1965 Ford Galaxie 500 review from North America
"Everyone should have one!"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Seats are worn badly.
Upper control arms had to be replaced.
Fuel sending unit had to be replaced.
Weatherstripping is beginning to deteriorate.
Distributor had to be replaced.
Timing chain and gears had to be replaced.
General comments?
This car is truly a joy to drive. As you can plainly see from the problems I have experienced, the only repairs needed are routine maintenance required after many miles of driving and general wear and tear. My next goal is a little corrosion control and new paint for the body. I plan to keep this car for a very long time. When the doors fall off, then I may look into driving something different.
The car runs and drives like a new Cadillac. Truly, it is difficult to see where automobiles have improved enough over the past 35 years to justify the massive increase in costs off the lot. A new car with an equivalent engine and drive train would get around the same fuel economy and wear out much sooner.
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| A Galaxie 500 is a great and inexpensive muscle car. |
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| Fun and reliable car |
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Year of manufacture | 1965 |
| First year of ownership | 1995 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2002 |
| Engine and transmission | 390 Automatic |
| Performance marks | 10 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 10 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 8 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 3 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 140000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 220000 miles |
| Previous car | Ford Galaxie |
| Date of Entry | 20th August, 2002 |