1973 Ford Pinto Runabout review from North America
"I wish I still had it"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
The seal for the hatch leaked.
The struts holding the holding the hatch up were bad.
The battery tray rusted from battery acid.
The automatic transmission failed at approximately 192,000 miles.
General comments?
I paid $350.00 for it in 1982. I gave it to my sister in 1984. She drove it for a year. She sold it to her future brother-in-law. He drove it for a year. He sold it to his brother. He drove it for a year. He sold it to a lady who lived locally. I last saw the car eight years ago. It was still being driven. He said he saw the car a month ago and it is still being driven by the same lady. Who would have guessed a 1973 Pinto would last so long and still be going?
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Don't Know |
| First year of ownership | 1982 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 1985 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.0 Automatic |
| Performance marks | 3/10 |
| Reliability marks | 10/10 |
| Comfort marks | 3/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 1/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 182000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 220000 miles |
| Previous car | Ford Dart |
| Date of Entry | 23rd March, 2003 |