1986 Chevrolet Caprice Wagon review from North America
"Cruise in comfort"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Transmission soon after we got it, fortunately covered by warranty.
Fuel pump (cheap).
Rotors and callipers on the front brakes.
Muffler (cheap).
Hydroboost unit on the powersteering.
Leaks pretty well every fluid that you put in it, but so long as you keep topping up, no problems.
General comments?
A complete boat, but reliable, never let us down despite the things that went wrong. Great cheap transport for large families.
Surprisingly OK on gas on freeways, sucks around town.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Year of manufacture | 1986 |
| First year of ownership | 1999 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2000 |
| Engine and transmission | 305 cui Automatic |
| Performance marks | 7 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 9 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 7 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 6 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 115000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 130000 miles |
| Date of Entry | 23rd September, 2000 |