1989 Chevrolet Celebrity Sedan review from North America
"This is the most reliable car I have ever owned"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
This car had a bad alternator when I bought it.
The cooling fan has never worked.
The front brake rotors are warped and the service records indicate that this is a continual problem.
General comments?
I bought this car at auction as a retired county fleet sedan. It has received regular service in the past and I continue to have it serviced on a regular basis. At almost 150,000 miles, it still requires no additional oil between changes. The car has been trouble free and runs like a car half its age and miles.
The only downside is that this is a boring four door sedan. But since I am middle aged now, that is not a big problem. I am more interested in reliability than looks or performance.
Yes, people do start to think that way when they are over 40.
The last several cars I have owned were real problems. I even went without a car for a few years because I was so sick of them. This car gives me a feeling of confidence that I haven't felt in a long time. This car came at the right time for me as I can't afford any more problems at the moment.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Model year | 1989 |
| Year of manufacture | 1989 |
| First year of ownership | 2002 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2005 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.8 V6 Automatic |
| Performance marks | 7 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 9 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 6 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 5 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 102000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 146000 miles |
| Previous car | Volkswagen Rabbit |
| Date of Entry | 3rd September, 2005 |