1984 Chrysler Laser SE review from North America
"A fun-to-drive money pit"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Throttle body problem caused it to cough after about 4000 RPM.
Constantly occurring minor problems.
MAP sensor went bad.
Had to replace the starter.
Passenger seat broke and would not would not lock in an upright position.
Clear coat was completely gone and had a lot of rust.
Electrical nightmare (headlights and radio wouldn't work at the same time, always told me my rear washer fluid was empty, etc.)
General comments?
Very comfortable ride and fun to drive. I felt like I was driving a race car when the turbo would kick in.
Geared high so that you could cruise at about 75mph, only revving the engine to about 2000rpm.
Very smooth ride, handles well. Very responsive.
Had to have a mechanic start it again when it ran out of gas.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | No |
| Year of manufacture | 1984 |
| First year of ownership | 1995 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 1998 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.2 turbo Manual |
| Performance marks | 5 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 3 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 8 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 6 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 120000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 140000 miles |
| Date of Entry | 11th May, 2001 |