1970 Plymouth Barracuda review from North America
"One of America's true classic cars"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Replaced ball joints at 91,000 miles.
Starter solenoid bad at 84000 miles, normal for older Chrysler.
General comments?
One fast car. Convertible top provided much air noise when cruising.
Front ends of Cudas and Challengers are rust traps. Keep them clean, and reduce much trouble later on.
Front ends of these cars need help, and wear out with hard driving, which is what these cars are made for.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Model year | 1970 |
| Year of manufacture | 1970 |
| First year of ownership | 1990 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2001 |
| Engine and transmission | 340 Automatic |
| Performance marks | 10 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 8 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 7 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 7 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 5 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 78000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 98000 miles |
| Previous car | Dodge Challenger |
| Date of Entry | 26th December, 2005 |