1986 Chrysler LeBaron Convertible review from North America
"I think this car is for old people who don't want to drive very much"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Digital dash went out.
Various engine gaskets failed.
Radiator leaked.
Top had to be replaced.
Stereo went out.
Shifter knob stuck in parking lot, would not move, had to be towed to dealer.
Convertible top bracket broke when lowering top! Had to install new bracket.
General comments?
I remember this car very well. I called it the $300 car, not because I paid $300 for it, but because every time something went wrong it cost me $300.
This was a fun car to drive. It was so much fun to put the top down and go for a drive. Sometimes people whistled at me. It was a very sharp little car, but so many things went wrong with it!
This car was loaded with turbo, power seats, digital dash, power windows, locks, leather seats, cruise control, power disc brakes.
We drove the car from San Francisco to Los Angeles and back one weekend and it performed flawlessly, even in the rain. It was a very comfortable car, and despite its flaws I loved it very much.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | No |
| First year of ownership | 1991 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 1995 |
| Engine and transmission | turbo Automatic |
| Performance marks | 5/10 |
| Reliability marks | 5/10 |
| Comfort marks | 9/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 5/10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 7/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 50000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 100000 miles |
| Previous car | Chevrolet Cavalier |
| Date of Entry | 9th October, 2003 |