Does anyone own / owned Holden Viva station wagon? Any known issues with this car? Is it good or not worth looking at?
Any alternatives for a family station wagon?
Also considering: Nissan Primera or Wingroad (year 2002 and up) Volkswagen Passat or Golf (but a bit concerned about cost of service as we've never owned a European car before) Maybe Ford Mondeo? or even Focus might be good enough in terms of space.
extrayda,
May 31, 7:12pm
I'd avoid it. I had a Daewoo Lacetti (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/- Daewoo_Lacetti#/media/File:Dae- woo_Nubira_Sedan_front.jpg) from new as a work car once. It was acceptable if uninspiring for a while, then bits started to go wrong with it. It's best trick was to keep on accelerating for a short while when you took you foot off the gas, made for some embarrassing gearchanges (manual) with a great rev when you put the clutch in. Also best to avoid trying to accelerate into small gaps, as it would then try to hit the car in front. Holden were unhelpful with it. Eventually I got rid of it, the problem was never fixed with my car. Don't know if they sorted it after that. I would never buy a Daewoo based Holden of any sort - admittedly off that experience only, and what I have heard others say. Maybe they are better now, but I still wouldn't be risking it. Resale was pretty appalling in the past to (haven't checked current resale but have a look on here to see),
olgry,
May 31, 7:23pm
Thank you for sharing your experience. It is helpful. :)
peja,
May 31, 8:50pm
God no! Somebody I know bought one, had troubles with overheating, electricals etc etc all in the space of 6 months, sold for half what he paid for it. Avoid, they are trouble
Wingroad would be a far better option for reliability, if a bit uninspiring, Primeras are good if you avoid the earlier CVT models. Passats and Golfs can be really good value but need servicing, if there is someone near you that can do that inexpensively or you can do it yourself may also be an option. Avoid the earlier DSG transmissions though.
Anything will be better than a Viva. Even the original 60's or 70's Viva
xs1100,
May 31, 8:57pm
Nissan wingroad/primera non cvt trans far better bet than a viva and European can be expensive if you don't have the right mechanic or tho can be expensive with the right mechanic also LOL
msigg,
Aug 17, 9:24pm
Yea as xs1100 said. He is correct.
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