1982 Talbot 1100 VF II review from Sweden
"The memories make me sad"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Rust, rust and more rust. I had to buy a welding machine.
Had to replace lower ball joints.
One front suspension torsion bar snapped.
Starting motor broke (a couple of times).
Drive shafts of very poor quality.
Brake lining and brake shoes had to be replaced often.
Water leaking in somewhere under the dashboard.
Replaces exhaust system many times.
Door locks were like bad jokes.
Linkage in between gearbox and stick fell apart.
General comments?
A very comfortable little car if you don't mind an engine that sounds like a type writer. Wonderful seats, nice steering wheel.
Quite quick for its 69 hp.
Low petrol costs.
You have to be an acrobat to give this car a proper service.
The best place for a Simca is either in a car museum or at a junk yard.
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | No |
| First year of ownership | 1992 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2002 |
| Engine and transmission | 1.4 Manual |
| Performance marks | 6/10 |
| Reliability marks | 5/10 |
| Comfort marks | 6/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 0/10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 6/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 52000 kilometres |
| Most recent distance | 90000 kilometres |
| Previous car | SAAB 900 |
| Date of Entry | 5th April, 2003 |