1974 Chrysler Newport review from North America
"Ride the waves in a car."
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Water pump went in 2005.
Running on 4 cyclinders in 2005.
Ball joint was about to snap.
Everything replaced that is listed above. Except I still need to replace one more cyclinder, so I am running on 7 cyclinders.
General comments?
The interior is in very good shape. The head liner has held up though all those years. The seats are immaculate.
The best thing about the car is the ride. The experience is like no other. It's like taking your most comfortable couch and riding it down the street.
The engine is a 400cubic inch big block V8. Has no problem climbing up any mountain. I have never slipped in the rain or snow with this car.
The body is solid and has no dents. My uncle got hit by one of these in a box truck and it totaled the truck. The only thing that happend to the Newport was a head light went out.
I would recomend that if you haven't had the Newport experience that you go out and get one before they are all gone.
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| 1973 - Newport Custom 440 LA family Great comfort, huge trunk, solid man and strong bumpers |
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Model year | 1974 |
| Year of manufacture | 1974 |
| First year of ownership | 1996 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2006 |
| Engine and transmission | V8 400in 6.6L gasoline Automatic |
| Performance marks | 8 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 10 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 8 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 4 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 50000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 71300 miles |
| Previous car | Chrysler 1986 Ford Thunderbird |
| Date of Entry | 28th January, 2006 |