1987 Chevrolet Caprice Classic Brougham review from North America
"A quality automobile"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Needed Alternator 112k.
Starter 132k.
A/C needed a recharge 126k.
Exhaust from catalytic converter back 143k.
New shocks 150k.
Carburetor rebuild 150k.
Carpet is wearing, will replace with thicker pile carpeting.
Cassette deck needs a belt.
Headliner needed to be replaced.
Only rust is starting at inner door bottoms.
General comments?
This is one solid car!
Close to being a Cadillac with all the options and features.
Acceleration is surprisingly good due to transmission gearing.
Gas mileage is OK, but with 22 gallon fuel tank you can drive it for a very long time before the next refill.
305 seems like a great motor delivering adequate power and decent gas mileage, also easy to work on with carburetor.
Interior very nice, like a living room on wheels, very open and roomy.
Enjoyable to drive, doesn't feel dated or cheap like a Camaro or Celebrity from the same time period might.
Sound system sounds good.
A good car to hold onto, with regular maintenance I bet it'll last a long time.
Still has a nice look about it with vinyl top, dark blue paint and wire wheels.
Clean-cut styling still looks good
Would buy another in the future given the chance.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Model year | 1987 |
| Year of manufacture | 1987 |
| First year of ownership | 1999 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2005 |
| Engine and transmission | 305 Automatic |
| Performance marks | 8 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 9 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 10 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 6 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 67000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 153142 miles |
| Previous car | Dodge Charger |
| Date of Entry | 26th November, 2005 |