1985 Chrysler Laser XE review from North America
"I know it will be a classic!"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Timing belt replaced at 140,000.
Cam/ crank seal.
Valve cover gasket.
Freeze plug replaced.
Front struts.
Rear shocks.
Front brake rotors.
Radiator replaced at 110,000.
Right front axle seal,
General comments?
The Laser is going to be a classic, if not just because there aren't many out there that aren't junked, but because it only lived for 3 model years and only in the US.
It is really fun to drive and you should be able to find parts fairly easily, but perhaps less so as the years go by. My local Chrysler dealer doesn't like to work on it, they say its "too old", nice eh? I have been able to get stuff at salvage yards as well as on eBay. I got new front seats on eBay, I coudln't find those anywhere.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Model Year | 1985 |
| First year of ownership | 1997 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2005 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.2 turbo Manual |
| Performance marks | 8/10 |
| Reliability marks | 8/10 |
| Comfort marks | |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 7/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 80000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 146000 miles |
| Date of Entry | 2nd June, 2005 |