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Originally Posted by cowboy_big_rich
what is that?
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1980 Plymouth Horizon TC3. The short history of that "ride":
1. Alternator went out on the way home from the dealership. No warranty.
2. Water pump went out.
3. Tires went bald. That was kind of my fault. Bought new tires.
4. Catalytic converter busted up. Took it off and busted out the sulfer then put it back.
5. Exhaust damn near fell off. Bought new exhaust.
6. Brakes wore out. Probably also from being driven like an Indy car. New brakes.
7. Pin in transmission came loose, busted a hole in the transmission. Replace transmission. Replace clutch and pressure plate while I'm in there because they were worn down and pretty well f**ked. See "Indy car" above.
8. Engine seized up. Sold car to friend for $1.
All told with the miles I put on the car and the money I put in it that damn thing cost me over $5/mile. That was in the late 80's.
Now, I can't blame the car entirely. For instance, I know the following about it's performance characteristics:
* Can do 40mph in 1st gear
* Will scratch both front tires going in to second with a new clutch
* Can do multiple 360's when you power brake at over 40mph in the snow
* Slides out in water and hits the curb when taking a 90 degree left at 30mph with 8 guys in the car
* Will fit 8 guys if you put two in the passenger seat, four in the back seat, and one guy under the hatch