My parents bought one new in '77 for my mom to drive and to tow behind their motorhome. I don't remember them having any problems with it. I had a '76 when I was 16 back in nineteen hundred and eighty four. Other than a broken timing belt it was a good car until I wrecked it. My cousin had one. I think it was an '82. She never had any problems with it. I'd rather have a Chevette than some front wheel drive POS.
I know... Way too much Chevette lovin goin on here..