1977 Opel Ascona S review from Sweden
"A rusty racer!"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Cylinder head cracked due to overheating at 200,000 km.
Except from that, nothing but brake-pads and wiper rubbers.
The body started rusting away after two years.
General comments?
These are wonderful cars. Not so comfy, not such high quality, but it sure is fun. The heat is no good in these cars. Driving this in the Swedish winters is not too smart. But it's alright though. Really fun to drive. They have much rust-problems. That's frustrating.
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 | 265k miles with a 1900cc engine and and no end in sight |
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| First year of ownership | 1997 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2003 |
| Engine and transmission | 1.9 Manual |
| Performance marks | 6/10 |
| Reliability marks | 8/10 |
| Comfort marks | 6/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 6/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 18500 kilometres |
| Most recent distance | 22500 kilometres |
| Previous car | Volvo 244 |
| Date of Entry | 20th January, 2004 |