1980 Chrysler Valiant review from Australia and New Zealand
"Good, but not as good as the Regal version - a gutless wonder really with the 4.0Litre"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Carburettor went crazy after running some over-the-counter fuel system cleaner through it. Surges now. Mechanic said carburettor needs rebuild.
Disc brakes are warped - need shaving. Pads OK
Power steering really noisy despite reconditioned
Exhaust leak due to crack in manifold from old age
E.L.B seems to be doing it's own thing even though it was replaced with a new unit several years ago (new)
General comments?
The person I bought the car off was the first and only owner and looked after it very well.
Performance is totally inadequate - car is too heavy for a 4.0 litre. It is GUTLESS. This sort of heavy car really needs the 265 (4.3) or better a V8 to be worth the while having.
Steering on this one is good - firmer than my 79 Regal.
6 seater severely lacking places to put things eg no centre console or any cup holders - other cars of the same era had this. Behind the times.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Don't Know |
| Model year | 1980 |
| Year of manufacture | 1980 |
| First year of ownership | 2005 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2006 |
| Engine and transmission | 4.0 Litre 6 cylinder Automatic |
| Performance marks | 6 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 9 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 6 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 5 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 236000 kilometres |
| Date of Entry | 2nd April, 2006 |