1982 Ford Meteor Ghia review from Australia and New Zealand
"A good value paddock basher"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Leaking fuel tank.
Rusting body.
Broken radiator.
Broken alternator.
Plastic-work falling off.
Loose wiring.
General comments?
I bought my meteor sedan for only $100, but what you pay is what you get-
I use it as a paddock basher, I have had it for 2 months, and it doesn't even start anymore. It stalls on steep inclines and you can't drive it for five minutes without it overheating and pouring smoke from the engine, it definitely isn't roadworthy.
But it sounds surprisingly good, is easy to control, weighs only 880kg, can clock over 120 kilometers per hour, is reasonably quick off the mark, and has comfortable seats.
However, my Meteor has had a front collision, which may have caused the radiator problems.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| First year of ownership | 2003 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2003 |
| Engine and transmission | 1.5L Automatic |
| Performance marks | 8/10 |
| Reliability marks | 7/10 |
| Comfort marks | 7/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 8/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 40000 kilometres |
| Most recent distance | 40100 kilometres |
| Date of Entry | 28th November, 2003 |