1979 Opel Rekord review from Uruguay
"I will buy another one from the same year as soon as I can get it"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
The starter broke at 40.000 km.
Clutch went at around 30.000 km, and again at around 40.000 km.
Gearshift lever went from 4th to neutral when hitting any bump, from around 50.000 km.
General comments?
A gas guzzler, wouldn't go more than 6 km per liter in the city, and perhaps 9 km per liter in the highway. 6 cylinder automatic consumption in a 4 cylinder manual car.
An excellent showcase of General Motors mid and late 70's styling that was not hampered by U.S. regulations.
Very comfortable car, except by the leatherette upholstery which got too hot in summer.
Great ride, felt like a really bigger American luxury sedan.
Best steering I've ever tried, enough power assistance, sensitive at speed, very easy to park.
Very nicely finished car.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Year of manufacture | 1979 |
| First year of ownership | 1981 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 1986 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.0 petrol Manual |
| Performance marks | 7 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 8 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 9 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 4 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 5 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 17000 kilometres |
| Most recent distance | 65000 kilometres |
| Previous car | Chevrolet Chevette |
| Date of Entry | 8th December, 2003 |