1984 Plymouth Reliant review from North America
"Nice car, but I would likely not buy another"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
I bought the car with the all too common problem of partially rusted floorboards. I plan to work on this more to fix it permanently and properly.
The motor was recently replaced (by my choice, not a mechanical failure), and the carb never wants to work like it should.
The interior was redone by myself, with velour seats that aren't at all comfortable to sit on.
Other things, like the exhaust, tires, lights and minor body parts are the only things that have been changed.
General comments?
Since my father sold his identical (color and body, anyway) car 5 years back, I always had the dream of owning one. It's also an excellent memory of my dad, because he passed on shortly before I bought it.
In their day, when they were fresh from the assembly line, these cars might have been perfect for the young driver.
Nowadays, these cars will ultimately nickel and dime a person into the poor house if the car was driven in Michigan or any other wintery state.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| First year of ownership | 1999 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2001 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.2L 4 cylinder Automatic |
| Performance marks | 5/10 |
| Reliability marks | 9/10 |
| Comfort marks | 8/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 4/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 52000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 66000 miles |
| Date of Entry | 25th September, 2001 |