1989 Ford Tempo GL review from North America
"I love my Tempo of Doom"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
I must admit, to drive this car for as long as I have, with as many miles, and with as many deer strikes (I've hit three deer... they seem to like Tempos!) I have had to do some work on my car.
I've replaced the tranny, CV joints, tie rods, and alternator, but don't get me wrong, not all this happens at once.
This car is a work horse and if you take care of it, it will perform. Besides those replacements, oil changes, brakes, and belts come when needed and are not hard to do by yourself.
General comments?
Please don't listen to people when they say Tempos are junk. Just because they are too stupid to have a car checked out by a mechanic before buying it doesn't mean the car is a lemon. My family has two Tempos and they run great. This is a great basic car. It may not have the speed, it may not be the flashiest thing on the road. But this baby packs on the miles and gets you to where you want to be.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Year of manufacture | 1989 |
| First year of ownership | 1989 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2001 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.3 Automatic |
| Performance marks | 8 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 9 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 7 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 9 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 7 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 0 miles |
| Most recent distance | 269000 miles |
| Date of Entry | 30th May, 2001 |