1984 Ford Tempo GL review from North America
"Fun car to play in"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
I never had to replace anything except for the speakers I blew.
The suspension would bottom out on any good size bump.
The engine would stall if it fell below 1000rpms.
General comments?
This was my first car and I couldn't have had a better one.
It accelerated horribly, but handled great on the corners.
It may not have been a good race car or "cool" in this age of ricers, but it handled great off-road. I took it on old logging roads and trails that some people wouldn't go on without 4 wheel drive and it handled perfectly. There is a high body clearance and a good stock suspension compared to other cars. There is not another front wheel drive vehicle available that handles as well as this car off-road.
The only regret I have is not keeping this car. I dream about buying another some day to thrash on it some more.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| First year of ownership | 2002 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2003 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.3 Automatic |
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| Distance when acquired | 80000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 95000 miles |
| Previous car | Honda Civic |
| Date of Entry | 23rd June, 2004 |