1979 Chevrolet Caprice review from North America
"Driving this car is like being a King in a Castle!!"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
The engine just kept shutting off after 1 hour. This was a former taxi and right before our family got it, a mechanic had worked on it.
General comments?
This was my first love. The first I car I learned to drive.
It truly felt like you owned the road. Like a shark gliding through water. The front bench seat, seating three people, and the quality of the stock speakers, awesome.
However, I was only 17 at the time, and didn't know anything. Therefore I had never taken it to the shop, no oil changes, service or anything, and it being a former taxi, is the reason why it just kept shutting off after 1 hour of driving.
I was a fool for letting it go. I am definitely looking for another one, though it seems impossible to find one here in Toronto.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Don't Know |
| Model year | 1979 |
| Year of manufacture | 1989 |
| First year of ownership | 1996 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 1998 |
| Engine and transmission | 5L V8 Automatic |
| Performance marks | 8 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 8 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 10 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
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| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 290000 kilometres |
| Most recent distance | 320000 kilometres |
| Previous car | Chevrolet Caprice |
| Date of Entry | 15th January, 2005 |