1988 Plymouth Reliant LX review from North America
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Everything brake lines 4 engines in 3 cars.
General comments?
I previously was in love with the Plymouth Reliant k-cars, but now I hate everything about them. the only thing I gained was complete knowledge on how to work on all Chrysler 2.2's inside out. I have had the worst experience ever with this type of car. without exaggeration 3 cars and 4 engines later I despise it. other people say they are great or they are tanks, but I have had the worst luck with them. I blew up the first k car on the road 1 mile away from home and barely got it there. the 2nd one was my fault. k cars are not off road racers by no means, even if Budweiser told you so. lol a hole in the oil pan did that one in when I was far from home. well while I was going through those 2 cars my mom bought one by chance and that car ran great for a while until she felt bad for me and gave me her k car my 3rd and final k car. big mistake. I did learn my lesson and babied the car, but... it hated me. seriously the 3rd was not a charm I had it a week and the head gasket went without warning <still driving like a grandma not beating it> no big deal I changed it with no problems. but so much antifreeze mixed with the oil that even with an oil change the engine blew. so I felt like changing it and did. well it ran good for a month until 3 brake lines went, the alternator, starter, fuel lines, deer accident, brand new flat tire, thermostat, exhaust and finally a new knocking engine. all in 500 miles!!! I learned one thing from this whole thing that I need to pass on to all k-car drivers... after 120000 miles if one thing goes expect many many more problems. I mean this goes beyond normal maintenance.
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | No |
| First year of ownership | 2003 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2004 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.2 Automatic |
| Performance marks | 4/10 |
| Reliability marks | 1/10 |
| Comfort marks | 8/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 3/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 140000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 143000 miles |
| Previous car | Chevrolet Celebrity |
| Date of Entry | 3rd March, 2004 |

