1984 Ford Fairlane review from Australia and New Zealand
"Find a cheap one, and run it for as long as you can without spending money on it. A bargain"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Nothing! I bought it for $800 and it hasn't given me any trouble. Nothing at all. Keep the fluids topped up, keep pouring petrol down it's throat (lots of petrol!), and it just keeps on going! I love it!!
Actually, the only problem I had was that the drivers seat lost a bolt and the runner sheared through. I bought a replacement seat which I installed myself for $60. 4 bolts to undo and do up again, et voila! That's the kind of maintenance I like.
General comments?
Drinks petrol like it's going out of fashion, but with 225 section tyres, grips and handles great.
Totally comfortable, and has proved it's worth on more than a few long interstate trips.
Pretty fast up to about 80kmh, but then the 3-speed auto 'box just decides it's going to cruise after that. I've seen well-above legal speeds out of it.
Masses and masses of room - it's transported three people and three bicycles without using a roof rack. Enormous boot and interior.
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| Big, expensive beast |
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| First year of ownership | 2001 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2001 |
| Engine and transmission | 4.1 EFI petrol Automatic |
| Performance marks | 7/10 |
| Reliability marks | 8/10 |
| Comfort marks | 10/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 9/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 280000 kilometres |
| Most recent distance | 295000 kilometres |
| Previous car | Audi 80 |
| Date of Entry | 9th May, 2001 |