The guiding range if it were sold privately would be $14,000-$16,000.If it were traded in it would be valued at $11,000-$13,000. On average a 2009 Calais would be expected to have done 80,000-130,000 km. The car you are considering has done considerably more kays than the average 2009 model, but at $10,000 it’s priced well under the market value. You should check for oil consumption, there have been reports of the 6.0-litre V8 using oil. Apart from that it comes to condition.

They do have problems; you are not alone. But you shouldn't be left with the problems, as you have reported the issues and they are being dealt with. I would keep the pressure up on the dealer and Holden to ensure they don't drop the ball.

HOLDEN tells us it is taking this problem seriously and looking into every complaint, but so far we haven't had any meaningful explanation.The problem seems to affect cars with lots of electrical features -- such as your Calais. Keep the pressure on the dealer and in turn on Holden to come up with a solution.