1975 Ford Cortina XL review from Australia and New Zealand
"I have only paid $350 for the car all up"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
My radiator blew.
Gearbox and clutch blew up.
General comments?
I replaced the radiator with one out of a HQ Kingwood, so it's not totally Ford.
The seats are very low set in the car.
Once you do a few things to the suspension it handles corners like a dream.
I have replaced the rear suspension with King springs and new shocks.
I have also had the camber on the front adjusted slightly.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Year of manufacture | 1975 |
| First year of ownership | 2000 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2003 |
| Engine and transmission | turbo 4 cylinder Manual |
| Performance marks | 8 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 10 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 5 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 8 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 175300 kilometres |
| Most recent distance | 270992 kilometres |
| Previous car | Ford Falcon |
| Date of Entry | 3rd June, 2003 |