my VS has 279 000kms, still good 'cept for a minor PS leak. been reco'd tho. by "other day" how long ago? did you buy private or thru a dealer. i got mine thru a dealer for $5500, it got a full on service, and when it developed a PS leak (the first time, and as all commodores do) i got a new PS Pump installed aswell as new sway bar links and bushes.
What date is it? any ecotec before june/july '05 are f*ked. seal leaks, oil leaks etc etc...