1968 Chrysler Newport review from North America
"The big bad mean green machine"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
The main issues were major wiring harness problems at the end of ownership, & a very rusty body from too many New Hampshire winters.
General comments?
This was my first car. I even sold it once & bought it back a few months later. It was green & known as The Beast. It had a Dodge truck rear axle put in it at some point with a locker & 4:11 gears. It would squat & launch off the line due to it's weight. I surprised some Camaros & Chargers off the line.
On the highway, this thing was like riding on a cloud. The AC worked good & the seats were like two couches.
The 1966 to 1968 Chryslers were very under rated. They were great cars.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Don't Know |
| Model year | 1968 |
| Year of manufacture | 1968 |
| First year of ownership | 1981 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 1987 |
| Engine and transmission | 383 V8 Automatic |
| Performance marks | 9 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 7 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 9 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 9 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 82000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 150000 miles |
| Date of Entry | 2nd June, 2009 |