1992 Ford Tempo GL review from North America
"Very underrated"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
No mechanical troubles. I had a small leak in the A/C fixed, and some of the power locks do not work.
General comments?
Extremely capable on the highway. Fast - not in a dragstrip sort of way, but in a "get around trucks before being hit head on" kind of way.
Everything is nice and tight.
I'm not a fan of auto transmissions, especially not three-speeds, but this one is well-matched to the engine.
My only complaints are about the seats - the headrests are too far back, and I could use better lumbar support. My 1984 Mazda 626 or my 1981 Renault LeCar are still champs in seating comfort. Still, the excellent performance makes this an easy car to ride in for 12-hour trips.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| First year of ownership | 1999 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2000 |
| Engine and transmission | 3.0 V6 Automatic |
| Performance marks | 9/10 |
| Reliability marks | 9/10 |
| Comfort marks | 8/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 9/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 160000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 177000 miles |
| Previous car | Chevrolet Sprint |
| Date of Entry | 27th August, 2000 |