1977 AMC Pacer Wagon review from North America
"Wider is better"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Nothing. I paid 500 bucks for this car, and changed the spark plugs. No problems at all.
General comments?
It handles great although a bit top-heavy. The seats were very easy on the body. It started first time every time until I sold it. Made of Jeep parts, but don't take it mudding. The first wide-track car, first factory impregnated rollbar, first cab-forward design, etc. An innovator.
Very fast on the top end and not too bad out of the gate. Awesome towing and pushing power. It lays down a good sized black mark.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Year of manufacture | 1977 |
| First year of ownership | 2002 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2004 |
| Engine and transmission | 4.2 I-6 Automatic |
| Performance marks | 10 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 10 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 10 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 8 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 59095 miles |
| Most recent distance | 87977 miles |
| Previous car | Dodge Dart |
| Date of Entry | 13th May, 2004 |