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The 2014 Holden Commodore range of configurations is currently priced from $11,999.
Our most recent review of the 2014 Holden Commodore resulted in a score of 8 out of 10 for that particular example.
Carsguide Contributing Journalist Ewan Kennedy had this to say at the time: Set your budget from $4000 to $7000 for a 2006 Holden Commodore Acclaim;$7000 to $11,000 for a 2007 SS;$10,000 to $15,000 for a 2009 SS;$11,000 to $16,000 for a 2009 Calais;$15,000 to $20,000 for a 2011 SS-V;$17,000 to $23,000 for a 2012 Calais V;$18,000 to $25,000 for a 2014 SV6;$24,000 to $32,000 for a 2014 Calais V;$34,000 to $43,000 for a 2016 SS-V Redline.
You can read the full review here.
This is what Ewan Kennedy liked most about this particular version of the Holden Commodore: Affordable and easy to own, service and work on, Plenty of space in both sedan and wagon, Locally tuned suspension
The 2014 Holden Commodore carries a braked towing capacity of up to 2100 Kg, but check to ensure this applies to the configuration you're considering.
The Holden Commodore 2014 prices range from $10,010 for the basic trim level Sedan Evoke (LPG) to $46,970 for the top of the range Sedan SS-V Redline.
The biggest potential repair cost for this make and model would probably be the replacement of the engine’s timing chains. These were of poor design and quality from the start and many Commodore V6s of this era have suffered stretched chains which require replacement. It’s not a cheap job, either, and you should budget for at least a couple of thousand dollars. While the vehicle in question has covered low kilometres, the health or otherwise of its timing chains will be down to how well it’s been serviced over the years. Any skipped servicing makes it a ticking time bomb in this regard. But even well maintained vehicles have experienced the same problem.
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A car with a little extra ground clearance is great for camping as it often allows you to get a little farther away from the masses in their caravans who tend to huddle around the shower block at bush campsites.
The Subaru Outback is a good, solid choice and if you can find an independent workshop to service it, you’ll avoid the cost of dealership prices. And you’re right, the all-wheel-drive would be great for gravel roads. Another vehicle to look at would be a late-model Ford territory diesel which is big and clever inside and has the option of all-wheel-drive. The diesel engine is a plus on the bush where that fuel is more readily available (in really remote areas) and gives you more range for big holidays in the mulga.
Don’t rule out things like the Mitsubishi Pajero, either, which won’t be as around-town friendly, but is a proven quantity and is absolutely tremendous off-road. The same goes for a Toyota Prado or Nissan Pathfinder prior to the current model (which is a bit less hard-core adventure).
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You’ll be waiting quite a number of years for the value to climb to any degree, so if you’re selling it it’s probably best to get out of it now. But if you like it why not keep it and enjoy it? But if you do, keep it for those special days and don’t drive it daily.
Remember though, you have to keep it in pristine condition and well maintained, so don’t park it and forget about it.
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