1985 Chrysler Laser XE review from North America
"A high performance sleeper.. 'nuff said"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Nothing major.
I blew a head gasket which is perfectly normal for the early Turbos.
The clutch linkage needed to be fixed, couldn't up or downshift into second gear. Also the car won't shut off unless the door is closed, but even then it has a mind of its own. But I believe it has something to do with the broken wires in the door.
The fuel pump has gone bad.
General comments?
I love this car!! Despite all its little faults I have been very pleased with its performance.
Parts are readily avaliable at the junk yards and there are plenty of performance parts available. I recently put a new MP computer and fuel injectors in and she now just screams when I put it into high gear. She stomps and roars and lets you know what kind of beast she is in the inside.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Year of manufacture | 1985 |
| First year of ownership | 2000 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2001 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.2 turbo Manual |
| Performance marks | 10 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 9 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 9 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 5 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 127000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 130000 miles |
| Previous car | Dodge Rampage 2.2 |
| Date of Entry | 17th July, 2001 |