1988 Chevrolet Celebrity Wagon review from North America
"It's a reliable, inexpensive, nimble but roomy daily driver that I hope will run for a long time"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Bought in 2004 for $1000.00. Engine had been rebuilt and body had been repainted so I thought it was a good value. Overall in good shape. Matching seat covers had been installed. Station wagons are a nostalgic throwback to my childhood, especially ones with the third seat, which this has. So I couldn't resist.
Replaced interior door handles, headliner came off so I just painted it with a matching latex paint. Looks OK. Needed some minor other parts.
A/C cycles between defrost and front panel, but I live with it.
Radio has finally died, but easily replaced.
Heater isn't hot enough but could use a backflush.
Hatchback needs new struts.
General comments?
A reliable workhorse that has good visibility and easy to handle and good in snow. I like driving it better than my 03 Taurus, which seems heavy and stodgy compared to my nimble 88 Celebrity. I also like the body style and always have since they came out in the 80's.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Model year | 1988 |
| Year of manufacture | 1988 |
| First year of ownership | 2004 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2008 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.5L 4 cylinder. Automatic |
| Performance marks | 9 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 8 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 6 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 10 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 110000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 159000 miles |
| Date of Entry | 3rd November, 2008 |