1983 Ford Laser kb review from Australia and New Zealand
"A quite achiever"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Front disk brakes. head gasket.clutch glazed over. clutch cable.left hand C. V joint broke due to hard clutch drops. heater stopped working. radiator rotted.distributor gear worn. rear shocks worn due too many heavy loads.C.V boots replaced. new strut.alternator blown. rusted chambers leaks like a seive. front carpet rotted away. engine bearings worn. cracked head.new head. sent con rod through engine block. very rusted all round.
General comments?
It has been a long 16 years for that car. being a luxery model it was a quite nice car to drive. but doesn't take well to the kind of person who likes to thrash. it was purchased brand new by me and never left my hands as I had it crushed. so the car dealers couldn't sell it to some poor unexpected person. i recommend this car to any one. it is an all round well built car.
Recommended Reviews:
  | Nippy commuter, okay for learners, adequate first car, or two car family runabout |
| Sporty little car and quite vesatile |
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| First year of ownership | 1983 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 1999 |
| Engine and transmission | 1.5 Manual |
| Performance marks | 9/10 |
| Reliability marks | 10/10 |
| Comfort marks | 10/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 6/10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 8/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 0 kilometres |
| Most recent distance | 330000 kilometres |
| Previous car | Nissan Skyline |
| Date of Entry | 16th September, 2003 |