Holden Owner Upgrades After 22 Years, 869,000 Miles

roteague · 07-05-2006, 10:04 PM

"Rodney Boyle of Queensland, Australia had been driving his 1984 Holden Gemini diesel for 22 years, during which he has amassed a staggering 1.4 million kilometers (869,000+ miles) on the odometer. In addition to being reliable -- the car saw very few major repairs in its lifetime of service -- the old Gemini averaged around 54 miles per gallon for him. "

http://www.autoblog.com/2006/07/05/h...869-000-miles/

betron02 · 07-05-2006, 10:39 PM

that is why i love diesel engines

redTT · 07-05-2006, 11:45 PM

Try the Holden Taxis, those things regularly get those type of milage.

Kennyboy · 07-06-2006, 12:39 AM

I always wonder why GM import those diesel engine to the states. Maybe it has to do with the oil companies, maybe it has to do with the dealerships with lost repair cash flows coming in, maybe it has to do with the Bush adminstration war on terrorism. Whatever the case, bring those diesel stateside.

mikmak · 07-06-2006, 10:41 AM

A 1984 petrol Nissan Bluebird puts out about 10 times the content CO2 pollution compared to that of a modern day 4.0l Prado. This is why I hated diesel engines. (modern ones are, of course, much better)

mikmak · 07-06-2006, 10:46 AM

As for driving a gemini for 22 years, this guy deserves a medal for bravery.

asim · 07-06-2006, 10:48 AM

Wow, looks like he might have got tired of it. LOL

ZvetteGuy · 07-06-2006, 10:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kennyboy

I always wonder why GM import those diesel engine to the states. Maybe it has to do with the oil companies, maybe it has to do with the dealerships with lost repair cash flows coming in, maybe it has to do with the Bush adminstration war on terrorism. Whatever the case, bring those diesel stateside.

How did Bush get into this picture... the car is a 1980 somthing... before Bush and his administration came into the picture... but, more options for the car segment and diesel engines would be great for today's market... especially if it would get the 50+ mpg...

More options is the American way... why not follow it?!

Wagon of Fury · 07-06-2006, 11:34 AM

Geez, for the good publicity it brings in, Vauxhall oughta give the guy the new Astra in trade.

mmciau · 07-06-2006, 04:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mikmak

As for driving a gemini for 22 years, this guy deserves a medal for bravery.

Steady!!!!

I drove a Gemini knocker for 15 years - body cancer got it in the end. Mechanically, the only trouble was the seal on the extended alternator shaft - it use to lose its tension and oil from the vacuum pump would end up inside the alternator causing grief!!!

I got 256K Km out of her. She was the supreme slug!!

Mike

Kheiron · 07-06-2006, 04:56 PM

GM should tout this locally in the Austrailian market as to the quality and reliability of their vehicles. More examples of this on high volume US cars should also be mentioned regionally here in the US market though, attesting to the quality of their recent/current offerings. Its better than showing how much lower a lease rate you can get on a aveo - impala, etc. imho.

Aych Es Vee · 07-06-2006, 04:57 PM

A Gemini!

what a fluke

Kheiron · 07-06-2006, 05:21 PM

GM should tout this locally in the Austrailian market as to the quality and reliability of their vehicles. More examples of this on high volume US cars should also be mentioned regionally here in the US market though, attesting to the quality of their recent/current offerings. Its better than showing how much lower a lease rate you can get on a aveo - impala, etc. imho.

01cavalier · 07-06-2006, 06:39 PM

That's a long way for a car like that to last. Awesome mileage too...

Stormin · 07-06-2006, 08:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Wagon of Fury

Geez, for the good publicity it brings in, Vauxhall oughta give the guy the new Astra in trade.

Vauxhall??? Wrong country mate.

07-05-2006, 10:04 PM	#1 (permalink)
roteague 5.3 Liter Vortec V8 Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Kaneohe, HI Posts: 1,437	Holden Owner Upgrades After 22 Years, 869,000 Miles "Rodney Boyle of Queensland, Australia had been driving his 1984 Holden Gemini diesel for 22 years, during which he has amassed a staggering 1.4 million kilometers (869,000+ miles) on the odometer. In addition to being reliable -- the car saw very few major repairs in its lifetime of service -- the old Gemini averaged around 54 miles per gallon for him. " http://www.autoblog.com/2006/07/05/h...869-000-miles/ Last edited by Ming : 07-06-2006 at 10:38 AM.

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betron02 3.8 Liter V6 Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Addison, IL Drives: 2002 F-150 CrewCab 2007 Hummer H3x Posts: 397	Re: Holden owner upgrades after 22 years, 869,000 miles that is why i love diesel engines

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redTT 3.6 Liter V6 Join Date: Nov 2005 Posts: 1,061	Re: Holden owner upgrades after 22 years, 869,000 miles Try the Holden Taxis, those things regularly get those type of milage.

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Kennyboy 6.0 Liter Vortec V8 Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Long Beach, CA Drives: Caddy CTS Posts: 1,525	Re: Holden owner upgrades after 22 years, 869,000 miles I always wonder why GM import those diesel engine to the states. Maybe it has to do with the oil companies, maybe it has to do with the dealerships with lost repair cash flows coming in, maybe it has to do with the Bush adminstration war on terrorism. Whatever the case, bring those diesel stateside. __________________

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mikmak 7.0 Liter LS7 V8 Join Date: May 2005 Location: Pacific Paradise, Australia Drives: VZ Wagon and JSII sedan Posts: 8,033	Re: Holden owner upgrades after 22 years, 869,000 miles A 1984 petrol Nissan Bluebird puts out about 10 times the content CO2 pollution compared to that of a modern day 4.0l Prado. This is why I hated diesel engines. (modern ones are, of course, much better) __________________ You start a conversation you cant even finish it. You're talkin a lot, but you're not sayin anything. When I have nothing to say, my lips are sealed. Say something once, why say it again?

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07-06-2006, 10:46 AM	#6 (permalink)
mikmak 7.0 Liter LS7 V8 Join Date: May 2005 Location: Pacific Paradise, Australia Drives: VZ Wagon and JSII sedan Posts: 8,033	Re: Holden owner upgrades after 22 years, 869,000 miles As for driving a gemini for 22 years, this guy deserves a medal for bravery. __________________ You start a conversation you cant even finish it. You're talkin a lot, but you're not sayin anything. When I have nothing to say, my lips are sealed. Say something once, why say it again?

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asim Firebird Concept (the turbine one) Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 11,271	Re: Holden owner upgrades after 22 years, 869,000 miles Wow, looks like he might have got tired of it. LOL __________________ I'll make a new sig. Later.

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Wagon of Fury 1.8 Liter ECOTEC Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Philadelphia Drives: 03 Subaru WRX Wagon Posts: 33	Re: Holden owner upgrades after 22 years, 869,000 miles Geez, for the good publicity it brings in, Vauxhall oughta give the guy the new Astra in trade.

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Kheiron Banned Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 933	Re: Holden owner upgrades after 22 years, 869,000 miles GM should tout this locally in the Austrailian market as to the quality and reliability of their vehicles. More examples of this on high volume US cars should also be mentioned regionally here in the US market though, attesting to the quality of their recent/current offerings. Its better than showing how much lower a lease rate you can get on a aveo - impala, etc. imho.

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Aych Es Vee 3.9 Liter V6 Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Canberra, Australia Drives: RB25det powered 1987 Holden VL Berlina & a 2004 Fo Posts: 886	Re: Holden owner upgrades after 22 years, 869,000 miles A Gemini! what a fluke

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Kheiron Banned Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 933	Re: Holden owner upgrades after 22 years, 869,000 miles GM should tout this locally in the Austrailian market as to the quality and reliability of their vehicles. More examples of this on high volume US cars should also be mentioned regionally here in the US market though, attesting to the quality of their recent/current offerings. Its better than showing how much lower a lease rate you can get on a aveo - impala, etc. imho.

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01cavalier 6.0 Liter LS2 V8 Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Portland, OR Drives: 2007 Cobalt Posts: 4,818	Re: Holden owner upgrades after 22 years, 869,000 miles That's a long way for a car like that to last. Awesome mileage too...

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