1986 Ford Telstar Ghia review from Australia and New Zealand
"Reliable small car for young family"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Water pump failed. Not a do it yourself job, got it out OK, but had to get mechanic out to put new one in.
Distributor Condenser did NOT like cold weather, I lived in Lithgow, NSW for a winter and it was very hard to start when temp 3 deg or below.
Antifreeze a must in cold weather, found that the radiator would freeze up and water boil while driving.
Hard vinyl surfaces cracking peeling and crumbling.
Several oil leaks fixed in this car over the time I had it.
Seats a bit on the thin side, padding wise, so not really comfortable on long drives.
General comments?
Good reliable (as long as its not snow country) about town car for a small family. Not a lot of legroom for growing boys over 12 in the back.
Traded in on a larger car. I t was starting to loook tired and worn when I traded it.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| First year of ownership | 1998 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2003 |
| Engine and transmission | Automatic |
| Performance marks | 7/10 |
| Reliability marks | 7/10 |
| Comfort marks | 7/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | |
| Distance when acquired | 186000 kilometres |
| Most recent distance | 298000 kilometres |
| Previous car | Chrysler Valiant |
| Date of Entry | 1st January, 2004 |