1985 Chevrolet Sprint 2 door hatchback review from North America
"Awesome"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
The only thing I replaced in the time I had the car was one clutch and a change of tires.
General comments?
I can't remember if I bought the car in 85 or 86, but I bought the car brand new for $5,000. No radio, no air. Just a car. In fact, when I bought the car, the dealer asked me what color I wanted and I told them I did not care. (I chose blue) Honestly, I just wanted a car.
What a great car! I loved it! It got 50 - 70 mpg. It was snappy enough to get up and go when needed.
The back seat folded down and I had plenty of room in the back to haul a surprising amount of stuff.
It went through the snow better than my big monster 4 wheel drive truck.
It was easy to park. In fact, I lost it one night in a parking lot. I worked 2nd shift at Boeing, and when I got in the parking lot I couldn't find my car. I had to go up and down the rows until I found it. It turned out that several huge trucks parked around it and I just couldn't see it. LOL.
The car was destroyed one night when I got hit from behind on a black ice night. It crushed like a pop can. I had 1 day on the brand new tires.
What a great car and a great deal. I loved it, and saved a whole lot of money buying it and owning it.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Model year | 1985 |
| Year of manufacture | 1985 |
| First year of ownership | 1985 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 1991 |
| Engine and transmission | 1.0 Liter Manual |
| Performance marks | 10 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 10 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 7 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 5 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 10 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 0 miles |
| Most recent distance | 90000 miles |
| Date of Entry | 15th October, 2008 |