1987 Chevrolet Spectrum review from North America
"Very good bargain"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Recalls before I bought the car...
Replaced Head Gasket Set.
Replaced Spark Plugs.
Replaced Valves.
Timing Belt Broke twice before purchase (I bought it while it was broken and had to fix it all myself)
Replaced Wiring Set.
Replaced Radiator Tubes.
Need to Replace Exhaust Manifold.
Need to Replace Exhaust Pipe.
Need to Replace Brake Pads soon.
There are probably some other things I should fix up, when I received it it was in pretty bad shape...
General comments?
It's a very fuel efficient car.
I like the feel of the accelerator and steering, less sensitive, so you have more range of motion, compared to a Honda Accord (1995 Automatic)...
Accelerates slowly, I floor it out of intersections and it still it slow.
I ran a test in a garage and my engine was 90 HP, but I've polished almost all the engine and nearly rebuilt it.
There is lots of room for me and my friends in this car.
Pretty good cornering, I can corner just as well as in the Honda Accord.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| First year of ownership | 2002 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2002 |
| Engine and transmission | 1.5L Isuzu Automatic |
| Performance marks | 8/10 |
| Reliability marks | 7/10 |
| Comfort marks | 7/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 9/10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 9/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 226007 kilometres |
| Most recent distance | 226525 kilometres |
| Date of Entry | 7th August, 2002 |