| Year of manufacture | 1980 |
| First year of ownership | 1980 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2005 |
| Engine and transmission | 5.7 liter V8 no injection Automatic |
| Performance marks | 10 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 10 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 10 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 10 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 10 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) |
10.0 / 10
|
| Distance when acquired | 0 kilometres |
| Most recent distance | 1999000 kilometres |
| Previous car | Buick Park Avenue |
Summary:
Wow, outstanding, great, reliable, best muscle car ever
Faults:
None to be mentioned.
General Comments:
Amazing car, unforgettable ride, powerful engine; all but few words to give it the respect it deserves.
Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes
Review Date: 22nd April, 2010
| Year of manufacture | 1980 |
| First year of ownership | 2003 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2003 |
| Engine and transmission | 350 cui. V8 Automatic |
| Performance marks | 7 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 8 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 9 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 5 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) |
7.3 / 10
|
| Distance when acquired | 320000 kilometres |
| Most recent distance | 320700 kilometres |
Summary:
A fun to drive, cheap and reliable car
Faults:
Wipers don't always work properly.
Power antenna not working.
Throttle got stuck when I first bought it at 60 km/h, on a small road. (scary)
Leaking oil onto spark plugs and driveway.
Hood no longer pops open.
General Comments:
I love this car. It is the perfect first car for anybody, as long as they have enough money for gas.
It's really powerful and the 350 V8 has a lot of torque, but for the first 5 or 10 minutes after start-up there is a lot of hesitation... but that has to be expected with the mileage it has.
Sitting in the car is just like sitting on a sofa at home, and it looks great with all the wood trim.
The biggest problem is the fact that the stereo is an 8-track.
The car also runs pretty hot, but hasn't over-heated yet.
I bought it for $750, and in my opinion it's worth 2 or 3 times that much. I have a feeling I'll own this car for a long time.
The trunk probably has enough space for at least 30-40 bags of groceries!!!
The car is easy to work on as well, which is good for someone that doesn't know much about cars, but wants to learn.
I am only the 3rd owner in 23 years, and the car basically runs perfect.
It handles a bit like a boat, but it's not too bad for a car this size. It has sharp steering and is surprisingly maneuverable around tight and twisty roads.
It gets 14.3 mpg right now (16.5L/100km)
Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes
Review Date: 23rd September, 2003