1986 Chevrolet Caprice review from North America
"A great deal for $500 and a rusted out truck with no motor"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
At 120,500 miles I had to replace the distributer cap and rotor.
One of the brake lines sprung a leak at 120,000.
It needs a new driver's side shock.
It has a little bit of rust on the front fenders and the rear quarter panels.
The brakes feel a bit "spongy".
General comments?
The car is a land yacht on wheels.
But considering size it gets great gas mileage and will move when called upon.
This is a car I plan to hold on to and restore to factory condition.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Year of manufacture | 1986 |
| First year of ownership | 2002 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2002 |
| Engine and transmission | 5.0 litre V8(305) 4 bbl. Automatic |
| Performance marks | 8 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 10 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 10 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 0 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 7 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 120000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 121000 miles |
| Previous car | Chevrolet Truck |
| Date of Entry | 12th August, 2002 |