1982 Ford Crown Victoria LTD review from North America
"$800 to buy one? Sure I'll take it"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
The variable venturi carburetor has failed.
The ignition system died.
The block heater was broken when I bought it.
General comments?
It's not a bad car for a Ford. I would probably buy another one of these or even a pick up truck.
Replacing the block heater cost a fair chunk of change, but the carburetor was replaced with a regular two barrel and the ignition was changed to an MSD system.
It runs well and starts in brutally cold weather without a functioning choke. It's a very strong car for a Ford.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Model year | 1982 |
| Year of manufacture | 1981 |
| First year of ownership | 2005 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2006 |
| Engine and transmission | 5.8 Automatic |
| Performance marks | 7 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 8 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 7 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 6 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 180000 kilometres |
| Most recent distance | 215000 kilometres |
| Previous car | GMC Suburban |
| Date of Entry | 16th March, 2006 |