1989 Mercury Topaz XR5 review from North America
"A street rod in disguise!"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
The power seat belts no longer move forward. I could not figure out how to fix this, so I had to disconnect their power source.
The driver's side door no longer opens from the outside.
The rotors warped and had to be replaced.
Passengers side brake caliper had to be replaced.
Went through one alternator and two belts.
General comments?
This is an excellent car!
I have made many aftermarket modifications to it. Performance parts are hard to find, but easy to customize.
The car has guts. Most don't go anywhere fast, but after tweaking, the Topaz unleashes some serious hidden power. She flies!
The engine itself is indestructible and runs like a dream.
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| Well-worth $300 |
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Year of manufacture | 1989 |
| First year of ownership | 2003 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2003 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.3L HSO Manual |
| Performance marks | 8 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 10 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 9 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 7 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 9 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 71000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 79000 miles |
| Previous car | Dodge Aries |
| Date of Entry | 12th December, 2003 |