1966 Chrysler Newport review from North America
"This car represents the pinnacle of the Chrysler Corporation"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Main bearing started making noise, so I tore the motor down and rebuilt it. The brakes are a little tricky to set right.
The weatherstripping is starting to wear out.
General comments?
What can I say about a 35 year old car that still goes to work every day?
It is easy to get in/out of, has very comfortable seats, and plenty of pickup.
Cosmetically the car is starting to show it's age, but looks no worse than some 10 year old cars around here. But the workmanship and quality of materials is excellent for the price-leader Chrysler. Compare the workmanship to a new Cirrus and see how far we've come.
Paid $850 for it in 1993, and I think I've gotten my money's worth out of it.
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| Reliability, durability and comfort are second to none, a very solidly put together automobile |
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| First year of ownership | 1993 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2001 |
| Engine and transmission | 383 Automatic |
| Performance marks | 9/10 |
| Reliability marks | 9/10 |
| Comfort marks | 10/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 5/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 74000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 125000 miles |
| Previous car | AMC Ambassador |
| Date of Entry | 30th March, 2001 |