1975 Opel Admiral Luxus review from Netherlands
"An unique American German"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Nothing...
It's 25 years old and is 100% original. OK, I had to buy a new battery. And if you drive it in the rain, water leaks through the windshield rubbers. So I don't drive it in the rain (then I drive a Fiat Panda).
General comments?
This car is 100% quality. Its strong straight six engine is extremely reliable. Transmission works as well as in 1975.
The seats are real Pullman seats and everything is built for life.
This predecessor of the Opel Senator is a real classic, with hardly 37,000 or so built between 1969 and 1977.
But I only drive it for hobby (there is the Panda again!). My 'Ad' drinks petrol like it's water. Also, spares are sometimes difficult to get.
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| First year of ownership | 1999 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2000 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.8S Automatic |
| Performance marks | 8/10 |
| Reliability marks | 10/10 |
| Comfort marks | 9/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 5/10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 4/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 28150 kilometres |
| Most recent distance | 39000 kilometres |
| Previous car | Opel Vectra |
| Date of Entry | 7th September, 2000 |