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The problem with the Fiat 128 from the consumer's point of view was that the cars did not hold up well under American driving conditions or the typical American car owner's tendency to neglect maintenance. Also parts availability could be spotty and dealers had a tendency to disappear with little or no notice. I remember CR getting an earful from people who bought those "top-rated" Fiats, undoubtedly thinking they could be treated like a Chevy Nova. (Though for the clueful owner those Fiats could definitely be a blast!)
Aside from their unusual styling Gremlins were very bland in comparison, from their Rambler straight-six OHV engines to their live rear axles bolted to cart springs. Manual steering was a truck-like six turns lock-to-lock! But Gremlins at least were mechanically reliable and were not prone to severe structural rust after just a few years on the road.
I really miss my Datsun 510, if only the rustproofing had been a bit better! Given the competition that it was up against that car was much better than it had to be. On paper it looked like a BMW. I cannot even remember the last time I saw a 510 on the road here in NJ.
Posts in this Thread:
- Why Car Reviews Suck And How To Fix Them, JohnA , Mon, 25 Jun 2012 19:50:28
- Sounds like Consumer Reports, AeroEd, Tue, 26 Jun 2012 07:45:10
- Re: Sounds like Consumer Reports, Erik919kt, Tue, 26 Jun 2012 10:10:44
- I don't think CR is so bad, john b, Wed, 27 Jun 2012 20:48:18
- Sounds like Car&Driver with BMW's nm, Trev, Wed, 27 Jun 2012 19:24:29
- Re: Sounds like Consumer Reports, brick8, Tue, 26 Jun 2012 11:09:38
- Condemer Reports is a joke, Noel, Tue, 26 Jun 2012 11:04:41
- They top-rated the Fiat 128 and AMC Gremlin, JerseySaab , Tue, 26 Jun 2012 19:41:43
- Gremlin: hatchback, torquey I6, top fuel economy, AeroEd, Wed, 27 Jun 2012 06:28:45
- Gremlin: funky 1970s style, but top-rated?, JerseySaab , Wed, 27 Jun 2012 10:32:10
- I owned a 1971 Datsun 510, JohnA , Thu, 28 Jun 2012 08:21:02
- Re: Gremlin: funky 1970s style, but top-rated?, JimBlake , Wed, 27 Jun 2012 12:09:57
- Re: Gremlin: funky 1970s style, but top-rated?, JerseySaab , Wed, 27 Jun 2012 13:30:42 <-- Viewing This Message
- Re: Gremlin: funky 1970s style, but top-rated?, JimBlake , Thu, 28 Jun 2012 13:32:02
- You could option out a Gremlin very nicely, JerseySaab , Wed, 27 Jun 2012 15:32:21
- Re: Gremlin: funky 1970s style, but top-rated?, Bill Homer , Wed, 27 Jun 2012 14:00:56
- This could be good, Noel, Tue, 26 Jun 2012 05:08:50
- +1. nm, Simon S, Mon, 25 Jun 2012 19:59:38
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