1986 AMC Eagle Wagon: Regular Car Reviews

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[kevinpatrickmacnutt]

It was simultaneously ahead and behind the times. The Eagle was the blueprint for most crossovers today to the point it looks less weird now than it did in the 1980s, yet it was bases on car that dates back to 1970.

[myabyrnemusic]

This was surprisingly moving. “If you find something you love, it doesn’t have to be perfect…”

Wise words from a kind heart.

[ledzeppelin]

No other car channel would ever get this excited about Dodge Caravans, Neons, Accords, and AMC Eagles

[zachhatten]

Seeing Roman finally get to drive an AMC Eagle for a review is the hero arc we all wanted

[nickross]

Hearing Roman’s voice is like that substitute teacher that everyone likes

[TheOneTrueHeavy]

as a guy who dailies an eagle: I find myself pleasantly surprised that this review was 100% accurate and didnt have any mistakes in it at all. Good work and thank you.

[robclutter]

I owned an 84 Eagle Wagon for over 20 years, it survived daily driving plus was all 4 of my kids first car. Almost 200K miles and the dang thing just refused to die. WOuld go anywhere especially in the snow. It was a tank, heavy, slow and bulletproof. Finally sold it after all the kids grew up. Last I heard it was still driving around with the new owner. Miss it still sometimes.

[jamesbarnhart]

“When you find something you love, it doesn’t have to be perfect, and it doesn’t have to be the only thing you think about. It just has to be what it is.”
Brings me back to my parents’ purple suburban. What a weird color. And it never was as reliable as the older suburbans we had. It just was what it was. And I loved it.
Thanks for the tears, Roman. Excellent writing to all of you.

[TrentFalkenrath]

Nick Roman: the official car reviewer of heart-felt discussions, awesome stories, and bangin' music.

[chriswilkins]

I had the predecessor to this car, the AMC Hornet wagon. The Eagle and the Hornet wagon share just about everything, same body, similar I-6 Engine Layout, similar interior, but the addition of 4W drive really sets these apart. You're not alone Roman, I love the styling on these too. My hornet was my first car, that first grasp at teenage freedom. It was also the last gift my Grandfather gave me. My time with that car will forever be a part of me that I cherish.

[forzikt]

Dear Roman, this was an incredible episode! The way you explain the place of this car in your life resonated with my situation with my '86 Subaru XT Turbo. I can't find any car that could replace it, and there are much reasonable cars that i had to drive, but this unique weirdness is what we need from these cars. This is silly love, but at least it's fun. 🙃

[superadventure]

Also forgot to mention- I love how he's got the aftermarket valve cover on that! The 83-87 Eagles had that plastic valve cover on the engine- which everyone who owns them loathes.

[TrentFalkenrath]

I'm so glad Roman finally got a chance to drive this thing. Great video boys.

[deserteagle]

I love how Roman is all smiles in every shot. Congrats on finally being able to get your hands on one

[ryanwolff]

Thank you Roman for finally reviewing an AMC Eagle... As a kid I loved these wagons

[ghomerhust]

you dont have to feel alone in liking this body style. ive always loved these 80s AMCs. a lady in my neighborhood had a white and gold eagle wagon for decades, it was so neat. she'd blast out in the winter with 2 foot snow drifts, and off she goes to the grocery store

[patriograysmark]

From down-under, I look at this, well, I want to say 'USA meets Subaru outback' but really, this reminds me of something I've held dear since I was younger, the GM Holden Overlander. Not a factory item, but the idea was to take the then-current wagon, pickup or panel van and basically stick some hilux running gear behind the motor and under the body. it was jacked up, it could go further than the normal ones, it was odd, and I so terribly would like the wagon one to just explore the nation in.

[netrioter]

I know someone that put the 4.0 HO head and fuel injection on his Eagle 4.2. it took it to around 235 hp...it's not hard to do either. There's forums on this mod. It really woke it up.

[thechryslercrew]

Thank you guys again for filming the eagle! The valve cover gasket leak has been fixed, as has a vacuum leak I had not noticed.

[tekprst]

Loved my Eagle Wagon. Another car hit the the back when I was stopped and that car was totaled. Bent the Eagle bumper slightly. Gave the other driver a ride and went on about my day. We used to sit on the roof to watch ballgames and never left a dent. Was so slow passing anything else that was moving was just not an option. Thanks for the video, brought back a lot of memories.