1983 Chevrolet Caprice 4 door sedan review from North America
"A land yacht that sucks gas like crazy, but can be very dependable"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Since I've owned the car, everything has fallen apart or had to be fixed.
I've had to replace a clock.
The trunk started leaking.
The driver's side floorboard rotted out.
The back brakes and wheel cylinders had to be replaced.
The rotor and distributor cap had to be replaced, along with spark plug wires.
The stabilizer bar clamps had to be replaced.
The suspension sucks. One spring is really worn out.
All of this happened in about six months.
General comments?
I love the car because it's my first car. I stuck myself in the big gray boat because I felt safe in it. I would buy another one if I could find a good one, unlike mine. I don't think the previous owner took very good care of the car.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Year of manufacture | 1983 |
| First year of ownership | 1999 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2001 |
| Engine and transmission | 5.0 liter V8 305 Automatic |
| Performance marks | 6 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 4 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 10 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 7 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 102735 miles |
| Most recent distance | 113600 miles |
| Date of Entry | 10th May, 2001 |