1973 Chrysler Newport Navajo Special Edition 2 door review from North America
"Big highway flyer"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Leaked oil.
Used oil.
Body rusted.
General comments?
Very comfortable car to drive.
Handled poorly but all large American cars did in those days.
Had no major problems with the car. After six years and 77 thousand miles it was smoking and rusty.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Don't Know |
| Model year | 1973 |
| Year of manufacture | 1973 |
| First year of ownership | 1973 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 1979 |
| Engine and transmission | 400 V8 Automatic |
| Performance marks | 7 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 7 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 9 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 7 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 1 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 2 miles |
| Most recent distance | 77000 miles |
| Previous car | Ford Galaxie |
| Date of Entry | 18th December, 2008 |