1984 Chevrolet Citation Reviews

18th Nov 2004, 15:37

Sounds like a nice car! Aint seen one of those in a long time. The "X" body! From what I remember they were well liked, but had some kind of a weakness with the brakes. I could be wrong. Have a good one!

19th Nov 2004, 20:07

I have an 85 (last year for the X) Buick Skylark, and mine gets about the same mileage as yours. Even though GM apparently fixed the rear brake problem, my 85 still exhibits premature rear wheel lockup, especially when cold. I'm currently trying to sell it and not having much luck. Junkyards won't even take it because it's too old.

1984 Chevrolet Citation X-11 2.8 V6 from Mexico

Model year	1984
Year of manufacture	1984
First year of ownership	1994
Engine and transmission	2.8 V6 Manual
Performance marks	10 / 10
Reliability marks	10 / 10
Comfort marks	9 / 10
Running Costs (higher is cheaper)	8 / 10
Overall marks (average of all marks)	9.3 / 10

Summary:

Excellent reliable car

Faults:

Nothing out of the normal for a 20 year old car. The following wasn't working when I got it:

- Speedometer

- Windshield wipers

- Exhaust system

- One head of the engine was broken

- Klaxon.

The following are parts that I replaced or rebuilt:

- Distributor pick-up coil

- Major tune up

- Hoses

- Control module

- Clutch

- Brakes

- Speedometer

- Light here and there

- Changed the X-11 wheels for the Z24

- Engine was rebuilt

- Klaxon

- Windshield wipers module.

General Comments:

I'm very pleased with this car, it had never let me stranded anywhere and has alway taken me anywhere.

I had stored the car for a full year and it always starts at the first time.

Engine it's very powerful and feels like a real car.

Although paint and interiors are falling apart on me, someday I expect to rebuild them.

Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Don't Know

Review Date: 7th October, 2004

17th Oct 2005, 18:01

What's a klaxon?

8th Jan 2006, 22:00

A horn!! :P.

1984 Chevrolet Citation CL 2.8L V6 from North America

Year of manufacture	1984
First year of ownership	1993
Most recent year of ownership	2003
Engine and transmission	2.8L V6 Automatic
Performance marks	9 / 10
Reliability marks	10 / 10
Comfort marks	7 / 10
Running Costs (higher is cheaper)	9 / 10
Overall marks (average of all marks)	8.8 / 10
Distance when acquired	124000 kilometres
Most recent distance	340000 kilometres
Previous car	Buick Century

Summary:

The smartest thing I have ever bought

Faults:

My wheel bearing had to be replaced.

The front oil seal had to be done.

The rear motor mount had to be done.

The seats are starting to look worn and torn.

My headliner is starting to sag.

General Comments:

I have had this car since I was 16 I bought it for $1000 Canadian from a auction. I have had many cars while I had this one and it is the best car I have ever own, i have taken it across Canada 4 times and to California and it has never broken down on me leaving me stranded it has a lot of power and handles great.

It always makes people look when I hammer it to the floor and it peels out and takes off like it's on steroids.

Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes

Review Date: 19th September, 2003

1984 Chevrolet Citation II 3.8L V6 Prototype from North America

Year of manufacture	1984
First year of ownership	2002
Most recent year of ownership	2003
Engine and transmission	3.8L V6 Prototype Automatic
Performance marks	10 / 10
Reliability marks	7 / 10
Comfort marks	9 / 10
Running Costs (higher is cheaper)	7 / 10
Overall marks (average of all marks)	8.3 / 10
Distance when acquired	180000 miles
Most recent distance	210000 miles
Previous car	Pontiac Grand Am

Summary:

The restoration of this car was well worth the time and money

Faults:

I have changed nearly everything I can think of to make it faster and more reliable whether or not it was going wrong.

Needed new radiator and water pump recently.

Gave the car some TLC when I first got it.

General Comments:

I have put so many performance parts into this vehicle that it has been racing Japanese Import Cars and is know to be a very feared car.

I look at it and see one of the last true American Muscle Cars in my area willing to travel without fear.

Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes

Review Date: 17th July, 2003

18th Jul 2003, 23:21

Yet another happy Citation owner!! I am always so happy to see many people who own/owned a Citation or another GM X-Car and loved it!!

Keep it running as long as you can. Oh and keep in mind.. GM used a type of carpet that will not let moisture through and dry the metal on the floor. The result??? A wet floor allows rust to start!!! I lifted the carpet and saw that it has a rubbery backing on it and the floor was wet!!

GOOD LUCK!!!

18th Jan 2006, 14:06

I just bought a 1984 Citation II (1/16/2006). It is a one owner, and believe or not, by a little old granny!. The service records go back to 1999. It is immaculate, inside and out, with original everything. Even the dash clock works! The only problem I see is that the rear brakes sound like a rivet dragging on the drum. Very load and irritating. Has anyone else had this problem? On inspection, there is no apparent problem. It must be the material the shoes are made of maybe??? Other than that, It drives like a new car.

26th Apr 2006, 08:11

Your brake drums are too tight!

26th Apr 2006, 15:33

Yes, if it sounds like the rear brakes are dragging, inspect the brake drums for grooves. You may need to have them turned down (machined). When you inspected the shoes, there weren't actually any rivets showing above the rivet holes? Perhaps the shoes do need to be adjusted so they don't ride against the inside of the brake drum. On most cars with brake drums, there is a slot in the back with an elongated rubber plug. That gives access to the sprocketed wheel that lets you adjust your brake shoes. Turn it one way, and it forces the pads against the brake drum. Turn it the other way and it relieves the pressure, so the brake shoes can float away from the inner surface of the brake drum. Also, if the brake drum has been worn down too far, the brake shoes may have worn a broad groove into the metal, and the side of the shoe could be rubbing on the drum.

1984 Chevrolet Citation 2 2.8 liter V6 from North America

Year of manufacture	1984
First year of ownership	1998
Most recent year of ownership	2001
Engine and transmission	2.8 liter V6 Automatic
Performance marks	9 / 10
Reliability marks	8 / 10
Comfort marks	10 / 10
Running Costs (higher is cheaper)	8 / 10
Overall marks (average of all marks)	8.8 / 10
Distance when acquired	130000 miles
Most recent distance	150000 miles

Summary:

This was and is my first car, and I love it

Faults:

The muffler needed to be replaced.

The headliner fell.

It runs hot.

The control module went out twice.

General Comments:

My father was worried about me getting it, it actually had a lot more pep than he thought it would have.

It is a easy car to drive and very comfortable. It allows me a lot of hauling room because of the hatchback and fold down seats.

This car did 0-60 in ten seconds.

Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes

Review Date: 13th June, 2001

18th Jan 2003, 22:06

If your car runs hot, then try replacing the thermostat. The thermostat is easy to replace and I can replace mine in 20 seconds!!

Make sure you have lots of anti-freeze in the car too.

1984 Chevrolet Citation 3-door 2.5 Liter 4 cylinder from North America

Year of manufacture	1984
First year of ownership	1999
Most recent year of ownership	2000
Engine and transmission	2.5 Liter 4 cylinder Automatic
Performance marks	4 / 10
Reliability marks	3 / 10
Comfort marks	7 / 10
Running Costs (higher is cheaper)	5 / 10
Overall marks (average of all marks)	4.8 / 10
Distance when acquired	117000 miles
Most recent distance	129000 miles

Summary:

Worthless junk!!!

Faults:

Alternator.

Brake rotors (twice within 10,000 miles).

Water pump.

Master cylinder.

Leaks from every door and window seal possible when it rains.

Ugly as hell, with rust to go with it.

Radiator.

Instrument panel layout sucks!!

Wiring problems.

1. Wipers come on by themselves or don't work at all.

2. Dash lights fail a lot.

3. Constantly blows fuses.

4. Heater controls work once in a while.

General Comments:

The engine is the only thing on this car close to being reliable, and you can thank Pontiac for building that! My grandpa pampered this car, and it still is a worthless piece of crap that always breaks down!!!

Seats are comfy, when not soaked with rain!

Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Don't Know

Review Date: 24th May, 2001