1972 AMC Hornet sst review from North America
"Trusty little car"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
The valve cover leaked oil.
The shocks wore out.
General comments?
The Hornet was a good car.
Very few problems.
All problems were cheap to fix.
The car only had a three speed gearbox.
The car was a pretty light yellow.
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| A very basic car for a very basic price |
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Year of manufacture | 1972 |
| First year of ownership | 1974 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 1999 |
| Engine and transmission | 3.8 Automatic |
| Performance marks | 7 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 10 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 7 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 8 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 36258 miles |
| Most recent distance | 158569 miles |
| Previous car | Fiat 128 |
| Date of Entry | 30th April, 2003 |