1989 Ford Tempo GL review from North America
"A poor mans SHO"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
There was a bad rubber gasket on a bolt on the header, I fixed it easily.
The A/C is starting to go out, I need to recharge it.
My family previously owned it in Kansas, so the clear coat of paint has peeled considerably.
It has never rusted though.
General comments?
It is very unique in its own right.
It is fast enough to beat many Mustang GT's.
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| 1988 - Tempo GL 4 cylinder. 2.3 Liter alright if you do your own work on it |
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Year of manufacture | 1989 |
| First year of ownership | 2002 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2002 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.3L HSC 4 cylinder Gasoline Automatic |
| Performance marks | 9 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 9 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 8 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 10 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 86000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 89000 miles |
| Date of Entry | 12th August, 2002 |