Are Holdens good?
Poor reliability and atrocious support are well documented – and declining popularity poses the risk of extreme depreciation in three to five years if you make the mistake of buying a Holden today. Here’s how, when and why they went wrong.
Who owns holden2020?
This led to the announcement, on 11 December 2013, that Holden would cease vehicle and engine production by the end of 2017….Holden.
| Trade name | Holden |
|---|---|
| Defunct | 31 December 2020 |
| Fate | Holden brand phased out; replaced by GM Specialty Vehicles |
| Successor | GMSV (for HSV) |
Where are Zafiras made?
Zafira Tourer C (2011-2019)
| Zafira Tourer C | |
|---|---|
| Also called | Opel Zafira Tourer (Europe) Vauxhall Zafira Tourer (United Kingdom) Opel Zafira |
| Production | 2011–2019 (LHD) 2011–2018 (RHD) |
| Assembly | Germany: Bochum Germany: Rüsselsheim Russia: Kaliningrad (2012–2015) |
| Designer | Quentin Huber (FL, exterior) |
How long does Corsa engine last?
If you changed the oil and oil filter say every 5,000 miles not Vauxhall’s 20,000 miles and religiously checked the oil level in between changes, then probably 200,000 miles with little or no cam chain wear.
What’s wrong with Holden?
Holden Caulfield suffers from post traumatic stress disorder. The fictional cause is the death of his beloved little brother, Allie. The reason that The Catcher in the Rye is so powerful is that it is a true book (I don’t say that it is a true story). Salinger, himself, and Holden’s PTSD is Salinger’s PTSD.
Are Zafiras still being made?
Vauxhall has ended production of its Zafira Tourer and Astra GTC models following low sales, driven by growing demand for SUV alternatives.
Which is the best Zafira engine?
Provided you cover enough miles each year to justify the extra expense, the Zafira Tourer’s diesel engines suit it best. The 1.6-litre diesel is smooth, strong and impressively efficient. 0-62mph takes 10.4 seconds with this engine and once on the move it pulls pretty well.