1974 Plymouth Valiant review from North America
"Very reliable and bulletproof"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
A few specs of rust in the rear quarters.
New brakes.
New carpet, seats.
General comments?
I bought this car off the original owner a few years ago. It had very low mileage, and it showed.
I have always owned either a Dodge or a Plymouth F Body or A Body, they stand the test of time. There is no doubt in my mind that this engine will outlast the car.
It's not a fast car, but it cruises at 75 comfortably, that's all you need! If you ever want a economical means of transportation, go no further! The engine gets 20 + mpg.
It will definitely outlast any of these Japanese crapboxes they have today. The car is solid, no plastic crap on the body, just a solid legend! But not to be confused with a muscle car, cause it sure isn't that!
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Model year | 1974 |
| Year of manufacture | 1974 |
| First year of ownership | 2005 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2008 |
| Engine and transmission | 225 slant 6 Automatic |
| Performance marks | 6 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 10 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 7 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 8 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 28790 miles |
| Most recent distance | 37960 miles |
| Previous car | Dodge Aspen |
| Date of Entry | 13th August, 2008 |