1988 Plymouth Reliant review from North America
"Trusty little tank"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Outside of regular maintainance, a thermostat, and worn out shocks nothing yet mechanically. The body is good except a very small ammount of rust and some sun spots on the roof and hood.
General comments?
My grandmother gave me her K-car last august. I drove it back from Indiana to Wisconsin and my girlfriend and I have drivin it every day since. Almost 14000 miles in 3 months. It is kind of like a little cocroach, not the most attractive or agile thing, but it just won't die.
Performance on the K car is so-so to lame. Handeling is okay and acceleration is slow. Its size and lack of blind spots make it increadibally easy to drive and park.
Sometimes I secretly hope the K car will die and give me a reason to buy something nicer, but then I wonder if I could ever find a more reliable used car.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| First year of ownership | 2005 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2005 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.5 Automatic |
| Performance marks | 5/10 |
| Reliability marks | 10/10 |
| Comfort marks | 7/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 8/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 33000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 45000 miles |
| Previous car | Pontiac Sunbird |
| Date of Entry | 25th November, 2005 |