Faults:

Since sitting for 3yrs unused, and seldom driven before that by the 93yo owner, it had some general maintenance needs. I replaced the brakes, shocks, exhaust, radiator and tuned it up.

No problems in the 14,000+ miles I have driven it.

General Comments:

This is as nice as a new car. Compares size wise with a new Camry/Accord. The ride and comfort are surprising to most folks who ride in it the first time. the interior was very well done, with "walnut" accents and the velour seats. the DL designation puts all the chrome you can think of on the metallic copper (original) paint and really shines.

Faults:

I have had two problems with this car. The air conditioning system developing unsafe (high) pressure. I had the system converted to R-134 and have been pleased with the results. The radiator became clogged in 2001 and I installed a new radiator.

General Comments:

This car runs, rides, and handles like a much newer car. The ride is softer then many newer luxury cars. With low mileage, the interior and finish remind one of a 2 year old used car.

Faults:

Replaced muffler, brakes, tuneup... The car had been sitting for ten years when I bought it.

General Comments:

A very well designed, comfortable, quiet car. Easy to drive and handles well. Leather seats are very comfortable.

Faults:

The lockup torque converter locked up around 110,000 miles.

Low oil pressure in the number 6 cylinder exhaust lifter caused the push rod to disengage at cold temperatures.

The exterior door handles break too easily.

The seats are too low, and tend to be tiring on long trips.

General Comments:

Considering I bought this as a "well-used" car, the gas mileage is always good.

Faults:

The only problems that I have had were general maintenance.

I replaced the tires and brake pads.

Some rust is starting to surface on the driver's side front fender in front of the tire.

General Comments:

This car replaced a 1996 Mercury Sable. One would think that I would disappointed by my 1983 AMC Concord. No. The Concord out paces my Mercury Sable.

I receive decent gas mileage at 23 miles per gallon. I have had no major repairs. It has good pickup for the engine and the era that it came from.

The interior is sparse and simple compared to today's cockpits where you need an owner's manual to operate the radio. There is not any power seats, windows, or side mirrors to fail at the most inconvenient time.

Faults:

Valve cover leaked oil.

Distributor.

Muffler and tailpipe were original.

Passengers Door Handle broken.

General Comments:

The car is an offshoot of the AMC Hornet, and retained some of the styling of that car.

The car has some nice horsepower and torque, and it has the styling of a car with some power behind it. The 4.2L Inline 6 cylinder has some good power behind it, but its not going to win any races.

The drivers seat is worn good, and is a little uncomfortable. I sit down a little too far for my comfort, I use a seat cushion to give me some "elevation".

Working on the car is very easy because of its simplistic design. The car barely ran because of a bad distributor. A replacement cost a whole $20 after a core charge and was a cinch to replace.

After a good tune up, exhaust system, and some parts, car runs good. I used it to replace my 1988 Beretta that had many miles, no power, and was costing me a fortune to keep running.