[GMH454]

Rob the only problems we have had so far is with early engine retirements (one let go when being driven out of the dealer, back in late 1999 & early 2000.) Fault was caused by sump, oil pump problems. Apart from that no other compaints.
Mine has about 10,000 Kls with virtually no oil useage. Interesting to see how they stack up over time.
The SS Lumina is a Monaro rebadged as a Chev. Saudis don't know what a Holden is.
Was thinking last night after the post at what a strange car my Commodore is :-
4 Door family sedan (base model executive)
Air Con ...essential in Aust.
No power windows
No traction control
No Limited slip diff
Steel 15 x 6 wheels...with plastic hub caps no less.
AND 300hp engine.
Kind of reminds you of a L72 Biscayne.
Thanks for the note on the Vortec.

Sorry about GM in the US, from where I stand it looks like they keep shooting themselves in the foot.
Two top selling cars in the US are a Honda and a Toyota.

Even our Falcons outsell the Camrys. (New Falcon XR8 with 5.3 Ltre OHC rumoured to pull 260 KW ...more than the Corvette. ) Can't wait to see GMH's reply.

Rgds Terry