1979 Chevrolet Caprice Classic review from North America
"Nothing beats a Caprice"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Water pump at 250000.
Heater core at 200000.
Radiator at 180000.
Signal light switch at 260000.
General comments?
Absolutely amazing automobile.
Car was given to my Dad for $400, by someone who wanted the eyesore off the property.
Dad drove it for 6 years, gave it to me.
Now with 300000km (180000 miles), the 79 Caprice has never stalled, hesitated, or missed.
It has started and run flawlessly for over 100,000 of ownership, not bad for a 26 year old car.
Only problem I ever had was engine pinging at low altitude, turns out to be a vacuum leak, replaced the hose myself!
The most reliable, dependable car you could ever ask for.
Good on gas, 19mpg in city, 26 mpg on the highway, not bad for a 70s car.
Wish like heck this car would live forever, but rusting out like Canadian cars tend to do.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Model year | 1979 |
| Year of manufacture | 1979 |
| First year of ownership | 1998 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2005 |
| Engine and transmission | 5.7L 350 V8 Automatic |
| Performance marks | 10 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 10 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 10 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 8 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 190000 kilometres |
| Most recent distance | 300000 kilometres |
| Previous car | Honda Prelude |
| Date of Entry | 12th March, 2005 |