1973 Ford Pinto Wagon review from North America
"Excellent cheap transportation for a first time car owner"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Voltage regulator.
Sway bar mounting bolt.
General comments?
This 1973 Pinto Wagon was the first car I owned for any length of time, and for me it was a vary reliable trouble free car to own.
I was 17 when I bought the car, and it was nicely rusted at that time. Soon after I got it, I pulled out in front of someone who ran down the right hand side of the car, knocking all the bondo off and generally making the car look even worse.
I continued to drive the car regularly until I left for the USN. I sold the car to a friend of mine who drove it several more years, and only junked it when both floor boards rusted out so badly water and snow blew in the car.
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| I wish I still had it |
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| The last good car Ford ever made |
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Model year | 1973 |
| Year of manufacture | 1973 |
| First year of ownership | 1984 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 1988 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.0L Automatic |
| Performance marks | 2 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 9 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 5 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 9 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 80000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 90000 miles |
| Previous car | Oldsmobile Delta 88 |
| Date of Entry | 3rd July, 2009 |