1989 Ford Tempo GL review from North America
"A decent car for the price, and good for a teenager"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
The front passenger side rotor had to be replaced when I bought it.
A/C pump needed to be recharged when I bought it.
Previous owner says the electrical system had to be replaced after mechanic placed wrench across the two battery terminals.
Previous owner says he had to rebuild the top of the motor (heads, etc...).
Power steering pump went out at 120,000 miles.
General comments?
For the most part, since I have bought this car, it has been a decent car. Myself being a 16 yr old, I didn't have much money for a car, so this car appealed to me as it was selling for $1100.
The reliability of the car has been decent for a car with such high mileage (High in my opinion anyways).
The handling of the car is decent.
One thing I love about my car, is after the mechanics replaced the electrical system, they put in a chip underneath the dashboard that I can pull out, and nothing will work. Perfect Anti-theft device.
Overall, a decent, car for the price.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| First year of ownership | 2002 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2002 |
| Engine and transmission | Automatic |
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| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 7/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 110000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 125000 miles |
| Date of Entry | 7th July, 2002 |