1981 Ford Cortina Taunus Savoy review from Philippines
"Can be a great car to drive once you've learned how to get the parts"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
The radiator leaked within 2 days of acquisition; got it overhauled pronto.
The air-conditioner was rather weak; had it overhauled. Now satisfactory.
The authentic Ford-authorized propeller shaft coupling (propeller cushion) is not available here. The local or Chinese-made replacements are only good for 3 days, a month at the most (if you minimize use of the car).
A replacement coupling can, however, be fabricated from used tractor tires, and may last a year or two, according to local car mechanics.
General comments?
This car is generally reliable, comfortable to drive and ride.
Its dwindling number on Philippine streets seems to be mainly due to unavailability of parts, which, in turn, seems to be due to lack of interest on the part of the manufacturer to provide them.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Year of manufacture | 1981 |
| First year of ownership | 2001 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2001 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.0 gasoline Manual |
| Performance marks | 7 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 7 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 7 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 2 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 5 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 96000 kilometres |
| Most recent distance | 144000 kilometres |
| Previous car | Opel 1972 Opel Rekord |
| Date of Entry | 6th June, 2001 |