Comments on: New Holden Barina spied

By: Marky Mark

Marky Mark — Tue, 05 May 2009 10:38:08 +0000

Just purchased the new Barina 3 Door Hatch Auto in white. I have to wait about 3 and a half weeks for delivery but it will be worth it. It\’s a funky little number with a zippy engine. I\’m a big, tall bloke and there is heaps of head and leg room. It\’s roomier than the so called medium i30.I also got the extra pack including ABS and alloy wheels. It looks great. check it out at: http://www.chevrolet.it/aveo-3.....i-360.html. It\’s know as the Chevrolet Aveo in most countries. I reccommend that everyone in the market for a small Auto that they test drive the new Barina. Be quick if you want a good deal before June 30 though. I think the special grants ends then. Cheers.

By: Beep Beep!!

Beep Beep!! — Sun, 23 Nov 2008 06:57:12 +0000

For all you idiots who make comments without actually checking the facts- the TK MY09 model (the new one) had its safety upgraded and is now a FOUR STAR rating, not two… Dickheads… I drive a new Barina and I love it. It’s great!

By: frank white

frank white — Fri, 21 Nov 2008 00:47:20 +0000

i am ashamed to say yes i bought one
the new barina is the worst car i have even bought the faults are many
1 massive understeer due to a poor quality front suspension and a rear axle layout mine has been replaced at 3000km
the car has steering problems wants to go bush and holden have informed me twice that the car is set to the allowable tollerence
a quick trip to fulcum and they informed me that yes this is a common problem with barinas but it can be remidied approx 4hrs labour
when notified of this the dealer the dealer informed me that their staff do not have the training or knowledge to rectify it and it is up to me to get it repaired as they have followed all holden repair guidelines
the barinas may need to have the throttle control sensor switch replaced and even then it may not stop the increase in revs when you depress the clutch no will it improve the poor deceleration response
the mysterious noise that occuurs between 750and 1500 revs when using the cluch well good news
holden dont know the cause of this but are working on a fix and will contact owners when the have a solution
fuel economy forget it as average use is 9 to 11 per 100km
and im a conservative driver
overall impression very lucky to receive any star and that are only for looks 1 star from me
but anway i have an excuse for buying this car old age whats yours

By: Wheelnut

Wheelnut — Sun, 09 Nov 2008 09:31:23 +0000

For all of those who say that the Daewoo Lanos/ Holden Barina is a deathtrap..
Last night in Perth there was a serious head on accident on the Kwinana Freeway involving a Lanos and a Truck.

Photographs of the accident are in todays WA Sunday Times and there is virtually no way of telling what the car was..

Appears as though the car is torn it two – the engine and gearbox have been forced into the cabin; the steering and suspension is ripped apart; you can’t see the dashboard ; the windscreen is gone; the drivers door and roof is ripped off

It Looks like a crushed aluminium can – yet the 30 year old female driver survived escaping with some back and lower leg injuries….

By: Casey J

Casey J — Sun, 09 Nov 2008 06:18:08 +0000

I recently collected my new car two days ago. 2008 Holden Barina.

I was shocked it was so much bigger than the one i drove. 1995 Holden Barina Swing model. I like the size of it.

I think they made it a too big and its almost like i’m driving inside a ball or something. Everything looks hi – tech iinside. I find that i have to keep turning the steering wheel a fair bit to do a direction. Toyota corolla 1994’s steering wheel does a better job than that.

I’m not complaining but who knows if i ‘m not happy i can always trade it for a Ford in the next two years.

By: well well well

well well well — Thu, 23 Oct 2008 11:31:06 +0000

I do beleive that this car has a higher reliablity rating than the VE Comodoore now that is really sad to say the least

By: James Wheelahan

James Wheelahan — Thu, 23 Oct 2008 11:07:20 +0000

I brought a barina last yr. It goes well, but i had trouble insuring it because nrma refused to believe that the owner (me) was male.

It doesnt go that fast, but i couldnt afford a real mans car so had to settle for the barina. My mates pay me out about it, but i secretly love driving a womens car

By: Matthew

Matthew — Thu, 02 Oct 2008 01:29:36 +0000

I find it hard to agree with people saying its crap and comparing it to the much more expensive and larger Jazz.
I think Holden are playing the market well with sourcing some of its cars from GM-Daewoo in NZ were currently in a recession and there has been a large slump in new and used car sales, lots of people are looking for cheaper and sometimes smaller alternatives. The Barina and Epica fit in well however I think the Viva hatch should be dropped sedan and wagon kept no need for hatch with the Astra. Maybe in a few years we will see the European Opel sourced cars make a return.

By: Lee

Lee — Thu, 07 Aug 2008 07:22:34 +0000

Get a life people. honestly its just sad your spending time slagging a car you dont like or will own. Everyone to there own,There are worse things to worry about in life, If the car was that bad it wouldnt sell or wouldnt be aloud on the market,GET OVER IT LOSERS….ps: the Barina looks great to………. not like the getz like everyone says, that looks like plastic, but if people like it thats all that matters, you buy what you want, Spend your time doing more important things..

By: Josh

Josh — Mon, 04 Aug 2008 17:16:59 +0000

Guess what guys.
Just checked out the Chevy website for the 2009 Aveo (Which is this Barina).
5 Star EuroNCAP rating.
Just shows you.

By: franz chong

franz chong — Mon, 28 Jul 2008 06:39:17 +0000

A terrible excuse for a car.If You can find a good quality one two year old version of a Corolla,Elantra,Cerato,Tiida,Focus,Mazda3 and other cars in that end of the market with low mileage and in good condition buy one of them or if you must buy new go to a Mazda dealer and buy a 2 or Suzuki for a Swift or Toyota for a Yaris.Off the topic a little bit.Does anyone remember the Lada Samara?Those things were such a joke it made us thankful for the Laser,Pulsar,Corolla,Lancer of the day

By: Matt

Matt — Sat, 19 Jul 2008 05:51:04 +0000

I honestly think it looks quite good from the pictures I saw from holden NZ I thought it was from Opel. The rear of the Barina I think looks like the Kia Picanto. This is a much improved car and safety is improved now with side curtain A/bags and I think it should get at least a 3 stars maybe 4 but im not holding my breath for that. The new Alloys not shown on the photos above looks so much better than the old most boring rims in the world.
All in all a better looking Barina and I’d choose it over a Yaris anyday… maybe just until safety rating come in :D

By: AC COBRA

AC COBRA — Sat, 05 Jul 2008 12:48:49 +0000

berina is spelt Barina Lisa, obviously have one because you clearly have a Holdenwoo mentality by saying Daewoo are not bad, next you will be wishing the Pope is good in bed 2..

By: Lisa

Lisa — Sat, 05 Jul 2008 11:59:33 +0000

to all of you,you do not know where you talking about.
Complaining about nothing. Berina a good car even the daewoo was not bad.

By: Myke

Myke — Tue, 01 Jul 2008 08:39:07 +0000

Mandy, even the boss of Holden has stated it as an insuperior product and lacking quality. It is a pretty clear message if the boss of Holden doesn’t support one of its products.

By: Dlr1

Dlr1 — Tue, 01 Jul 2008 05:37:01 +0000

Mandy, the Barina is a car for chicks or GAY men, and a pathetic one at that.

By: Stevo the Devo

Stevo the Devo — Tue, 01 Jul 2008 05:19:07 +0000

Listen up Mandy and all the other bimbos!!! If your daddy buys you one of these cars he wants to get rid of you. There should be a minimum safety requirement on all new cars. Holden are so desperate to grab your cash that they put their name to this piece of shit. Shame!!! Shame!!! Shame!!!

By: Carl

Carl — Mon, 30 Jun 2008 21:52:59 +0000

It’s air heads like Mandy that these awful cars are aimed at!!!
The saying a sucker is born every minute could not be truer when it comes to buyers of these cars!

By: No Name

No Name — Mon, 30 Jun 2008 14:29:08 +0000

Durr Mandy its not the motor they are smiling and waving at is it. Come on girl, sure your fathers proud of you.

By: Mandy

Mandy — Mon, 30 Jun 2008 13:05:00 +0000

Don’t know why you guys don’t like the Barina, me and my girlfriends all drive Barinas and we love them.
We love it when the boys beep beep and whistle at us driving past.
I do modelling for FHM magazine and promotional work so I need a cute little car, I cruise down to the beach with my girlfriends in ouir bikinis and all the ute boyz check us out, if you don’t like the Barina guys you must be GAY, cause us girls love them, Seeya xoxo