1991 Ford Tempo GL review from North America
"A Great Tank with the handling of a Sports Car"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Alt. Belt went shortly after I got it.
Front Brakes went 3 months after that.
Oil changed every 3,000 miles.
Hood Prop clip broke so the prop rattles when I drive. Sounds like a purring kitten.
General comments?
I can competitively race my friends in it. They laugh at first, but they have to race to catch up.
I call it "The Tank" for a reason. I hit an Eclipse and left paint on its bumper. It cracked "the Tank's" blinker light slightly and that's it.
It does stall at stoplights and when you first start out. After a little swearing and a quick restart, it purrs like a kitten.
Great gas mileage with cheap and infrequent repairs makes it a great car for a student or someone trying to make a start for themselves.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| First year of ownership | 2000 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2002 |
| Engine and transmission | 1.7 Automatic |
| Performance marks | 9/10 |
| Reliability marks | 5/10 |
| Comfort marks | 10/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 9/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 80000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 100000 miles |
| Date of Entry | 19th June, 2002 |