1980 Chevrolet Caprice review from UK and Ireland
"Cheap, roomy, rugged, reliable"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Alternator failed, causing flat battery. I consider this normal wear and tear.
General comments?
For a 1980 car it is still in remarkably good shape, not having succumbed to the rust in the british climate. fuel consumption from what is by british standards a very big engine (5.0 v8) is surprisingly good, have had 28 mpg
performance is good too, accelerates very well, but suspension is way too soft and wallowy to allow decent handling.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Year of manufacture | 1980 |
| First year of ownership | 2002 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2002 |
| Engine and transmission | 5.0 V8 Automatic |
| Performance marks | 8 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 10 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 10 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 6 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 52000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 60000 miles |
| Previous car | Rover - Austin maestro |
| Date of Entry | 8th December, 2002 |