1983 AMC Eagle review from North America
"Good car... When it was new"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
When I got this car, the valve cover was severely leaking. Had to replace that before I could even drive it.
The 4WD never worked right.
The AC was busted.
The alternator went within the first week.
It ALWAYS stalled when stopped.
It never liked starting in the cold.
There was always this weird burning smell.
Even with new brake pads, shoes, wheel cylinders, calipers, rotors and everything else, it never stopped right.
The engine oil pump died while driving, and left me on the side of the road.
Driver's door handle never worked.
What paint?
General comments?
It was ugly as sin, but kinda fun to drive in a weird way due to all the strange looks.
It got 30MPG's... When it ran.
It was comfortable on longer trips and had good heat.
It could run at 90+MPH on the highways for extended periods. Not why the engine died.
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | No |
| Model Year | 1983 |
| First year of ownership | 2007 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2007 |
| Engine and transmission | 4.2 Automatic |
| Performance marks | 4/10 |
| Reliability marks | 6/10 |
| Comfort marks | 9/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | |
| Distance when acquired | 97000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 98500 miles |
| Previous car | Jeep Cherokee |
| Date of Entry | 27th November, 2007 |