Chevrolet Caprice 1978-1991Change

one of the best cars ever made. I bought it from an old man.who did not know what is wrong with it because he probably took it to a bad mechanic that does not know how to repair the delco ignition system i took it for someone who repaired american cars for 35 years. first it had an issue of never going over 100kmh. when it was fixed we went to a very empty road. it went from 100kmh to over 220khm!. i thought this car top speed was 160-180 tops.it went significantly over 200. it drives very softly you barely feel the road. even at very high speeds. also it has strong brakes. light steering wheel. but not crazy light.. it has a v8 engine. so it is not the most fuel friendly. it has a very large fuel tank.

the seats are the most comfortable seats i ever tried. they literally are soft sofas rather than seats. which are fit for kings!. also no one will complain about sitting on the rear seats. due to the huge room available. you can also sleep in the trunk xD. unlike today's matchbox sized cars. the interior itself is very premium and classy. something that most cars today lack. the body is rock solid. so if somebody bumps into you. they will cry and you will have a hard time looking for a scratch. mine has a full hardtop which looks super cool.

in short if you want to buy a classic car. buy it without 2nd thought.. why this one?. because spare parts are easy to find. also it is easy to repair. trust me. you DON'T want a car where repairing it is a nightmare. before buying take it for inspection to a reputable mechanic. i was lucky. you may not. but if it needs small repairs than go for it. better off than a flimsy toy car. this is a real car that will always have its worth.

drive safely and don't speed. what we did was for testing only. i am a slow driver. always check on it once every now and then. it should last for a very long time. and best of luck

Amazing car. Honestly, i think this is one of the best looking cars ever made. Its like riding on a cloud, super soft and very comfortable. Interior is well laid, and the seats are super comfy. Pretty reliable as well. Performance isn't the best, it has a 305ci v8. Its a very heavy car, and only has about 190 horsepower (new) so performance was never important. Fuel economy isn't the best, but seeing as its a v8 from 1989 its not horrible either. Overall, Excellent car. If your looking for a comfortable, full size,classic American car, defiantly go for one of these.

Who ever decides to buy this car will become a very happy person, they bought a good reliable car made of steel.

First time driving? Looking for a 'beast' that will have better results should an accident happen.

General maintainence- quarterly oil changes (every 3 months)
Undercoating sprayed in fall just before temp drop

My Grandpa has owned his Caprice since he bought it new in 1990. It's been incredibly reliable! He LOVES to drive, and has put 345,000 kilometers on it in the last 23 years. Even with all that milage, it literally looks BRAND NEW! I'm not kidding. There is one rust spot the size of a penny behind the rear wheel, and the cloth on the edge of the drivers seat is looking quite worn and scuffed as he rubs it every time he gets in/out. That's literally it. Much of its condition has to do with how he keeps it: washes it once a week, garage kept, always spotlessly clean. He babies it. The reliability of these older Chevy's is fantastic. He's only done regular upkeep like tires, wipers, bearings, transmission, etc. The transmissions in these last about 175,000km. Fuel economy is pretty bad (15/23 ish), but it's a huge V8, what do you expect. My '03 Malibu isn't far behind it at 16/26, so it's not too bad in comparison. Handling is very sloppy, but it's a huge boat of a car. Comfort is amazing, especially in the highway. Like sitting on a sofa, so comfy!

His plan was to keep this car from 1990 - 2005, then buy a new one (probably Malibu or something), but he loves it so much, he has said many times that he never wants to sell it. It's a great, reliable classic, and they sure don't make 'em like this anymore. I highly recommend a Caprice of this era if you're looking for comfort, reliability, and classic styling, and don't really care about handling or gas milage.

Ex-RCMP Vehicle with enhancements
305 FI W/ CALIBRATED OD TO WORK WITH 3:10 Posi-Rear End
(EndResult-Pursuit) 2nd Gear kicks in at 160km and you can
feel the rear end wanting to go faster - never went into 3rd gear
RCMP Full Suspension Stability Control Package - takes corners at higher speeds

Owned this car for 25 years with only requiring basic maintenance and very little appearance work. Had it repainted once 10 years ago. Easy to replace parts as it is rear wheel drive and there's lots of room to work under the hood. Also has a very spacious trunk. Will be looking for another one in good shape if this one ever dies !

This was my first car, bought it for $1200 in 1997. It was the carburated 302. Spacious inside and spacious under the hood, it was a cinch to fix. And boy, did I ever get a lot of practice fixing it. By the time I sold it (for $750 in 2001), it had 380,000kms and was still solid enough to make a great demo derby car!

It is a beautiful ride, Green with Chrome Trim,
Like a comfortable couch on air, Smooth Driving, Classic look, Incredable Car, A++

Bring Back the old school cars
:)

Sincerely,

A Dedicated Chevy Girl

I owned one of these for a long time and can guarantee you that this car is well worth the money. Once you get into it and feel not only the comfort, but the confidence giving power of the V8 you will never want to drive anything else.