1976 AMC Gremlin Custom review from North America
"Easily the best car I've ever owned"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Starter solenoid ($5 part fixed by hand)
Universal joints (normal maintenance)
High-speed shudder (rebalanced tires fixed this)
Overheating (new thermostat fixed this)
Reverse lights on constantly.
Timing chain.
Ring and pinion gears.
General comments?
Smooth engine with plenty of power, decent economy, and bulletproof durability and reliability.
Drove it for 30,000+ miles a year and gave me no problems.
Front seats are comfortable and there's plenty of space.
The backseat and cargo areas are tiny and cramped.
Poor side view visibility due to wide sail panels.
Vehicle protected me extremely well in a freeway crash and was drivable for two years afterward.
Large bumpers are extremely durable with rubber guards.
Great paint with lots of luster after 23 years.
Durable interior fabric, with front seats that were comfortable for decent distances.
Choppy ride due to short wheelbase, leaf spring rear suspension.
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| 1974 - Gremlin Base 258 6 cylinder. An icon-part of american automotive folklore |
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Model Year | 1976 |
| First year of ownership | 1999 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2001 |
| Engine and transmission | 258 Inline-6 Automatic |
| Performance marks | 8/10 |
| Reliability marks | 10/10 |
| Comfort marks | 6/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 10/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 132000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 181000 miles |
| Previous car | Ford Tempo |
| Date of Entry | 30th May, 2006 |