1988 Ford Taurus LX review from North America
"An okay-ish bargain if you're willing to risk not only your life, but the lives of others"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Oh, dear lord, where to start? I had to fight the ignition for the keys numerous times and the ignition usually won.
The transmission is currently going at about 89,000 miles. However, it will usually go into 4th if it decides to go into 1st, 2nd and 3rd, and that's a BIG if.
It's usually an adventure to see if it will take me to work or school everyday. It sounds like a cricket and is very embarrassing.
I'm not allowed to drive my friends anywhere because they value their lives too much.
Also, let me tell you, it's quite an experience when the car decides to stall anytime, especially when you're turning and the steering wheel locks up and you almost die... oh joy.
General comments?
The only good thing about it is that I got it into an accident and received $1,800... that paid for my tuition.
I guess it's comfortable too, but that's the only perk.
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| Reliable for a year, then is a bottomless money pit |
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | No |
| Year of manufacture | 1988 |
| First year of ownership | 1999 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2001 |
| Engine and transmission | 3.0 Automatic |
| Performance marks | 4 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 0 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 9 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 0 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 5 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 87000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 89000 miles |
| Previous car | Ford Taurus |
| Date of Entry | 27th May, 2001 |