1986 Ford Laser GL review from Australia and New Zealand
What things have gone wrong with the car?
The clutch broke at 140000, however it was relatively cheap to fix.
The alternator stopped working at 150000 and being a Mitsubishi part it cost quite a lot to fix.
The module inside of the distributer tends to fail regularly. This part is $100 Australian dollars new. (Hint go to a self serve wrecker and get one out of a laser there).
General comments?
I did not want to get a laser when my father wanted to get me a run-about car. However in the two years I have owned it I have grown to love it.
There were many KC lasers made and as a result there are loads of parts that are cheap and easy to find.
The running costs (general repairs, servicing, fuel consumption, tires, registration and insurance) are all so cheap!
For an economical car of its age the laser has a reasonably gutsy engine, however it struggles when more than two people are in the car.
An unbeatable first car!
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| First year of ownership | 2002 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2004 |
| Engine and transmission | 1.6 SOHC Manual |
| Performance marks | 5/10 |
| Reliability marks | 10/10 |
| Comfort marks | 7/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 10/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 122000 kilometres |
| Most recent distance | 164000 kilometres |
| Date of Entry | 6th February, 2004 |