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30th Jul 2007, 07:48

You must haul a lot of stuff to have put 50K+ miles on it in half a year or less.

13th Aug 2007, 10:32

I drive 140 miles a day for work, 70 each way. The miles add up fast. It's mainly freeway miles so it's a little less harsh than stop and go traffic. This little truck likes to go, go, go :)

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2nd Jul 2012, 18:07

What mileage do you get with it?

1997 Ford Courier LX 2.6 litre petrol from Australia and New Zealand

Model year	1997
Year of manufacture	1997
First year of ownership	2000
Most recent year of ownership	2006
Engine and transmission	2.6 litre petrol Manual
Performance marks	7 / 10
Reliability marks	10 / 10
Comfort marks	6 / 10
Dealer Service marks	10 / 10
Running Costs (higher is cheaper)	9 / 10
Overall marks (average of all marks)	8.4 / 10
Distance when acquired	57000 kilometres
Most recent distance	188000 kilometres
Previous car	Holden Rodeo

Summary:

The Ute is on it

Faults:

Actually nothing has ever gone wrong with the car mechanically wise.

The chair bolts tend to come loose a fair bit if driven offroad.

The aerial snapped off due to corrosion.

A lot of the roof needed to be resprayed because of rust, due to being on the beach a lot.

Needed a new battery after 6 years.

The speaker broke on the radio.

General Comments:

These are great cars. They can take a beating and never break down. The engines are a great motor with good torque, but they suffer at high speed. eg at 100kph you are pulling 3000 rpm, hence the shocking fuel economy. Even when driven easy, it still will never get over 375km to 50 litres of petrol.

1st gear - 35km

2nd gear- 70 km

3rd gear- 125km

4th gear- 150km

5th gear - 170 km.

Yes, they will only hit 170 max, and you need a very long straight road to hit this speed, and it's pretty much topping out with the rev limiter.

One thing about this car - they will do a great burnout easily because of the good torque.

The brakes are pretty dodgy, though they never run low for years. You just tap them and they will lock up big time.

The gear box isn't very smooth. It's hard to change gears, but the clutch is great.

Great work horse, and yes it can take a tonne. I've put 1400kg of tiles in it. 100km used 50 litre of petrol.

In conclusion, a great car. Will last a lifetime. Just needs a more economical engine eg V6 and a 6 speed manual or lower ratio box.

Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes

Review Date: 2nd August, 2006

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3rd Nov 2010, 23:15

50l of petrol on 100 km? Is that just a mistake?

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12th Feb 2012, 04:46

Yes, great utes never ever have mechanical problems. The fuel economy is shocking though.

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7th Mar 2013, 07:21

With 1.3 tonne on the back at 100km against the wind

1973 Ford Courier 1.8L from North America

Model year	1973
Year of manufacture	1973
Most recent year of ownership	2006
Engine and transmission	1.8L Automatic
Previous car	Volkswagen Jetta

Summary:

Being a bit of a hick from north Idaho, this truck fits in very well

Faults:

Not much. mostly electrical, starter, voltage regulator, also had a short under the hood. that was fun.

Just wanted to put my two cents in. I am looking for a dash for my 75. see, I have had the 73 for 5 years and bought a 75 for $25.00 and have rebuilt the thing for $1300.00 so far.

General Comments:

I would have to say this truck has been my most reliable rig I have ever owned. for $300.00 back in 2000. it won't stop running, as long as I tune it up. it also doesn't smoke at all.

Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes

Review Date: 4th April, 2006

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5th Apr 2006, 20:08

Cool, I totally agree with your approach. Pick up a vehicle for twenty-five bucks, even if you have to snake it out of the weeds, and get that thing running. It pains me to see vehicles sitting in the weeds. I want to see somebody get that thing running and drive it. Those '70s vehicles have lots of life in them. I can spot somebody from Idaho/western Montana right off because they use the term "rig" instead of truck or SUV!

30th Oct 2006, 19:44

I would drag myself through mud and broken glass to have an early 70s Courier pickup. My brother had a new one back in 76; it was light green with a 4 speed. Nice and quiet, and great on gas. He kept it for about 6 months because he missed the roar of a V8. So he bought a 73 Mustang 351c.

There's just none of these trucks around at all now. I have a hard time even finding a picture on the web of one. It's a shame how people don't bother fixing these cars and trucks from the 70s up to factory specs. Someday, if I ever find one in decent shape, I will definitely restore it, after I get my Pinto done.

Mark Eastern Canada.