1981 Chevrolet Caprice Classic review from North America
"Old, yet reliable and cheap to fix"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Wrong carburetor when I received the car. Replaced it with one I got at a junkyard.
Exhaust fell off at the 200,000 mile mark. It had been replaced by the previous owner and was hung incorrectly. Replaced with an exhaust off a 1990 caprice from the junkyard.
Wiper motor went at the 195,000 mile mark. Replaced with part from junkyard.
Various small problems ranging from cracked dash to small oil leak/burn.
General comments?
All in all, I miss this car more than any other car I've owned. I wasn't quick or flashy, but it handled well, had the greatest steering I've ever encountered, and was cheap to fix.
Unfortunately, due to its large engine, and its preference for 89 octane fuel, the running costs were too high for me to keep up.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Year of manufacture | 1981 |
| First year of ownership | 2003 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2003 |
| Engine and transmission | 5.0L V8 Automatic |
| Performance marks | 7 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 10 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 9 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 3 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 193000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 219000 miles |
| Previous car | Volvo 740 |
| Date of Entry | 26th February, 2004 |