1990 Chrysler Imperial Review
Price Estimate: $4,329 - $7,014
Edmunds' Expert Review
by the Edmunds Experts
What’s new
Yet another Chrysler Imperial is unleashed on the unsuspecting public. This one has front-wheel drive and is larger than the New Yorker Fifth Avenue. It is loaded with standard equipment and is equipped with Chrysler's new 3.3 V6 engine and a four-speed transmission.
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Cost to DriveCost to drive estimates for the 1990 Chrysler Imperial 4dr Sedan and comparison vehicles are based on 15,000 miles per year (with a mix of 55% city and 45% highway driving) and energy estimates of $4.84 per gallon for regular unleaded in California.
Monthly estimates based on costs in California
$316/mo for Imperial Base
Imperial Base
vs
$276/mo
Avg. Large Car
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Chrysler Imperial Reviews
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Little known great ride
4.25 out of 5 starsPAE, 01/07/2010
1990 Chrysler Imperial 4dr Sedan
Overall great car. Perfect size for family of 5. Rear seat/leg space just comparable-or better- than Crown Vic. 15" wheels would have been better choice. Aquired car w/ 90000 miles & ran it another 100000. Air suspension gave out & replaced w/ New Yorker suspension. Elegant body design w/ high level interior. Would have kept it longer had there been a need for a 3rd car. Ample trunk … space w/ handy air compressor for emergencies.
Pretty Good
3.5 out of 5 starsBill-B, 12/20/2005
1990 Chrysler Imperial 4dr Sedan
Bought car with 69,000 miles for $2000. It now has 71,000 miles and has needed a waterpump, new hoses, rear brakes (rotors and pads), muffler, battery, and that is about it. It has pretty good pickup and will run with a 1994 Crown Vic till about 90 MPH. Very comfortable car on the staights but you have to take it really easy on the turns due to "comfort tuned" suspension.
1990 Chrysler Imperial
3.38 out of 5 starsNY3UVL714, 02/18/2010
1990 Chrysler Imperial 4dr Sedan
Big luxurious 1980's style American boulevardier. Quiet and comfortable on smooth roads, rough pavement causes abrupt and harsh ride. Poor handling, with loose floating motions on quickly undulating freeways. Spacious, first class looking, fully equipped interior Impressively roomy rear seat legroom. Disappointingly, the first class interior styling is betrayed by average contstruction … and assembly. Rattles in doors and dash occasionally sour the luxury ambiance. Powerful but boomy 10 speaker Infinity Ultimate Sound system. Overall a nice blast from the past available for bargain prices. Imperials do not stand up well to abuse or neglect, watch out for well maintained examples.
Imperial more than a name
4.75 out of 5 starsturbodan, 10/15/2004
1990 Chrysler Imperial 4dr Sedan
I have enjoyed excellent service from
my Imperial. I wanted a good looking,
quiet, dependable, economical, and
unique automobile. The Imperial has not
disappointed me any at all. I receive
compliments on it's good looks and
uniqueness. Most people that inquire
are surprised this car is 15 years old
now. The unique front end, tailights,
and formal roofline set this car … off
from others around it. The sumptuous
interior includes supple Mark Cross
leather seats and a premium sound
system. It rides like a dream but not
wallowy like a boat. You drive
surrounded by genuine luxury, security,
in an atmosphere of peace and quiet.
The car does work the small engine, but
the fuel economy is excellent
1990 Imperial Highlights
Engine Type | Gas |
---|---|
Combined MPG | 18 MPG |
Cost to Drive | $316/month |
Drivetrain | front wheel drive |
Safety
NHTSA Overall Rating
The National Highway Transportation Safety Administration offers independent analysis.
- Frontal Barrier Crash RatingOverallNot RatedDriver4 / 5Passenger1 / 5
- Side Crash RatingOverallNot Rated
- Side Barrier RatingOverallNot RatedDriverNot RatedPassengerNot Rated
- Combined Side Barrier & Pole RatingsFront SeatNot RatedBack SeatNot Rated
- RolloverRolloverNot RatedDynamic Test ResultNo TipRisk Of RolloverNot Rated
IIHS Rating
The Insurance Institute of Highway Safety uses extensive crash tests to determine car safety.
- Small Overlap Front Driver-Side TestNot Tested
- Small Overlap Front Passenger-Side TestNot Tested
- Moderate Overlap Front Test – Original0
- Moderate Overlap Front Test – UpdatedNot Tested
- Side Impact Test – OriginalNot Tested
- Side Impact Test – UpdatedNot Tested
- Roof Strength TestNot Tested
- Rear Crash Protection / Head RestraintNot Tested
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