1992 Mercury Topaz XR5 review from North America
"Very fast but not reliable"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Transmission trouble, a lot of leakage problems.
Motor mounts break a lot causing harm to the transmisson.
Wire fused out underneath the dashboard costing 300 bucks.
General comments?
Very good and very sweet looking car. VERY VERY fast!!! A lot of people underestimate the Tempo and the Topaz and they have never driven one to know the power they really have.
Not reliable at all though. I dn't know if I would reccommend it. Performance is the best asset of this car.
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| 1991 - Topaz L 2.3L (140c.i.) I-4 A respect-worthy car that gets very little respect |
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| First year of ownership | 1997 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2000 |
| Engine and transmission | 3.0 V6 Super Automatic |
| Performance marks | 10/10 |
| Reliability marks | 0/10 |
| Comfort marks | 10/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 8/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 94000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 121000 miles |
| Previous car | Dodge Aries |
| Date of Entry | 3rd November, 2000 |