1987 Chevrolet Caprice review from North America
"It is the best car I have seen built in the 80's"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
The rear mail seal on the engine has bitten the dust at 150,000k, mainly from age.
The fenders have accumulated rust on the inside.
The body had serious rust, so it was repainted, and the gas tank was replaced.
General comments?
It is an ex cop car, so it has a pre-suit package on it, new headers, transmission, and rear end.
The TRUE 5.0L Oldsmobile engine pounds out a whopping 250 HP, and 300 ftlbs of torque. Quarter mile in 16.912 seconds at 122.5 km/h.
This car can take abuse.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Year of manufacture | 1987 |
| First year of ownership | 1992 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2001 |
| Engine and transmission | 5.0 Automatic |
| Performance marks | 10 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 10 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 10 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 8 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 10 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 98000 kilometres |
| Most recent distance | 220357 kilometres |
| Previous car | Plymouth Road Runner |
| Date of Entry | 3rd September, 2001 |