1988 Mercury Tracer review from North America
"This is a very dependable hatch back"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
The alternator stopped working at 184,000 miles. Also, the water pump went out around the same time.
General comments?
I bought this car about 14 years ago. It is a gas saver that is why I have kept it this long. It still runs pretty good and maintenance is pretty cheap. I have driven it too many places, and it has not stalled or given me any problems. Mercury or Mazda, whoever made car, really did a great job with this low priced, dependable little hatchback. But at this time, Mercury, Ford, and Mazda have discontinued production of replacement parts. I have tried to replace the fog-lights or front side markers, but I cannot find new parts. They don't make them like they used to! Now the Mini Cooper has the qualities that consumers look for in a small car, but the price-tag is not appealing.
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| Best car I ever had |
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Model year | 1988 |
| Year of manufacture | 1987 |
| First year of ownership | 1990 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2004 |
| Engine and transmission | 1.6 fuel injected 4 cylinder Automatic |
| Performance marks | 9 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 9 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 7 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 5 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 9 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 45000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 247000 miles |
| Previous car | Volkswagen Rabbit |
| Date of Entry | 30th October, 2004 |