1987 Ford Falcon XF S Pack review from Australia and New Zealand
"A lot of performance for $800"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Throttle return spring keeps coming off because I am using the wrong type.
Radiator sometimes leaks water due to hairline crack.
General comments?
The worked 4.1 with the 5 speed behind it gets up and moves along pretty well. It is enough to beat 253 V8 Commodores and Nissan Pulsar SSS's. It handles pretty well due to lowered suspension, but I think the afore mentioned Nissan Pulsar would out handle it. I am very happy with my car as a first car.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Year of manufacture | 1987 |
| First year of ownership | 2003 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2003 |
| Engine and transmission | 4.1 ULP EFI Manual |
| Performance marks | 7 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 9 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 8 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 7 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 6 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 242600 kilometres |
| Most recent distance | 243000 kilometres |
| Previous car | Holden Commodore |
| Date of Entry | 23rd December, 2003 |