1987 Chevrolet Caprice review from North America
"A lot of cruise for the dollar"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Replaced all of the belts.
New thermostat and hoses.
Power steering pressure line.
Fuel filter.
Cap, rotor, coil, control module, plugs, and plug wires.
General comments?
For 350 dollars my Caprice Wagon is probably one of the best of the last "big cars".
No rust, power everything (and works too).
The Oldsmobile 307 and 200 4r transmission are probably the weak point in the car. It's severely under powered and reflects this in 7-10 miles per gallon fuel consumption.
Although not a Dodge Diplomat, I'll say that this car provides Cadillac comfort and reliability that you can only get in a Chevrolet.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Year of manufacture | 1987 |
| First year of ownership | 2000 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2001 |
| Engine and transmission | 5.0 litre Oldsmobile 307 Automatic |
| Performance marks | 7 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 9 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 10 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 2 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 4 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 130000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 137000 miles |
| Previous car | Dodge Diplomat |
| Date of Entry | 13th June, 2001 |