1989 Chevrolet Caprice review from North America
"A solid, smooth riding, and affordable vehicle"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
There have been a number of things requiring work on the car.
I first replaced the sway bar, which had rusted and broken.
I have had new front pads/rotors installed.
I also had new front rotors and brake pads put on; the pads had worn enough so that the rotors were damaged.
General comments?
The car could use more power, I have measured the 0-60 at 16 seconds. I have to attribute this to age and wear, as the car seems simply "tired" as a result of it's age. If the car were new or engine were rebuilt I would imagine that probably 6 seconds could be cut off that time.
The car is amazingly roomy and has plenty of space in the trunk and in the backseat.
This car has a smooth ride that is unmatched by most vehicles on the road today.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Year of manufacture | 1989 |
| First year of ownership | 2000 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2003 |
| Engine and transmission | 305 V8 Automatic |
| Performance marks | 6 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 7 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 9 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 7 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 144000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 158000 miles |
| Date of Entry | 17th March, 2003 |