1980 Chrysler Cordoba review from North America

Engine coolant leak when bought. Cost $150 to fix.

Blocked intake reducing gas mileage to 9 miles per gallon. Cost $150 to fix.

Some little things here and there, but the cost of each are almost nonexistent and not worth mentioning.

This car is very large and hard to navigate yet its size intimidates people and so they usually get out of the way.

Although it's considered to be a luxury car, it doesn't have many options other than air conditioning, cruise control, and tilt steering wheel.

The 318 engine is very common in Chrysler's so parts are highly accessible and cheap.

The car accelerates fast (0-60 in 12 seconds), but has a top speed of only 81 miles per hour. The engine however is REALLY quiet. I can't even begin to guess how many times I've tried to start the car when it was already running!

The car's ride tends to be quite mellow so if the front shocks are worn, you'll be riding the waves of the ocean!

Just to give an example of how well this car is built: When I got into an accident with a parked 2002 Cavalier, I only had $10 of damage while the newer car had something like $2,500!

I can get 20 miles per gallon in the city easily.

I suggest getting one now while they're still inexpensive. They're are great cars that run forever and have really low maintenance costs. I've only seen 12 others of the same body style as mine in my city since I've owned it so they're getting really rare.

Above all it's a real head turner.