1987 Chevrolet Spectrum CL review from North America
"A wonderful go-cart"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Replaced both struts.
Replaced clutch cable.
Replaced head gasket.
Replaced muffler twice.
Replaced alternator.
Low compression on one cylinder.
Replaced CV joint.
General comments?
Good fuel economy, about 12 kilometers per liter.
Great cornering ability, thanks to transverse mounted engine and front wheel drive.
A little sluggish on hills, probably because of one cylinder with low compression.
Considering odometer reading, this is a great little car.
The only fault which seems common in this car, is the carburettor which tends to have vacuum advance kickback when switching gears.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Model year | 1987 |
| Year of manufacture | 1987 |
| First year of ownership | 2003 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2007 |
| Engine and transmission | 1.5 liter Manual |
| Performance marks | 7 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 8 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 7 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 7 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 8 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 215000 kilometres |
| Most recent distance | 290000 kilometres |
| Previous car | Ford Econoline |
| Date of Entry | 27th February, 2007 |