1989 Chevrolet Caprice Classic Wagon review from North America
"The Most Versatile Car I Have Ever Owned"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Needed new brakes.
Exhaust.
Cruise control inoperative.
One window does not work, rear gate window almost shot.
Temp gauge is either hot or cold, there is no middle ground. This probably happened when they put the aftermarket CD player in. I had no control over this, as it was done before I bought it.
Some of the power locks don't lock automatically, you have to push them down.
General comments?
This has been one of the best purchases I have ever made. It is our 2nd car, so we only use it a couple of times a week. But, when we do, it fires up right away, and has been a godsend for all the work it has done for us. It is amazing how, 1 day, I can carry 8 guys to the Phillies game, and, the next day, I can carry all of the wood to build a new deck. This was my first wagon, and, it will not be my last.
Since we have owned it, we have used it to move 6 different people into new homes. It's amazing how versatile it is. I'm a big fan of cruise control, and, I wished it worked. But, I hear it is expensive to fix, so, I leave it be.
It is so roomy and comfortable, and I love how powerful it is. I glide down the road with no shakes in the steering. It truly floats.
All of this things I listed above are very small complaints about a car that has been very good to us. We'll keep it until it is too expensive to fix, and get something else. We will donate it to Purple Heart, so, someone else can enjoy it. This engine won't die.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Model Year | 1989 |
| First year of ownership | 2004 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2005 |
| Engine and transmission | 5.0 V8 Automatic |
| Performance marks | 9/10 |
| Reliability marks | 8/10 |
| Comfort marks | 8/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 8/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 156000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 163500 miles |
| Previous car | Buick Electra |
| Date of Entry | 16th May, 2005 |

