1989 Chevrolet Caprice classic review from North America
"I hope to own the car for years from now"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
The exhaust has fallen apart on me.
The fusible link corroded and broke.
The tie rod became weak on me plus needs a alignment.
The dash split, and the speedometer cable needed replaced.
The alternator, starter, and radiator had to be replaced.
Paint has faded considerably.
General comments?
This car I have had for 9 years and has been a strong car.
The inside is comfortable and roomy.
It did sit for the past 5 years, but came back to life recently.
Still has decent power, needs fuel injectors cleaned out too.
Most people who own this car think the valve guide seals are gone, but if you clean out the valve area full of carbon, you might fix a blue smoking problem. So next time you're told you need valve guide seals or piston rings, see hoe much carbon and sludge has built up in your valve area, and is holding oil.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Model year | 1989 |
| Year of manufacture | 1989 |
| First year of ownership | 1999 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2008 |
| Engine and transmission | 5.0 FI Automatic |
| Performance marks | 6 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 9 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 10 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 5 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 111000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 147000 miles |
| Previous car | Chevrolet Monte Carlo |
| Date of Entry | 28th January, 2008 |