1990 Chrysler LeBaron review from North America
"Smart buy and reliable"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
I've only replaced the starter, rebuilt the transmission, new radiator and got a new top. That's it!! AFTER 16 YEARS!!! Plus things like tires and brakes of course.
The paint is still shiny, but its starting to flake is some spots (outside parking).
One of the quarter windows doesn't move so that needs to be fixed.
Since 1991 the car has only let me down twice; stranded in a parking lot when the starter went out (1996) and stalled when going through deep water -stupid move.
General comments?
Yikes! So many negative reviews.
I bought my 1990 LeBaron convertible in 1991 and its still going strong. The 3.0 liter V6 is silky smooth and acceleration is great. The ride is also smooth.
The interior is somewhat plasticy, but the design is A1 (for that period). The buttons for lights and wipers on the gauge hood are very stylish.
If you take car of a car it will last a long time. (You must wash and wax regularly) and maintain the engine (regular oil change).
Now the car had been sitting for 5 months (I got a new car) so I put in a new battery and it started right up, no problem at all.
My years with my Chrysler has been excellent. I can tell you now I've put more money into my new car (1999 foreign model) in three years than all of my Chrysler years.
Oh yes, its time for new shocks.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Year of manufacture | 1990 |
| First year of ownership | 1991 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2006 |
| Engine and transmission | 3.0 liter V6 Automatic |
| Performance marks | 5 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 9 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 8 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 8 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 13500 miles |
| Most recent distance | 101000 miles |
| Previous car | Ford Mustang |
| Date of Entry | 25th November, 2006 |