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"The Deer Slayer!!!!"

What things have gone wrong with the car?

Tie rod (from hitting and running over a damn deer), A/C seals (dry rotted), fuel gauge, fuel tank (from hitting the damn deer), u-joint, heater fan.

General comments?

I love this car!!!!! It eats V6 Camaros and Mustangs alive at the stoplight, and gives the V8 versions a good run for their money! Very reliable, doesn't even burn oil. Rides and handles better than many new cars. Hit a deer at 30 mph and escaped uninjured with only slightly bent bumper and the damage mentioned above.

This was "Granny's car", who finally bit the dust three years ago, and I wound up buying it for $1000 at an auction. It was worth every penny!!! Grandpa sure took care of it when he was still alive. The paint is nearly flawless!

The interior is real comfortable. This car was loaded with pretty much every option except sunroof. The original cassette player still worked, but I replaced it with a modern Infinity system. Somehow, God knows how, the original speakers worked quite well with the new stereo without getting damaged. GM made some good stereos even 20 years ago!!

I wish GM still had the common sense to make cars like this, instead of those bubbly, oval looking pieces of CRAP!!!

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Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes
First year of ownership1998
Most recent year of ownership2000
Engine and transmission 350 V8 (5.7 Liter) Automatic
Performance marks 10/10
Reliability marks 9/10
Comfort marks 10/10
Dealer Service marks  
Running Costs (higher is cheaper) 4/10
Distance when acquired178000 miles
Most recent distance211900 miles
Previous carFord Fairmont 4-door
Date of Entry 5th August, 2000

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