1988 Chevrolet Sprint Metro review from North America
"This car is a pistol!"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
When I bought my car, the clutch was going bad and it bombed emissions - note that I only paid 500$ for it so I KNEW that it would need work.
The alternator went bad before the transmission.
The Distributer went bad.
Parts were VERY expensive and are often deemed 'obsolete'.
General comments?
I bought it cheap and drove it forever. On Saturday, the tired engine finally said "enough" yet for the third major breakdown she had, she gave her all to get me home. When the clutch went out, I got 'done' doing 90 on the freeway in my three banger, she only died as I rolled into my parking space.
I need a car that doesn't require the overhaul she does, but definitely no regrets with owning this car. It was always quick, gas saving and could work like a dog hauling cargo.
Excellent little goer!
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Year of manufacture | 1988 |
| First year of ownership | 2002 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2006 |
| Engine and transmission | 1 Manual |
| Performance marks | 7 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 9 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 3 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 10 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 880000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 1600000 miles |
| Previous car | Chevrolet Sprint |
| Date of Entry | 3rd October, 2006 |