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1989 Chevrolet Caprice User Reviews

1989 Chevrolet Caprice Review Ratings

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Average Ratings from 6 reviews

  • Performance:3.8 out of 5 stars3.8 out of 5 stars3.8 out of 5 stars3.8 out of 5 stars3.8 out of 5 stars 3.8 / 5
  • Appearance:3.5 out of 5 stars3.5 out of 5 stars3.5 out of 5 stars3.5 out of 5 stars3.5 out of 5 stars 3.5 / 5
  • Build Quality:3.5 out of 5 stars3.5 out of 5 stars3.5 out of 5 stars3.5 out of 5 stars3.5 out of 5 stars 3.5 / 5
  • Overall:4.2 out of 5 stars4.2 out of 5 stars4.2 out of 5 stars4.2 out of 5 stars4.2 out of 5 stars 4.2 / 5

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Eid writes:
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nice to drive

Cons

cost alot of fuel and its really heavy

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The Wight Plan — i love it .. it just really nice to driver i was dreaming about the chevell '70 . i had some drag races on it it can reach only 175 KM/H but even that what a normal car like it can reach that fast ( i know i speak english so bad , i'm soory ) :)

Primary Use: Commuting to work

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Grace writes:
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everything

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nothing

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5 Stars — best performance, fast acceleration, good handling, good braking best quality, like every car it needs maintenance nice appearance, interior is so comfy and the exterior is nice cost of ownership is acceptable fun factor, this car is the best car u can ever drive

Primary Use: Family transportation

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Joshua writes:
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full frame, classic styling, biggest engine bay ive ever had makes swapping in whatever i like a breeze.

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the trunk floor is sunk on the sides, and they tend to rust. also, lack of after market panels. i had to make my own floor boards from scratch when they decided to ruct out

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Great Car, Buy One. — best. car. ever. Great buildability, beautiful ride even at high speeds, 9c1 package handles amazing for a big car, plenty of leg room for cruising around with a group of friends. it got incredible mileage on long trips until i swapped in the 454.

Primary Use: Sport/fun (spirited driving, track racing, off-roading, etc.)

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Clayton writes:
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Tough as hell, run over a tree and keep going

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10 bolt corprate rear end was weak..

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Chevy Caprice — Performance - It had a 305, but with a 350 it hauls some ass Build - their just as tough as a half ton truck. Appearance - They can look really nice if done right. Mine was alright, but not the nicest i've seen.

Primary Use: Sport/fun (spirited driving, track racing, off-roading, etc.)

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jamesr1018 writes:
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Unique, roomy, comfortable on long trips.

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Dated, BIG, inefficient.

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Enjoyed It While I Had It. — Though it was a big pig - heavy, ponderous, and underpowered, I enjoyed the three years I spent with my '89 Caprice Classic Estate wagon. My Caprice had the low- compression Olds 307 with the electronic QuadraJet and was not exactly a rocket. But what can you expect from a vehicle that weighed 4,000 pounds? Acceleration, braking and handling were adequate for a vehicle of this size. Build quality was decent and held up pretty well over time. However, rust (mostly hidden behind the vinyl wood paneling) became a problem. Exterior styling was... well, it was a blocky station wagon with fake wood paneling. Not exactly beautiful. The interior was typical of its day: velour and plastic. It was comfortable, and fully loaded. A/C, cruise, tilt, power windows, power driver's seat. Gas mileage was acceptable on the highway and negligible in the city. Overall, I enjoyed the Caprice. It was roomy, quiet, unique (in a world of melted jellybean-looking vehicles), and the sound of a V8 under the hood was always welcome.

Primary Use: Family transportation

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space for doing stuff lol  and storing stuff

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weight if wasnt so heavy and big could out beat ppl

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Yea Dawg — like the fact is a big body car good pic up most of the time can get people of the line love cevy wat can i say 320 dollars cheap rite perfect shape is a very fun to drive spevially in the rain when can do fishtails and hydoplanning so tight

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Gas Mileage (highway) 23 24
Horsepower 170 135
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1994 Chevrolet Caprice Reviews

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1993 Chevrolet Caprice Reviews

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1992 Chevrolet Caprice Reviews

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