1972 Chevrolet Vega review from North America
"My mistake.. never again"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Aluminum block replaced at 15,000 and needed another at 30,000, but none available because every other Vega was waiting for one at the same time.
2-door wagon (hatchback) doors too heavy to keep them aligned with door latch.
Rust bucket.
Exhaust replaced at 15,000.
General comments?
This piece of junk had nothing to do with how I took care of it. I babied it. It was my pride and joy. Back in the day, it was a joke to say "fill up the oil and check the gas", because each of the two times the engine needed to be replaced, I bought oil by the case, and actually had to put the parking brake on going up a hill to give the car a chance to build up enough power to get over the top! This car was a joke... j_o_k_e!!
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Don't Know |
| Model Year | 1972 |
| First year of ownership | 1973 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 1975 |
| Engine and transmission | Manual |
| Performance marks | 1/10 |
| Reliability marks | 0/10 |
| Comfort marks | 2/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 2/10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 1/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 4000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 30000 miles |
| Date of Entry | 3rd January, 2008 |