1991 Plymouth Sundance 2 door hatchback review from North America

The plastic headlight lenses clouded from age and weather. I found using fine-grit sanding and polishing-compound once a year clears them up enough to go on.

A couple interior trim pieces fell off. Someday I will glue them all back on.

I use a stick to hold the back hatch open because the hydraulic lifts have lost their charge.

A short in a wire somewhere caused the rear defrost to come on anytime I stepped on the brake pedal. I disconnected the third brake light and rear defrost all together.

The paint (maroon) has turned to big rust spots on the roof and has faded on the hood and trunk.

I bought the car very cheap and figured it would last me maybe a year. Four years later, and I can't see parting with the old girl until she dies for good.

I've been known to run her a couple quarts low on oil and hardly notice a change in performance.

The car gets an amazing 30-34 miles to the gallon even on mountain roads.

I admit I don't baby the car as I should and I often rev the engine close to max even when it's cold.

I'm impressed with the speed and acceleration the little four cylinder engine has with the 5-speed manual transmission, especially compared to other small engine cars I have owned.

Handling and steering in snow is pretty good, but I wouldn't take the car off road in bad weather.

I have thought about the cost involved in having the car rebuilt to all-new condition and probably would have it done if I won a lottery.

This car turned me into a fan of Chrysler products especially anything Sundance.