1985 Chevrolet Citation II review from North America
"A great car for a 17 year old student"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
The muffler had a huge hole in it when I got it.
Another part of the exhaust system was rusted through, and needed to be replaced.
Needed new shock plugs.
Paint was rusting and chipping.
Seat belts are lethargic while retracting.
Head liner was sagging.
Speedometer cable is broken or something. My speedometer and odometer don't work...
The check engine light comes on randomly, mostly when I'm going 55+ on the highway.
It stalls sometimes when I have to stop at red lights (basically when it's cold out).
No air conditioning.
Needs the fan to be running at all times or else the engine would over heat.
General comments?
With a new paint job, a new headliner, and a new muffler, this car looks as good as new.
It gets good gas mileage (I believe I fill up every other week, about 12 gallons or so)
Wonderful insurance rates due to the age of the vehicle.
It runs great when it doesn't stall, and it gets me from point A to point B.
It was definitely worth the $500 US I bought it for.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| First year of ownership | 2004 |
| Engine and transmission | Not sure... Automatic |
| Performance marks | 8/10 |
| Reliability marks | 8/10 |
| Comfort marks | 7/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 8/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 77512 miles |
| Most recent distance | 77512 miles |
| Date of Entry | 29th April, 2004 |