1985 Chevrolet Caprice Classic review from North America
"My favorite and most reliable car I've ever owned!"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
-No major problems at all!
-New exhaust replaced by previous owner prior to buying.
-Driver side window keeps coming off the track.
-Bought car with the passenger side, front and rear door handles that don't work.
-Small leak in the trunk.
-Upgraded the stock tires from P205/75/R15 to P215/75/R15 (rides much better).
-Replaced shocks absorbers. 88,764 miles $141.86.
-Radio intermittently shuts off (loose connections).
-Air conditioner retrofitted and charged to R134a. 90,861miles.
General comments?
-I love this car!
-The car feels so solid and sturdy.
-Great acceleration and power.
-The transmission on it is perfect!
-This is my third car and it is the most reliable car I've ever owned!
-This is the second Caprice I've owned. The previous one was a 1988 Caprice Classic Brougham with 310,000 miles on it! I'm not kidding.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Model year | 1985 |
| Year of manufacture | 1985 |
| First year of ownership | 2004 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2005 |
| Engine and transmission | 305 5.0L 4bbl. V8 Automatic |
| Performance marks | |
| Reliability marks | 10 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 9 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 5 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 85437 miles |
| Most recent distance | 91010 miles |
| Previous car | Buick Regal |
| Date of Entry | 30th April, 2005 |