1976 Chevrolet Caprice Classic 350 V8

Summary:

The one and only American dream cruiser

Faults:

This car was rebuilt in 2002, the engine was replaced at 100,000 miles, faults listed beneath are after this.

Air conditioning failed at 9,600 miles.

Replaced Power steering pump at 10,654 miles.

Replaced steer center-link at 10,654 miles.

Cruise sometimes fails.

All things common for a 30year old car

General Comments:

For the age of this classic car its in very good condition and the seats hardly show any type of wear nor does the carpet.

This vehicle rides very smooth and very nice floating on highways.

Although the 350 was the smallest engine possible in this car it does have its power and for the weight of this car it can get along very well with the other traffic.

This car is very thirsty, but hey, I do have a king size flagship and it's V8 powered. I pay $5,50 per gallon and I didn't buy it to earn money from it.

I trust this car a trip around Europe for sure, I trust it more then my 1994 Ford Scorpio!

Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes

Review Date: 3rd May, 2006

1988 Chevrolet Caprice Classic 305 ci. 5.0 liter

Summary:

A lot of luxury for a fair price

Faults:

Two yeas back I had to replace the water pump, and the car was leaking coolant at the back of the engine.

Recently I had to replace some belts, but those are minor problems if you keep in mind that I use the car daily to go to work and that I've already driven 40000 miles without major problems.

Just give the car each years it's well-deserved maintenance, like refresh all the oils and filters and change the bougies. You'll see, it pays off.

General Comments:

It's a very comfortable car for people to whom relaxed and comfortable traveling is more important than high performance and fast handling in curves. Believe me, in handling nothing can compare with a BMW.

But here in the Netherlands where most of the time driving means standing in line in the daily traffic jam, nothing can compare with the huge space in side and the comfortable seats. It's like sitting in your nicest sofa.

Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes

Review Date: 18th August, 2003

1991 Chevrolet Caprice Classic 5.0 V8

Summary:

Big and comfy cruise ship

Faults:

Only a new battery and and an oil change. Brake fluid has to be replaced.

Front brake shoes have been replaced and coolant hose has been replaced.

General Comments:

Very luxurious car with a good handling for such a big car. Especially here in Europe. With my height (6'3") it's still very roomy.

Fuel consumption is very good. 1 Liter to every 9 kilometers.

Modern cars often are more fuel consuming.

Nicest Caprice of all. This car is here to stay.

Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes

Review Date: 17th July, 2003