1994 Plymouth Acclaim review from North America
"A good buy"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
It's a serious oil burner. I can smell it cooking after a drive.
I replaced the heater core, water pump, and radiator at 85,000 miles. Honestly, I think it was a previous owner who filled the radiator with too much of that radiator fix stuff. Why was the radiator replaced? Because the previous owner had a front end collision. Had these circumstances not been in place, I think there normally wouldn't be a problem.
When I bought the car in 2001, the paint was weak and fading. It really hasn't deteriorated any more in 2 years, so I do not know if this was a reflection of how the car was kept previously.
General comments?
Decent gas mileage.
Reliably starts in cold weather.
Comfortable ride with a big enough backseat for family.
This car had a history of a front end collision. Even with that I find this car to be a good, inexpensive ride. Personally, I think my car has a history of not being well cared for as well. That can be life or death to a car, and I think mine will have a shorter life because of it. I do feel it is a well built car, not cheap, and a well cared for car would be a good buy.
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| Classic that unfortunately doesn't last forever |
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Year of manufacture | 1994 |
| First year of ownership | 2001 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2003 |
| Engine and transmission | Automatic |
| Performance marks | 8 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 10 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 8 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 7 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 78000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 108000 miles |
| Previous car | Chevrolet Cavalier |
| Date of Entry | 24th July, 2003 |