1986 Ford Laser GL review from Australia and New Zealand
"Cheap little runabout"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Previous owner told me the engine was reconditioned approx eight months prior to me purchasing it, and there have been no engine-specific problems.
Alternator needed replacing at 225000km. This was quite expensive to repair at $250.
CV boot replaced at 235000km. The part itself is very cheap, however the mechanic we used charged quite high to replace it.
Transmission also stopped working at 235000km. This was able to be repaired for $750.
General comments?
Despite repairs that have cost more than anticipated and caught me off-guard, I really like the car.
The hatchback design has been great on numerous occasions especially moving house.
The other big factor that was a plus for us was the amount of cabin room and even room in the back seats. I'm 5'11" and my husband 6'2" and there is plenty of room for either of us to drive this car.
It's cheap to run, though struggles with more than two occupants and when going up hills.
Most of the things that have had to be repaired are due to either general wear and tear or can be attributed to the car's age - almost 20 years!
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| First year of ownership | 2003 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2004 |
| Engine and transmission | 1.3 Automatic |
| Performance marks | 6/10 |
| Reliability marks | 4/10 |
| Comfort marks | 7/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 8/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 210000 kilometres |
| Most recent distance | 238000 kilometres |
| Date of Entry | 28th March, 2004 |