1989 Mercury Topaz GS review from North America
"A very nice in-city car"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Most of this happened to the car shortly after 20,000 miles.
Engine block separated on one side.
Air conditioning thermostat had to be replaced.
Replaced EGR valve.
EGR valve gasket DPFE sensor.
EGR vacuum regulator.
Replace solenoid control valve recirculation EGR valve.
Vacuum EGR control.
Replace serpentine belt.
CHECK ENGINE LIGHT appeared at 40,000.
AMP LIGHT appears at 43,000.
General comments?
Inherited my father's car at 18,000 in 1998. Father took very good care of the car. Since then, only drive car to/from work. Problems started after putting 20,000 on car. Love this car. Body integrity is good. Auto shoulder straps annoying and do not adjust to tighten passengers. Starts well in winter climate. A nice car for in-city driving. Not for long-distance trips. A/C stopped working after 8 hours of non-stop use.
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| Well-worth $300 |
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Don't Know |
| Year of manufacture | 1989 |
| First year of ownership | 1998 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2003 |
| Engine and transmission | Automatic |
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| Distance when acquired | 18000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 43000 miles |
| Previous car | Oldsmobile Cutlass |
| Date of Entry | 28th April, 2003 |