1987 Chevrolet Sprint review from North America
"Cheap, fun and fast, but definitely not cool"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Muffler worn out at 125,311km, replaced.
Turbo Heat Shield fell off at 140,000km.
Muffler worn out again at 154,690km, replaced.
Muffler worn again at 154,775, replaced.
Transmission often pops out of 1st gear starting at 180,000km.
Clutch Failure at 190,000km, replaced.
Transmission Destroyed at 195,000km. Used Transmission installed.
Transmission gears grind and pops out of 3rd and 4th gears starting at 265,000km.
General comments?
Turbo engine with 5-speed combined with this car's light weight makes for some serious fun.
Burnouts in 1st gear can be done at will, tires will spin at the top of 2nd gear, and tires squawk at top of 3rd gear.
Suzuki under-rated this engine at 70hp. Mine has been tested and makes 82hp at the front wheels!
0-60 - 8.17 sec.
1/4 - 16.22 sec @ 85.7 mph.
Top Speed - over 160 kph.
Long trips are exhausting because seats lack support, ride is extremely harsh, and cabin lets in all outside noise.
A lot of power for such a small car. Anything larger than a bicycle could kill you in a collision. This car gives you that "edge of death" feeling, all the time.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | No |
| First year of ownership | 1993 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2003 |
| Engine and transmission | 1.0 turbo Manual |
| Performance marks | 6/10 |
| Reliability marks | 4/10 |
| Comfort marks | 1/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 3/10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 6/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 112000 kilometres |
| Most recent distance | 285000 kilometres |
| Previous car | GMC S-15 |
| Date of Entry | 15th January, 2003 |