1988 Chevrolet Celebrity Sedan review from North America
"Affordable reliable Caddilac lookalike"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Fuel pump died one day.
Alternator blew at about 85,000 miles. Only costs around 60 bucks to repair and takes 10 minutes.
Just changed the spark plugs and wires today, cost around 15 bucks to repair.
Got the drooping ceiling prob which happens to all old cars.
General comments?
This is a great car. Before I had an '84 Camry (I had no choice in the matter) and it was a piece of junk. One day an old lady rammed into me I got a check for a new car from her insurance company. Then I ended up with this car.
This car is very reliable and when something goes wrong it's a whole lot easier to fix than most import cars.
When it comes to performance, many a VW's and rice rockets have tried to race me. To their shock, the celebrity has won nearly every time (only beat by a hooked up Maxima).
The bench seat is extremely comfortable and great for a multitude of things.
A lot of people have mistaken it for a Cadillac (Seriously).
It's an all around great reliable car which is all about luxury. Driving an American car makes me feel better inside to. I'm gonna keep this thing running for as long as I can.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Year of manufacture | 1988 |
| First year of ownership | 2000 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2002 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.8L Multi Port Fuel Injected V6 Automatic |
| Performance marks | 7 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 9 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 10 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 6 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 9 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 73000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 117000 miles |
| Previous car | Toyota Camry |
| Date of Entry | 23rd October, 2002 |