1987 Plymouth Reliant LE review from North America
"Best bang for your buck!"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Items Replaced and year:
Fuel pump - 2004
MAP sensor - 2004
Rear brake cylinders - 2004
Transmission fluid filter - 2004
Rear shocks - 2004
Block heater installed - 2004
Rear springs - 2003
CD player installed - 2002
Temp/compass/auto dimming rearview mirror installed - 2002.
General comments?
We purchased the car in 2000 for $150. Since then it has been driven fairly heavily, and we have had virtually no problems with it at all. In the spring of 2004 we had the first problems. The fuel pump and MAP sensor went out within 1 month of each other. Total cost to fix was under $200.
Other than normal routine maintenance, and upgrades that we have done to the car, it has been a very reliable and low cost car to operate, which is good as I am a full time college student.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Model year | 1987 |
| Year of manufacture | 1987 |
| First year of ownership | 2000 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2004 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.2 Automatic |
| Performance marks | 8 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 9 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 8 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 10 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 145000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 188500 miles |
| Date of Entry | 7th October, 2004 |