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The Best Car I Will Ever Own
Delana, 06/05/2002
1990 Plymouth Laser RS 2dr Hatchback
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
The Plymouth Laser RS was my first car. It had the best sound system and gas milegage you could ever ask for. I am a college student and I drove everywhere and that car only needed 14.00 once every two weeks to fill it up. It was a very realible car and ran great. Exterior wise it was a metallic blue that was very intriging. The shape of it was very mezmorizing and the interior of it was very nice too. The car itself was very good in rain and snow. I honestly could not have asked for a better car. I would honestly recommended this car to anyone. It is a great sports car for a great price!
It's a DSM
Dragonfire, 07/16/2004
1990 Plymouth Laser RS 2dr Hatchback
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
This DSM, like all, need lots of attention. The car can be troublesome when puting upgrades in, bolt on or otherwise. You will always want to have patience with this car. The only other problem is that the backseat isn't very useable. Other than that, The Plymouth Laser is a fun car to drive and one that you will get noticed in.
1990 Plymouth Laser RS Turbo
Braden LLerenas, 05/30/2003
1990 Plymouth Laser RS Turbo 2dr Hatchback
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
I've had this car for a few year but i just bought a rebuilt engine for it last fall anyway I love this car Its fun to drive and pretty reliable
My first new car I bought
Michael, 02/07/2019
1990 Plymouth Laser RS 2dr Hatchback
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
It was nearly 30 years ago but I remember how I loved the car and took great care of it. Now I’m thinking of finding another one to purchase. If I do I’ll be sourcing a different engine for it with better horsepower and torque and most likely a 1992 with AWD. The issue mine had was the timing belt broke 3 times in the first 70k miles. The first break was at 40k miles and the whole motor had to be replaced under warranty. It was a great handling car though and loads of fun to drive fast through the corners. I also had a 94 RS & 96 Eclipse turbo but they didn’t handle the curves like the first generation DSM Lasers. Hmm I may try to squeeze a 6 cylinder Ecoboost turbo with 385 HP in one. 😀
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Tons of fun
kingghidora, 09/05/2013
1992 Plymouth Laser RS Turbo 2dr Hatchback AWD
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
I owned a 1992 and a 1993. Common problems include transmission synchronizers after about 50k miles and turbos after 100k miles. And you don't want to forget to change the timing belt at about 60k miles. Overall this car is outstanding to drive. Crazy acceleration off the line but less when you hit 2nd gear. Still a super nice sports car with 50/50 power split between front and rear wheels which makes for wonderful handling especially if you use the throttle to lift the front end a little and power through curves with the front wheels pulling you in the direction you want to go. The car is capable of amazing speed in rally type conditions. Snow, gravel, or ice won't slow you down.
DSM Rules!
KAR120C, 11/18/2008
1990 Plymouth Laser RS Turbo 2dr Hatchback
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
I purchased this 90 Plymouth RS Turbo from a local dealership at a decent price with 161k on the clock. Had a new motor/turbo (A Big 16G) installed. Did a full belt replacement on this vehicle, tuneup, new tires and this thing is definitely a "Road Rocket" as was mentioned in a MOPAR review when these vehicles came out in the summer of 1989. Take it on a trip and it just flies down the freeway with superb handling and agility. Fuel economy ranges from the mid to high 20mpg range- as long as I didn't get carried away on the throttle. This is my 3rd DSM and love every one of them.
This Car Rocks!!!!
Antonio Gonzalez, 06/12/2002
1990 Plymouth Laser RS 2dr Hatchback
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
I just recently bought a Laser after reading these reviews. I have a 1990 Laser RS. The car has high mileage be you couldn't tell if well kept this car is well worth the investment and fun to drive. For you audio freaks out there like me, lasers are great and easy to put quality systems in. The only thing about the car is the paint starts to wear and look crappy.
Laser - Outstanding
Drex, 12/07/2002
1990 Plymouth Laser RS Turbo 2dr Hatchback
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
This car has been mechanically outstanding. The only problem I can highlight is the popup headlamps which sometimes fail to work. With the Turbo it is really a lot of fun to drive.
decent fast car
gmaki, 12/09/2002
1990 Plymouth Laser RS Turbo 2dr Hatchback
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
Its a blast to drive with the turbo, but be careful to let it idle after driving. I have had to replace the turbo twice in 2 years.
My 1990 Plymouth Laser
vannyc, 12/20/2005
1990 Plymouth Laser RS 2dr Hatchback
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
Even though my Plymouth Laser had many problems when I bought it, once all the things were fixed it ran like brand new and is very reliable now. I love it.
I still miss it
Nat3, 04/22/2003
1990 Plymouth Laser RS Turbo 2dr Hatchback
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
I loved this car! The performance was a HUGE difference from my old car ('84 bmw 318i). I spent more money in those 3 months on this Laser than I had spent on my BMW (which runs very poorly) in a year, including gas. In the 3 months I had the car I replaced the battery twice, the alternator twice, P/S pump, and all the P/S lines. The car had already had a lot of work right before I got it too, new clutch, new cv boots, new front axles, complete AC system replaced, and some other stuff. I had just replaced the timing belt and the car was running GREAT! it had more power than ever, got great gas mileage, and sounded smooth...for two days.
DSM classic quality
Miles Hoffmann, 05/08/2008
1990 Plymouth Laser 2dr Hatchback
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
I purchased my '90 Plymouth Laser RS Turbo this last spring - being this is my third DSM vehicle and my first turbo machine. Unit was well taken care of outside of a few dings here and there. I really love these vehicles due to the classis "1G" styling of the 'pop-up' headlights, radical cockpit interior, low riding seats which are tons confortable to sit in - even on long distances. Also, quite impressed, even with a turbo motor, achieving 28mpg on an average city/freeway run. Overall, best vehicles that could ever be on the road.
Hot car for 1990! My first grown up purchase! In
Min, 11/13/2021
1990 Plymouth Laser 2dr Hatchback
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
This car made me happy! She was a great girl named Luna. We drove for miles after mile.Until I had to replace every part under the sun. Once the engine started to go. I retired her to my driveway. She stayed there for years. My first car love.
Gutsy & Reliable
TimD, 10/17/2002
1991 Plymouth Laser RS Turbo 2dr Hatchback
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
Have driven this car for over 60,000 miles. It's fast, responsive and gets very good gas mileage. One repair only - the cruise control went out. Extremely reliable. I have 98,000 miles on it now with the original brake pads. Keep bringing it in and my repair guy keeps telling me they look like new.
91 plymouth laser rs
Chris W., 02/01/2002
1991 Plymouth Laser RS 2dr Hatchback
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
decent performance, nice looking, but is a piece of crap as far as reliability goes needed lots of repairs, timing belt broke 3 times.
cool
Ironmanx1, 02/28/2002
1991 Plymouth Laser RS Turbo 2dr Hatchback
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
Damn cool car.. Fast and Fun
Great Car with 1 Major flaw
Shyama, 09/27/2003
1991 Plymouth Laser RS 2dr Hatchback
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
I bought the car (Electric Blue Metallic) with dealer installed ground- effects, alloy rims and dark tinting. It looked sleek and sexy. It was a very good performer. I got it up to about 130 in the Utah desert while on a 7 month tour I took right after I bought it. I only rated it 8 for performance because of the 135 hp engine, still it was agile and glued to the road. But it had one fatal problem...the TIMING Belt broke 3 times. The first time I was idling so I just replaced it and drove away, the second time I put in a new engine, and the 3rd time I gave it to my gear-head brother. Except for the timing belt a great car.
sweet performance
trboboost91, 12/28/2003
1991 Plymouth Laser RS Turbo 2dr Hatchback
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
if you want a car that is most definitly fun to drive, quick, and and handles great buy one of these. If you NEED a vehicle with lots of space for traveling or what not then this probably isn't the best choise! These cars probably fall in the performance two seater category.
what a great car
Ching Ching, 06/03/2004
1991 Plymouth Laser RS 2dr Hatchback
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
This is an all around fun car.
Worth It
heather, 10/04/2006
1991 Plymouth Laser RS 2dr Hatchback
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
I love my Laser. I bought it primarily for the Mitsubishi 4g63 motor under the hood, then fell in love with it. It picks right up and goes when I want it to, handles great, runs beautiful, and has so much potential as a "fix-it- up" tuner car. Practically turbo-ready (as all 4g63 motors are), sleek looks and comfortable to ride in (the front seat). I thought I was buying a cheap replacement for my now-dead 1990 Eclipse, and found a car 10 times better.
Great little car
Foxtrot, 06/05/2007
1991 Plymouth Laser RS 2dr Hatchback
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
I had a '92 Talon TSi and i love this little Laser about as much. It sits, rides, and handles like a little race car.
Eight years of use
FCarr, 03/07/2002
1991 Plymouth Laser RS 2dr Hatchback
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
I have driven my 1991 Laser RS, auto, non-turbo ( it looks exactly like the file photo ) for 8 years now. I go to different consumer ratings to look at how it stacks up and can not believe the 6-7 point ratings. It is the most agile city car I have driven in my28 years of diving.It is truly a 1 person car and I use it as such.
Laser
Damien LeVan, 06/23/2003
1991 Plymouth Laser RS Turbo 2dr Hatchback
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
it is one of the best cars I had ever driven because of the smooth ride and the overall performance.
Loved mine, but giving up
Dale, 08/12/2015
1991 Plymouth Laser 2dr Hatchback
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
Rust. It eventually gets most old cars. I had engine problems also, and had oil leaks, that I had repaired. But now there is little to no oil pressure, and the solution is more expensive than the car. Other troubles I had were the ECU, brakes that "came loose" and needed repair more than once, and rust in the struts/under-carriage. Still, I loved the car. Drove nicely and gave me the sports car feeling, in a front wheel vehicle that went great in snow. Lots of room with the rear seats down, for cargo. Two seater for people, for sure, anyway. Mine was basic, with the 1.8L engine, no supercharger, and it was NOT quick, more like an economy car, but still VERY fun to drive. I loved my laser, but it's time to part with it.
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Dream to drive
Eileen Y, 01/07/2024
1991 Plymouth Laser RS 2dr Hatchback
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
I had a 91 metallic blue Plymouth Laser and it was a dream to drive. Had 6 speakers so you could really jam out. Was really peppy and took corners well with the wide tires. Had a tendency to speed because it handled so well. When my timing chain/belt went at 20,000 miles things went south.
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The
schnetz, 07/31/2002
1992 Plymouth Laser RS 2dr Hatchback
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
This has been the best car purchase I have made. I was about ready to give up on used cars and happened to get a good deal on this purchase. This has car has long outlasted my expectations, and runs very well. 140,000 miles and still counting.
Classic in the making
Dave T., 10/02/2002
1992 Plymouth Laser RS Turbo 2dr Hatchback
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
This car has been serving me well for five years now. It still has loads of power and is still fun to drive. The only problems I have is the prices of the parts and replacing them (transmission being the biggest and most expensive of my problems), but it is still worth it for this fun car.
eclipse/talon/lazer
rcmf5525, 09/07/2003
1992 Plymouth Laser RS Turbo 2dr Hatchback AWD
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
Remember, the eclipse and talon were the same cars for these years. You can find the Lazer at lower prices. This engine has produced over 500hp. This might be the best domestic tuner compact out there.
I Love this Car!
judi, 07/03/2006
1992 Plymouth Laser RS 2dr Hatchback
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
I have had my Laser RS non turbo for 14 years. It has 85,000 KM or approx 50,000 miles on it and has been the best car I have owned, except for the paint job which started to crack at around 4 1/2 years and no one knew what the problem was -- was just like fibre glass cracking. Found out it was the undercoat that had not been applied properly and seeped up through topcoat. I ended up having to have painted. I have only had one set of new brakes and 1 set of new tires in the entire 14 years. She is painted black and when washed and cared for shines like you wouldn't believe and the interior is pristine. That year in the RS model had beautiful seat covers.
Laser
Laser RS, 05/15/2004
1992 Plymouth Laser RS Turbo 2dr Hatchback AWD
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
fun car, but has some quirks that are inherent to all the DSM cars. After 100k miles expect some problems, with engine and trans. The AWD sticks like glue to curves, the turbo gives a kick to this little 4 banger like the muscle cars of the 60's.
Happy with my laser
Ken, 02/13/2018
1992 Plymouth Laser 2dr Hatchback
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
Great little sporty car great has millage
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this car is not too good
chritsty, 10/06/2002
1992 Plymouth Laser RS 2dr Hatchback
0 of 2 people found this review helpful
breaks down all the time and i always have to take it in for repairs and its a pain
My car
Falconsra, 06/13/2002
1991 Plymouth Laser RS 2dr Hatchback
0 of 1 people found this review helpful
Um.. I didn't want to give a review, just wanted to rate these cars. Anyway, these cars are very fun to drive. I have an Eagle Talon TSi just like my Laser RS that I have, and I love them both. You can tune these cars to run against anything. My talon is still a project car but my Laser I've put a system in and I've opened up the air box and put rims on it. Nothing special but you get a lot more outta of these cars with a tune up and opened air box with K&N air filter.