1987 Chevrolet Sprint Turbo review from North America
"Best car for the money I have ever owned"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Replaced muffler 5 times.
Replaced clutch at 50,000 miles.
Replaced under-engine wire harness at 160,000 miles (fell off).
Replaced windshield 5 times.
Center spark plug has blown out twice.
Replaced water pump at 180,000 miles.
Replaced ignition key assembly at 190,000 miles (key was broken in lock).
Front seats are worn. (Back seats still like new.)
Interior plastic trim crumbling from sun exposure.
General comments?
This is the least expensive, most dependable, most fun car I have ever owned. Even after 16 years, it can still blow away the competition. It's not real quick from a dead stop, but out on the open road it's downright scary. I used to call it "Whistling Death". If you floor it at about 55 mph, within seconds you are doing 70, 80, or more. When it was newer, I used to easily get it up over 100 mph. (The speedometer only goes up to 90, so I had to extrapolate from the tachometer.) The next logical step up for anyone owning one of these rice rockets is a BMW Mini Cooper (turbo, preferably).
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Year of manufacture | 1987 |
| First year of ownership | 1988 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2004 |
| Engine and transmission | 1.0 turbo gas Manual |
| Performance marks | 9 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 10 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 5 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 7 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 10 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 0 miles |
| Most recent distance | 200000 miles |
| Previous car | Chevrolet Sprint |
| Date of Entry | 6th August, 2004 |