1974 Chevrolet Vega review from North America
"Troublesome Little Beauty Queen"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Replaced original block at 66K miles due to cylinder scoring and excessive oil use. Second block ruined when head gasket blew due to head bolt thread stripping in aluminum block. Cylinder head rebuilt three times due to excessive oil loss through valve guides.
Saginaw 4 spd. transmission was excellent and trouble-free as was rear end and suspension.
General comments?
It's hard to believe that a car that looks as good as the Vega could be so poorly built and troublesome. This car has laways been a real head turner and continues to do so to this day. I love the styling, the comfortable and very roomy interior (hatchback coupe), and the excellent handling characteristics. She's too pretty to get rid of.
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| 1972 - Vega GT Hatchback 2.4 110 hp Lemon from Hell, aka GM |
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | No |
| Year of manufacture | 1974 |
| First year of ownership | 1978 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2002 |
| Engine and transmission | 140 C.I. I-4 Manual |
| Performance marks | 6 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 1 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 10 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 5 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 32000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 154000 miles |
| Previous car | Ford Ranger |
| Date of Entry | 9th July, 2002 |