1982 Ford Meteor review from Australia and New Zealand
"Noble, hard-wearing little trooper"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
The only major problem this car has had is rust.
The only other thing I can think of that wasn't normal wear and tear was that the windshield wiper lever snapped off - but I think that was really me being over-emphatic after a long, long drive.
General comments?
I adore my Meteor. My grandparents gave it to me, it was my first car and as far as I know it has never broken down.
I could easily afford to buy a newer car, but I can't bring myself to. I just re-registered it again - all that needed fixing was brake pads and a broken indicator light - my fault. If it weren't for the rust, I think it would go forever.
It is quicker off the mark than most cars I have been at the lights with and compares very well in handling and speed to my friend's 2001 Honda HRV.
Obviously the upholstery and interior is suffering from the ravages of time, but even that has held up pretty well considering that it is 22 years old - especially considering the last 5 years of hard service.
Anyway, cheers to the guy who kept his own first car, Meteor and turned it into a race car.
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| Sweet first car |
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| It has treated me well for a first car! |
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Year of manufacture | 1982 |
| First year of ownership | 1999 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2004 |
| Engine and transmission | Automatic |
| Performance marks | 7 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 10 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 7 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 7 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 30000 kilometres |
| Most recent distance | 50000 kilometres |
| Date of Entry | 28th May, 2004 |