1984 Ford Fairmont XE review from Australia and New Zealand
"Comfy Fuel guzzling powerhouse with lots of potential"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
The antenna snapped off.
Both side mirrors have cracks in them and needed to be glued together to stop them falling off.
The air conditioning doesn't work.
The accelerator cable may need to be replaced because when applying pressure to the pedal, it gets stuck and can become dangerous, especially in peak hour traffic.
General comments?
This car is heavy, built tough, and loves to drink fuel.
Handeling is amazing with power steering and some fat tyres. Lowering the car would do wonders for performance.
Acceleration throws you into the seat and you can easily spin the wheels. This car will match many later model cars off the line without worry. Not bad for a 6 cylinder.
Comfy interior, lots of leg and head room. Blue velour interior is dated, but looks great if looked after.
No tape deck, just a radio.
Starts first go, rain, hail or shine.
I paid $1,800 for the old girl and I have never looked back since.
Parts are easy to come by.
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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 | 4.1 Litre Carby Automatic |
| Performance marks | 7/10 |
| Reliability marks | 9/10 |
| Comfort marks | 7/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 5/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 220000 kilometres |
| Most recent distance | 232000 kilometres |
| Previous car | Ford LTD |
| Date of Entry | 12th December, 2003 |