1985 Ford Telstar Ghia review from Australia and New Zealand
"Ideal for a short drive to the railway station"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Battery was the most recent failure. Front power window (drivers side) has also failed. It had a leak in the seal for th drivers side of the front window, but I think I've fixed it with a bit of silicon.
Seats are a bit worn and the auto transmission takes ~1.5 to 2 seconds to engage which I believe is a good sign that its pretty worn.
General comments?
I am surprised at how well this car starts every time even during the cold Perth winter mornings. It hasn't failed me yet, fingers crossed. I only drive it ~8km a day, but the brakes are good, engine is strong and above all else it starts every time.
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  | A great family car |
| A good first car |
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| First year of ownership | 2003 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2003 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.0L Automatic |
| Performance marks | 7/10 |
| Reliability marks | 8/10 |
| Comfort marks | 6/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 4/10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 5/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 267000 kilometres |
| Most recent distance | 268000 kilometres |
| Previous car | Suzuki Vitara |
| Date of Entry | 29th August, 2003 |