1986 Chrysler LeBaron review from North America
"A wretched excuse for transportation"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Everything went wrong with this car.
The turbo died.
There was a constant problem with rust getting into the engine, so the gas filter had to be constantly changed.
The gasket on top of the engine (not the oil cap, mind you) somehow came off, releasing oil all over everything.
Finally the engine seals went, and the car died, spilling fluid like it had ebola.
General comments?
A horrible car, perhaps the worst I've ever owned. I bought it because it was a convertible and had low miles, but I soon learned that low miles mean next to nothing when buying a used a car. A lemon is a lemon.
For a turbo car, it had relatively unimpressive pick-up, especially by today's standards. It wasn't slow, but it didn't have nearly the pep of a Subaru WRX or any number of newer model four-cylinder turbo monsters.
I've read elsewhere about people who rhapsodize about Le Barons, have had no problems with them, think they're the best cars ever made, etc. Maybe my experience is unusual, but I'll still never buy another Chrysler.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | No |
| Model year | 1986 |
| Year of manufacture | 1986 |
| First year of ownership | 1998 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 1999 |
| Engine and transmission | turbo Automatic |
| Performance marks | 4 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 2 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 4 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 0 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 52000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 65000 miles |
| Previous car | Mazda Protege |
| Date of Entry | 8th April, 2005 |