1989 Merkur XR4Ti review from North America
"A lot cheaper than a BMW M3, from the same year, with similar performance"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Replaced the radiator (it still leaks!).
Hoses, ball joints, control arm bushings.
Rotors warp continuously (common Ford problem).
Tail light gaskets leak and short out brake lights. (common problem for this car).
General comments?
The car is very quick, good acceleration.
I have owned 3 of them, and love them to death.
It is better to buy one that has been well maintained than to buy a "fixer upper" (I know from experience).
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| Outstanding! |
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| Unique performance and design with uncommon practicality |
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Year of manufacture | 1989 |
| First year of ownership | 2002 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2003 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.3 gasoline Automatic |
| Performance marks | 8 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 8 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 10 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 0 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 7 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 60000 kilometres |
| Most recent distance | 80000 kilometres |
| Previous car | Merkur XR4Ti |
| Date of Entry | 16th January, 2003 |