1986 Chevrolet Sprint Plus review from North America
"Economical with excellent performance"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
- I had to replace both rear tires at approximately 150k and the front tires at approximately 140K.
- Some electrical problems occurred at approximately 160K.
- The stitching on the covers of the seats has started to unravel, possibly due to sun damage.
General comments?
The performance for this little car is superior to any car I have ever had. As the years and miles add up it continues to provide superior service in terms of gasoline consumption and repairs.
Typically consumption is 43-45 mpg for slower drives around town, and 50-55 mpg for longer trips on the freeway.
On the freeway this 15 year old car purrs along at 75-85 mph and has been known to pass newer model cars on an uphill climb.
It is not a sprinter in the sense that it will go from zero to 80 in a nano-second. In fact I would compare the Chevrolet Sprint to the turtle.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Don't Know |
| First year of ownership | 1987 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2001 |
| Engine and transmission | 1.6 Manual |
| Performance marks | 10/10 |
| Reliability marks | 10/10 |
| Comfort marks | 7/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 5/10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 10/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 40000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 164000 miles |
| Date of Entry | 10th August, 2001 |