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"Very durable but basic OLD car"

What things have gone wrong with the car?

Nothing yet, though it did need a new battery within one week of purchase. The previous owner split that cost with me. They hardly ever drove it.

I had to put a new used A/C compressor in it - total cost around 4,500 baht ($125).

I think it will soon need a new clutch - when I let it out in first it tends to shudder a lot. This isn't the normal 'lugging the engine' shudder from not giving it enough gas (revs), its more like the clutch plate isn't gripping well. Anyone have any tips on diagnosing a bad clutch?

General comments?

The car is great for Thailand, but I wouldn't make any long trips in it.

The sale price was close to $1,500 - back in the US this would be a $500 car.

I'm a little nervous about long term reliability due to the car's age, but hope it will serve for another couple of years.

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Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes
Model year1982
Year of manufacture1982
First year of ownership2008
Most recent year of ownership2008
Engine and transmission 1.3 litre gasoline Manual
Performance marks 5 / 10
Reliability marks 9 / 10
Comfort marks 5 / 10
Dealer Service marks  
Running Costs (higher is cheaper) 9 / 10
Overall marks (average of all marks) 7.0 / 10
Distance when acquired200000 kilometres
Most recent distance203000 kilometres
Previous carOldsmobile 88
Date of Entry 18th August, 2008

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