1977 Chrysler Alpine GL review from UK and Ireland
"Rusty and not well built, but reliable and comfortable"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Nothing major in the time I owned it, which is a miracle because they didn't get a good press at the time.
Build quality was pretty poor though - it was built in 1970s France after all. The dashboard, rear parcel shelf, and radio speakers all rattled and vibrated.
Heated rear window never worked.
Rust started rearing its ugly head after two years. Thin French steel.
General comments?
The Alpine was a 5-door hatchback built by Simca in France and sold as a Chrysler in the UK.
Good grip when cornering, but very soft suspension was enough to make anyone seasick.
1.3 litre engine was reliable, but not really adequate for the size of the car.
Rust was a real problem on these cars, There aren't many left now.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Don't Know |
| First year of ownership | 1977 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 1980 |
| Engine and transmission | 1.3 Manual |
| Performance marks | 6/10 |
| Reliability marks | 8/10 |
| Comfort marks | 9/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 6/10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 8/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 0 miles |
| Most recent distance | 36000 miles |
| Previous car | Hillman Imp |
| Date of Entry | 5th October, 2003 |