Faults:

The water pump gave out at about 101000 miles. It cost me $45.00 and a six pack of beer to get it fixed.

General Comments:

Bought this car in 2001 and it has never given me too much grief. I reside in Minnesota, and while other car owners are having trouble starting their cars in the cold, my Caprice fires right up. It is one of the most underrated cars ever made in terms of quality and reliability. I was in a head on collision in this car, and while the other car was totaled, my Caprice started right up and I drove it home. The only issue I have with the Caprice is its not an Impala SS..

If you have the chance to buy one of these monsters, DO NOT HESITATE!!! It will be some of the best money you ever spend.

Faults:

Replaced the alternator at 76,000 miles.

New A/C system at 105,500 miles.

General Comments:

This is the best car I've ever owned, It's big and roomy, and gets great gas mileage for a large car.

My car is equipped with trailer package so it has front and rear stabilizer bars which makes over steer not much of a problem, plus heavy duty trans and oil coolers.

Faults:

I have just had the usual repairs. The alternator, battery, water pump, fan clutch, etc.. The transmission has been replaced three times in the last eight months, due to transmission shop incompetence.

General Comments:

The car is very comfortable and has plenty of power. The interior is the most comfortable of any car I have ever driven. There is plenty of room for three adults in the back seat. I would have to say that the car is ideal for a family.

Faults:

I had to have the Suspension Repaired (recall), I had to replace one rear shock mount bolt, and replaced the muffler.

General Comments:

I was able to purchase this car without any "detuning" that is normally done to retired police cars. The performance has been great. It runs great, and always has plenty of power when needed. It still has that "luxury car" ride, even though the suspension is modified for police work. The interior leaves a lot to be desired, as it came with the standard vinyl seats, and the interior was blue. Unfortunately, blue was not used much in non-police caprices, so it has been difficult to find cloth seats to replace them, but I'm still looking!

Faults:

As soon as I picked up the car I knew it needed exhaust work, and I was right, it had several holes in the exhaust system, but the catalytic converter and the muffler were okay so I was able to get the holes welded and the tailpipe replaced for a total of $135 for parts and labor.

When I got the car it also had pretty extensive surface rust on the quarters right behind the rear wheel wells, and I got that fixed for $100, which is not too bad considering the seller took about $600 off the ebay auction price for that rust.

The Delco bose radio does not work very well at all and needs to have either the amplifier or the head unit or both replaced. I think this will be in the neighborhood of $300-$500.

General Comments:

The car runs and drives very well for a car with 150K miles on it. I has every option available except CD player and sunroof Leather seats are about a 9.5/10, very soft and supple, no tears just a few small scratches. Acceleration is not a thrill ride, but adequate for a comfortable roomy Sunday driver. Also blows Meat locker air conditioning (original R-12, I believe) and blast furnace heat. Pretty bad gas mileage compared to my Park Avenue, the caprice gets about 16-18 MPG, but I guess that's not all that bad for a car of this length, girth and weight.