1986 Chevrolet Caprice Classic review from North America
"A lean, mean, gas-eating machine"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Passenger side wiper arm broke.
Interior headliner beginning to sag.
Radio has ceased to work.
Burns oil when started, which sometimes takes a few tries.
A/C Compressor kicked at 30k (previous owner.)
New shocks are needed.
The exhaust is beginning to go.
Engine keeps running AFTER I turn off the ignition (this is called pre-ignition.)
Engine idles way too fast.
(This car was not driven much by the previous owner, so I am sure to encounter more problems along the way.)
General comments?
This car has plenty of power, and the 4-wheel discs let it stop on a dime. Although it may seem like a land yacht, it handles quite well. The interior is velour, which makes it quite comfortable. However, because the car tends to idle very fast, much gas is wasted. Hopefully this car will last a while.
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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 4bbl V8 Automatic |
| Performance marks | 8 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 7 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 10 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 7 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 50000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 54000 miles |
| Previous car | Ford Contour |
| Date of Entry | 22nd October, 2002 |