1985 Dodge Lancer LS review from North America
"A high performer, but a big fixer - the harder you drive the more you fix"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
The car always seems to have something wrong. We bought it used with the turbocharger shot on it. We changed that and drove it.
A brake line went, then another one went.
The power-steering hoses started to leak and bust, so we changed that, then the radiator started to leak. We put new brakes in then.
The idle control stabilizer motor went out. Then the throttle position sensor died. Then it blew a head gasket.
Now it's totally fixed till tommorrow.
General comments?
The car rides nice though with a leather interior, and heated seats.
It also has a nice digital dash and great gas mileage - 43mpg.
| 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 | 2.2 turbo Manual |
| Performance marks | 8/10 |
| Reliability marks | 3/10 |
| Comfort marks | 10/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 0/10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 4/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 20403 kilometres |
| Most recent distance | 29862 kilometres |
| Previous car | Volkswagen Rabbit |
| Date of Entry | 24th May, 2001 |