1980 Ford Corcel II LDO Belina review from Uruguay
"Good, reliable and low cost car if you can find a no rust example"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Clutch cable broke once.
Water pump broke at about 70.000 km.
Rust in door sills, windowsills from 7 years of age.
General comments?
Great hauling capability.
Comfortable access - egress, good space for front seats. Really big doors.
Cramped space on the rear seat, difficult access due to the 3 door configuration.
Long throws from 2nd to 3rd speed.
Very heavy steering.
Hard starting in mild winter weather, and really poor low end power when only a bit cold.
Very reliable workhorse, low kilometers, but very heavy loading with good results.
The second owner did around 50.000 km on it without any major overhaul, its third owner totaled it against a bus.
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A good first car for younger people, durable and not expensive |
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| First year of ownership | 1980 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 1993 |
| Engine and transmission | 1.6 gasoline Manual |
| Performance marks | 7/10 |
| Reliability marks | 9/10 |
| Comfort marks | 7/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 6/10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 7/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 0 kilometres |
| Most recent distance | 110000 kilometres |
| Previous car | Peugeot 404 |
| Date of Entry | 10th December, 2003 |