1989 Geo Spectrum CL review from North America
"Slow and stubborn"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
1) Headliner has fallen
2) Bother rear doors will not open
3) CV joints are both going out
4) paint peeling from front bumper
5) UP-SHIFT light on dash quit
6) idle is acting up.
Engine sounds like a mad typewriter coming down the road, cars itself rides like a grocery cart.
General comments?
As much as I dislike this car I have to say that its been fairly reliable for me. Its got a problem not if you drive for more than 20 minutes its not going to start back until its cooled completely off. I only paid 1500.00 cash so I guess I got a good deal. I wouldn't buy another Spectrum though-
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| First year of ownership | 2000 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2003 |
| Engine and transmission | 1.5 Manual |
| Performance marks | 0/10 |
| Reliability marks | 8/10 |
| Comfort marks | 5/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 4/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 102000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 145000 miles |
| Previous car | Plymouth Horizon |
| Date of Entry | 25th May, 2003 |