Brakes failed due to loss of brake fluid. Had to 'pump' them to get them to work!
Had a couple of water leaks - one in the cabin, the other in the boot.
Used quite a bit of oil and also blew smoke when started.
This car was really ready for the scrap yard when I bought it as a (very) cheap runabout for my girlfriend who just got her licence. For $500 I got the car, road worthy certificate and 3 months rego. Not too bad really!
This was the top of the line Sigma with plush interior, rear reclining seats, rear passenger reading lights etc etc. The old girl had seen better days though. The motor was clagged and tired, but it never broke down the short time I had it. It always blew smoke when started, but when warm it used to drive rather smoothly for an old banger!
After 6 months we were sick of the faded paint, tired trim and sooty rear end. I detailed her up and sold it for $700 privately. We had already purchased a Corolla as her replacement.
This Sigma would have been a really nice car in its hey day. If they still exist, a nice low kilometre example would be worth hunting for. Go for the 2.0 litre example as it is quite smooth and has reasonable power without drinking as much as the 2.6 litre.
The sigma was my first car and I've been using it for 6 years.
The 1.6 Eng has to be the best I cannot kill that little car.
Long live sigma.
I have a 1979 Chrysler Sigma and it is a great car that has never missed a beat. I would go for the 2.0 litre 5 speed manual, because you don't use as much juice and you still have the power. It is a great car and I wouldn't trade it for anything, YET.
P.S.
It does great burnouts.
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