1989 Plymouth Horizon Reviews - Page 3 of 4

The previous owner had the car from day one and most likely never washed the car. This caused quite a bit of rust on the hood and roof, so the paint job came first.

There were also a few cosmetics that needed replacement (carpet and headliner). I found kits for these at the local auto parts store and fixed those problems fairly cheap.

After the first year of ownership I had a pretty bad electrical problem: my computer blew which in turn fried the fuel pump and ignition coil.

At first sight this was a hideous car, but served it's purpose well. I eventually fell in love with my Horizon (affectionately called "the Ho").

The economy is great (I average about 28mpg city and 33mpg highway) and the ride is smooth.

One day I got a crazy idea to begin turning this into a quasi-sport car. I upgraded the exhaust, intake and fuel system so far and now my Ho has grown some balls.

I also replaced the stereo and added more speakers. This car is very well suited for some heavy duty speakers because of a solid body a good trunk space.

Besides the rust from being in Alaska the Arizona then to Texas and now South Dakota (what a variety of climates!) this car is definitely a winner compared to any other 13 year old car I've seen, worked on, driven etc..

I can honestly say I'm proud to be an owner of a 1989 Plymouth Horizon!

It didn't have an engine in it when we bought it (which would explain why it only cost 200$).

Something in the shifter keeps breaking, causing the car to get stuck in one gear (driving home from town in 2nd gear sort of sucks).

The hatch doesn't stay open if I don't prop it open with my baseball bat.

The valve cover is loose, and leaking oil onto the manifold, causing some major smoke and stench.

This car rocks. I love pulling up beside some cocky looking guy in a new, shiny car... and leaving him in my oil burning exhaust.

The radio is pretty nice for being factory. The tape player even works!

If you snag some windshield wiper fluid tanks and pumps from another car, you can mount them easily under the hood, and create high-powered squirt guns. Just point the spigots out above the blinkers, and install toggle switches in the middle console.

This car is great for long trips. It has a lot of head room, and the windows are all nice and big. You can make faces out of all 6 windows.

This car is a lot cooler than it seems at first glance.