1974 AMC Hornet review from North America
"Inexpensive, reliable transportation"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
All minor stuff.
Mostly wear items due to age & mileage.
Radiator was the largest repair.
Never broke down ever!!!
General comments?
Second 1974 Hornet I owned. Both were quite reliable. Too bad American car makers can't make a car this good. Ended up buying a Japanese Import which was as good as this car.
Sold the car because I had a hard time getting parts. Otherwise I still would have the car (now would be 27 years old!). Friend's AMC went 275K before the engine was rebuilt. Why couldn't my FORDS do that. One FORD only lasted 30K (engine/tranny went).
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Year of manufacture | 1974 |
| First year of ownership | 1988 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 1993 |
| Engine and transmission | 232 cu. in inline 6 Automatic |
| Performance marks | 7 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 10 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 7 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 10 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 36000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 125000 miles |
| Previous car | Mercedes-Benz 280 SE 4.5 |
| Date of Entry | 3rd September, 2000 |