| Model year | 1962 |
| Year of manufacture | 1962 |
| First year of ownership | 1983 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 1985 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.8 Manual |
| Performance marks | 8 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 9 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 7 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) |
8.0 / 10
|
| Previous car | Fiat 850 |
Summary:
I loved it
Faults:
I had some problems with the clutch bearing. Nothing a new bearing couldn't solve.
General Comments:
It was a 4 door sedan, painted light grey, 3 shifts with overdrive gearbox, and I was the 3rd owner.
Believe me, that car was just fantastic, with room for six people, very quiet and easy to repair.
Oh God, why did I sell it???
Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Don't Know
Review Date: 18th September, 2006
| Year of manufacture | 1962 |
| First year of ownership | 1989 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2003 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.8 167 cid Manual |
| Performance marks | 7 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 10 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 8 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 3 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 8 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) |
7.2 / 10
|
| Distance when acquired | 135000 kilometres |
| Most recent distance | 335000 kilometres |
| Previous car | Volkswagen variant |
Summary:
Astonishing
Faults:
During this 14 years of owning I replaced :
1) Three times the engine head.
2) Two times a major overhaul (inc' everything).
3) Alternator - replaced the common dynamo.
General Comments:
One of the greatest and reliable car ever made in USA.
Those Lark's were the last gasp of Studebaker.
It's simple car that still can be used daily and manage well on highways with a safe speed of 110 km/h.
Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes
Review Date: 2nd November, 2003