1989 Plymouth Reliant review from North America
"A waste of money, regardless of price"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
The fuel pump died at 99K.
Both wheel cylinders for the rear brakes started leaking at 100K.
One of the cylinder heads cracked at 101K.
The water pump broke at 102K.
The heater broke 3 times in less than a month (this was December in Massachusetts, mind you).
General comments?
I bought it only because the price was right and I desperately needed a car (my '72 LTD died after 169,000 miles... RIP).
I knew Ks had a bad reputation, but this is insane. As soon as I can afford something nicer, I'm dumping this piece of garbage.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Don't Know |
| First year of ownership | 2000 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2001 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.2L Trans-4 Automatic |
| Performance marks | 4/10 |
| Reliability marks | 1/10 |
| Comfort marks | 6/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 2/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 97300 miles |
| Most recent distance | 102100 miles |
| Previous car | Ford LTD |
| Date of Entry | 27th February, 2001 |