1987 Chevrolet Sprint review from North America
"A superb daily driver, long hauler"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Replaced the front wheel bearings in November of 2000.
Have had to replace the intermediate pipe as well as the muffler. Most recently the catalytic converter had to be replaced. Seeing as the converter had to be replaced, I replaced the cat, with a Stainless Hi-Flow Cat, and 2" full exhaust system.
Minor rust on the body, which is being worked on daily as I have time.
General comments?
Excellent vehicle, very reliable and has never let me down in any situation.
The seats could be more comfortable, that's a work in progress as is the rest of the car.
Superb handling, excellent cornering and acceleration, with a few simple modifications that are very cheap.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Year of manufacture | 1987 |
| First year of ownership | 1998 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2001 |
| Engine and transmission | 1.0L 3 cylinder gas Automatic |
| Performance marks | 10 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 10 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 9 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 8 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 9 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 175895 kilometres |
| Most recent distance | 200798 kilometres |
| Date of Entry | 4th June, 2001 |