1974 AMC Hornet Sportabout review from North America
"High"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
The engine leaked oil badly. You had to have a carton of oil in the back compartment. The front fenders rusted out. There wasn't much holding the fenders on the front end.
General comments?
I loved this car. Too bad, I wrecked it. With rear wheel drive, doughnuts were easy on any iced or snow covered parking lot. There was tons of room for all my friends, and our gear. I wish that I still owned that car today.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| First year of ownership | 1986 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 1989 |
| Engine and transmission | 258 c.i. 6 Automatic |
| Performance marks | 7/10 |
| Reliability marks | 6/10 |
| Comfort marks | 7/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 7/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 170000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 215000 miles |
| Previous car | AMC Hornet |
| Date of Entry | 5th August, 2003 |