1997 Plymouth Breeze review from North America
"Fix the known bugs and she rocks!"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Camshaft position sensor
Rear crankshaft main oil seal
Headlights dim. Replaced with after-market
Camshaft belt and accessories drive belts
Spark plugs and wires
Rear brake shoes
Bad rear brake self adjuster bar
Re-soldered bad solder joint under power resistors on instrument cluster. Fixed no electronic display.
Pulled transmission to replace rear main seal.
General comments?
This car is a blast to drive through the twisty mountain roads we have hear. The suspension/steering systems engineers need to be highly praised. Still on 14 inch wheels!
It is seriously underpowered especially at higher altitudes but returns up to 34 mpg.
It was purchased for $600. With about $500 in parts and my labor it is reliable so far.
It is roomy and actually pretty fun to drive.
The rear seat folds down and in go the skis bikes whatever.
Going to 16 inch wheels tires soon. Will race SCCA!
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | No |
| Model year | 1997 |
| Year of manufacture | 1996 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2008 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.0 Automatic |
| Performance marks | 7 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 5 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 8 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 126000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 140000 miles |
| Previous car | Mazda B4000 |
| Date of Entry | 14th March, 2008 |