1985 Chrysler Fifth Avenue review from North America
"Best used car I've ever had!"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Replaced alternator.
Electronic spark control.
Tires.
Timing set.
Transmission rebuild & torque converter.
Exhaust.
General comments?
Very reliable car, comfortable ride, easy to maintain.
Only thing that got me was the fact that the stock crank timing gear has nylon teeth on it. I replaced it with an after-market timing set, all steel, and it runs again like it did when it was new.
My father bought this car new for 24,000 CAD, and I've had it now for 9 years. It still turns heads when we have it all shined up!
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| 1983 - Fifth Avenue aka New Yorker 5.2L 318 V8 Only Chrysler I would buy again |
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Year of manufacture | 1985 |
| First year of ownership | 1992 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2001 |
| Engine and transmission | 318 Automatic |
| Performance marks | 10 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 10 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 10 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 8 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 60000 kilometres |
| Most recent distance | 178000 kilometres |
| Previous car | Pontiac Grand Prix |
| Date of Entry | 13th January, 2001 |