1987 Plymouth Horizon review from North America
"Your typical bomber of a first car"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
The carburetor severely needed help. I didn't have (or want) to spend the money to fix it. As a result cold weather starting was difficult and the idle was very high.
The car's life ended when the starter motor died.
The exhaust system was also in need of help. I managed to fix it with a coat hanger.
The air conditioner didn't work.
The struts for the rear hatch didn't work.
The rear tail light socket shorted out. I couldn't get a replacement at an auto parts store. I had to go to a salvage yard.
General comments?
This was my first car. It was a good car to learn how to drive. If I wrecked, who cares, it was a jalopy.
The women loved it also. This car made me very popular.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Year of manufacture | 1987 |
| First year of ownership | 1997 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 1998 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.2 I4 Automatic |
| Performance marks | 5 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 5 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 4 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 9 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 108000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 114000 miles |
| Date of Entry | 30th November, 2001 |