1991 Ford Laser TX3 1.8 review from Malaysia
"Powerful, but lacks finesse"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Usual wear and tear stuff.
General comments?
Powerful light car with a rorty 140bhp engine and low-ratio 5 speed manual gearbox, but unfortunately dogged by poor handling and so-so brakes.
Very mediocre ride comfort. Awful seats.
Average build quality. But it was reliable (this car is actually Mazda-derived).
Noisy, lacks refinement. Transmission gearing is too low for highway cruising.
Fuel economy is OK given the nature of the car.
Design-wise, the 2 door hatchback shape looks sporty.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | No |
| Model Year | 1991 |
| First year of ownership | 1992 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2000 |
| Engine and transmission | 1.8 16v DOHC EFi Manual |
| Performance marks | 7/10 |
| Reliability marks | 7/10 |
| Comfort marks | 6/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 7/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 0 kilometres |
| Most recent distance | 185000 kilometres |
| Date of Entry | 11th June, 2006 |