1990 Plymouth Laser RS review from North America
"An excellent car for the price"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Original upgraded stereo melted at 10,000, good reason to stick in a deck and CD player.
Factory recall on timing belt at 30,000.
Replaced turbo at 69000 by dealership under warranty.
Brakes and rotors replaced at 155,000 miles.
Replaced turbo and timing belt at 160,000.
Paint is starting to fade, black is very hard to maintain on any car, the sun just eats it up.
General comments?
Loved it since I seen it in a 1988 car and driver review column.
I haven't been able to find a car on the market, since, that has given me the same satisfaction, performance, reliability, gas mileage etc.
I still get 29 mpg driving 50 miles a day back and forth to work.
It still has the original Clutch.
I normally just gas it up, check the oil and go.
It is still one of the best cars I have ever driven in the snow.
I hope to drive it at least 2 more years before major engine overhaul.
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![]() ![]() | Overall, a good car |
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| First year of ownership | 1989 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2003 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.0 turbo Manual |
| Performance marks | 10/10 |
| Reliability marks | 9/10 |
| Comfort marks | 9/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 9/10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 9/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 400 miles |
| Most recent distance | 170560 miles |
| Previous car | Dodge Shadow |
| Date of Entry | 5th June, 2003 |

