1988 Ford Tempo GL review from North America
"Great first car"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Only minor things, windshield wipers, power rear-view side mirrors, alternator belt, rear brakes wear a little quickly.
General comments?
If you're looking for very low hassle and extremely low operating costs, this car is the way to go. Very cheap to buy, insure, keep full of gas, and maintain. It's slow, slow, slow and not so attractive, but that can wait until I have more than my feeble income.
Parents: DON'T buy a super-fast sports car for your kid's first car. This kind of car is great.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | No |
| First year of ownership | 1998 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2001 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.3 Automatic |
| Performance marks | 7/10 |
| Reliability marks | 9/10 |
| Comfort marks | 8/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 8/10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 9/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 99000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 110000 miles |
| Previous car | Chevy Corsica |
| Date of Entry | 16th January, 2001 |