1974 Chevrolet Vega review from North America
"GM - An awful manufacturer"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
The engine got noisy at about 15,000.
The dashboard plastic broke up from the California sun, and the carpeting & upholstery pretty well disintegrated at the same time.
General comments?
It was fun to drive. The manual transmission (3-speed) was geared rather high so it would cruise well on the highway, and the steering was pretty articulate. Brakes average. It was comfortable.
When the car self-destructed, the local Chevy dealer (now out of business) basically dogged me and stalled till I went away. I was really young & stupid. I get steamed every now and then, and write to General Motors to tell them about my experience, but they never respond.
I sold the car which had quit running after 1 1/2 years for $500, and the kid that bought it never got it running. I have never AND will never buy a GM automobile.
I then bought a 12 year old Toyota Stout pickup that ran for 10 years, and was running when I sold it. Big difference.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | No |
| Model Year | 1974 |
| First year of ownership | 1974 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 1976 |
| Engine and transmission | Manual |
| Performance marks | 8/10 |
| Reliability marks | 0/10 |
| Comfort marks | 7/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 0/10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 1/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 10 miles |
| Most recent distance | 30000 miles |
| Previous car | MG B |
| Date of Entry | 19th May, 2008 |