1967 Chrysler Newport review from North America
"Great for someone who understands beaters"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
The car could not be driven above 35 MPH for several minutes until after the thermostat opened.
The contact posts on the voltage gauge were loose, and the incomplete circuit would prevent the car from starting.
The mechanical points required continual adjustment.
The electrical system consumed a number of mechanical voltage regulators.
The headlight switch developed a heat-sensitive short circuit that caused the headlights to cut out.
The heater worked poorly and was miserable in the winter.
General comments?
This car was generally good transportation for the low price.
The 383 2-barrel never delivered on its promise of performance.
The drive train was rugged, and the transmission remained tight and shifted well even after being abused.
Installing electronic ignition solved some problems.
In general, small problems dogged this car. The main issues were the loose voltage gauge contacts that caused intermittent starting problems; the short circuit that caused the intermittent headlight failures; the poor performance of the heater, and; the time to achieve operating temperature after starting the car.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Don't Know |
| Year of manufacture | 1967 |
| First year of ownership | 1990 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 1991 |
| Engine and transmission | 383 2-V Automatic |
| Performance marks | 5 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 6 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 6 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 4 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 92000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 99000 miles |
| Previous car | Dodge Dart |
| Date of Entry | 20th April, 2002 |