1992 Mercury Topaz GS review from North America
"If you want a car that looks like a Thunderbird and performs like a Kia, then this is the one"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Mostly just a bunch of "used car wear".
I mean, like vibrations, stained carpet, etc.
The radiator went out two weeks after I bought it. I replaced that and a heater hose.
General comments?
I think the car is somewhat quick. Though, with its weight, it slides all around on the road. The things I've done to this car is as follows:
K&N Filter charger
2.5 inch exhaust
Glass-Packed Free-Flow Muffler
High-Flow Super-Capacity Cat. Converter
Custom-ed Lift Kit.
I think the car would be real cool if it had the V-6. With everything I've done to it, it still lags in my opinion of power. This car is extremely dangerous at high speed. I caution everyone.
I've since then installed a stereo system:
Pioneer CD Player
6X9 rear Speakers
300 Watt Jenson Amp
450 Watt Jenson Sub-woofer.
It beats but not how I want it. The car's design makes it sound hollow.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | No |
| Year of manufacture | 1992 |
| First year of ownership | 2001 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2001 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.3L HSC Manual |
| Performance marks | 8 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 8 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 8 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 8 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 5 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 116000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 119000 miles |
| Previous car | Ford Escort |
| Date of Entry | 24th November, 2001 |