1989 Ford Tempo GL review from North America
"It holds it own"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Rad got a stone through it.
Frying Alternator's after another.
Fuel line had a leak at the regulator.
Trans pan gasket old had to change.
General comments?
I'm surprised when I first got the car I thought it was a slow car.
But when it did 90 m.p.h on the express way I was impressed
it got great handling eaven up to 180 k.m.h or 110 m.p.h
but the eletrical is bad to hook up a stereo if it has the added amp for the factory.
The factory is better sounding then most aftermarket exhaust pipes
and a lot louder.
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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 | 2.3L hsc M.P.I Automatic |
| Performance marks | 8/10 |
| Reliability marks | 6/10 |
| Comfort marks | 7/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 3/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 180000 kilometres |
| Most recent distance | 270000 kilometres |
| Previous car | Pontiac Bonneville |
| Date of Entry | 18th July, 2004 |