cooling system properly after repairing the radiator. This led to overheating problems. If yours is in good condition, it's worth $2000-$3000, and would be popular with young drivers. It sounds as if the dealer doesn't want to take it off your hands. Do a deal where you keep the VL and sell it privately.

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