1989 Ford Tempo L review from North America
"Great reliable university car thru tumultuous times!"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Replaced alternator, starter, battery.
Replaced gas tank.
Replaced ball joints.
Brake jobs.
General comments?
Overall, despite the usual repairs and some quirks, this has been a fun, reliable, yet ordinary transport! Not too stylish for the chicks, but hey it got me through years of university both in Canada and the States! And hey it's at 251K and still going strong!! I'm sad to say it, but I'm retiring the Tempo this August and moving onto a new 2002 Nissan Altima 3.5SE!!! Time for a change... :) )
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | No |
| Year of manufacture | 1989 |
| First year of ownership | 1996 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2002 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.3 4 cylinder Automatic |
| Performance marks | 7 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 8 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 8 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 6 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 133000 kilometres |
| Most recent distance | 251000 kilometres |
| Date of Entry | 5th May, 2002 |