1983 Ford Telstar TX5 review from Australia and New Zealand
"A good first car"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Engine has positive pressure - rings will probably be due soon.
Clutch is not fully disengaging, it's on the way out.
Replaced bushes in gear lever assembly.
Fixed rust under front bumper.
Fixed a number of oil leaks.
Some other minor things. These problems are to be expected in a car of this age.
General comments?
I'm fairly tall (190cm) and this car has ample leg room. However head room is somewhat limited.
This car produces ~68kw @ 4750 RPM and maximum torque of 160nm occurs at 2500rpm.
I bought the car for $2000 and for the price it has been worth it.
Handling is not bad, and the car holds well at high speed.
Manual steering in the AR series is a pain because it's heavy and requires many turns from lock to lock.
The space in the hatch is excellent. With the seats folded down there is enough space for two mountian bikes.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| First year of ownership | 2001 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2002 |
| Engine and transmission | 2L carb Manual |
| Performance marks | 7/10 |
| Reliability marks | 9/10 |
| Comfort marks | 7/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 9/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 188000 kilometres |
| Most recent distance | 221687 kilometres |
| Date of Entry | 24th May, 2002 |