1992 Mercury Topaz review from North America
"Reliable and comfortable"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
The guy who owned it before me somehow burned out third and fourth gear in the transmission. Inner and outer tie rods. Other than that only routine maintenance.
General comments?
The car has good speed and handles well on left curves. On right curves it pulls a little, but not enough to make you crash. The interior is a basic design, but has very comfortable seats for long distance travel. The electric seat belts make it easy to not forget to buckle up. It has been a great car to me even with only three gears. I can drive anywhere and feel safe that the car will make it.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Year of manufacture | 1992 |
| First year of ownership | 2003 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2004 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.4 Manual |
| Performance marks | 7 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 10 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 9 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 7 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 109000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 122000 miles |
| Previous car | Toyota Celica |
| Date of Entry | 20th June, 2004 |