1989 Laforza Laforza review from North America
"A unique orphan SUV from Italy, A good college or compensation car"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Bad electricals, as with all Laforza's or Italian cars for that matter. Repaired with an electrical upgrade.
When I first got the car, it acted up in certain areas, due to lack of use. It's fine now.
Temperature gauge reads hot, yet the temperature is fine. I got a lower thermostat anyway because the stock thermostat was 195 degrees, which is iffy. I got a 180 degree thermostat installed.
General comments?
The car accelerates as maybe a Bronco of the same year would (same 5.0 Ford V-8). It has a premium exhaust, which helps.
I hear superchargers help the performance of these SUV's in a big way.
Comfortable seats with Italian leather.
Gets a lot of attention. It may sound shallow, but I do enjoy that.
I have had no road rage challenges in this car, due to size I'm guessing.
Bad gas mileage (10/16) is a trade-off I'm willing to take for now, but it may start to wear on me.
Nice design that was copied by later Land Rover, Range Rovers; it's a fact (check out the rear of an 89 Laforza, then a 96 Range Rover). Yes, Land Rover triumphed, due to establishment. They're basically Fords now, too.
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Model year | 1989 |
| Year of manufacture | 1989 |
| First year of ownership | 2004 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2005 |
| Engine and transmission | 5.0 V8 Automatic |
| Performance marks | 5 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 7 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 8 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 5 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 74500 miles |
| Most recent distance | 75500 miles |
| Previous car | Volvo 740 |
| Date of Entry | 27th April, 2005 |