1988 Chevrolet Sprint review from North America
"Slow but reliable"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
A/C went out.
Alternator went out.
All four speakers went.
Front brakes/rotors over and over.
Wheel bearings over and over.
Reverse lights switch went out.
General comments?
I guess this car was OK for its time but these days even the economy cars have at least 120hp and this car with only 40hp - can't even keep up with slow traffic, it's gotten so bad now that I have to drive down back roads to get places.
Of course I'm sure this engine is tired and worn out but still i'ts always been slow. Parts are almost impossible to find these days, I was going to rebuild the engine and the parts alone were over a 1000.00 dollars. I mean sheesh, you would think that for a 7000.00 car, brand new parts wouldn't cost that much. Anyway I'm sure it's time for me to retire this toy and get a real car.
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| Year of manufacture | 1988 |
| First year of ownership | 1989 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2000 |
| Engine and transmission | 1.0 Manual |
| Performance marks | 1 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 10 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 4 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 5 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 2000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 161000 miles |
| Date of Entry | 29th October, 2000 |