1985 Merkur XR4Ti review from North America
"German performance sedan"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Where do I start?
Replaced the following:
Water pump.
Rear differential.
Headlight switch.
Hatch lock.
Interior plastic pieces.
Alternator.
Turbo (2x).
Power steering unit.
Radiator.
Fan.
Timing belt.
Rebuilt head.
Heater control valve.
All new hoses and exhaust system.
These are just the things that I can think of off-hand.
General comments?
When the car runs it is great. Power comes on very quickly for a turbocharged vehicle, and passing is not a problem.
These cars come as standard with many 'extra' features like power windows, heated seats, and sunroofs as pretty much standard equipment.
Finding parts is becoming increasingly hard, which makes repairing difficult.
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| The car from the deepest, darkest bowels of hell |
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| 1986 - XR4Ti 2.3 turbo (petrol) Rare '80's German road rocket |
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Year of manufacture | 1985 |
| First year of ownership | 1995 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2000 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.3 litre turbo (gasoline) Manual |
| Performance marks | 7 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 4 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 8 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 2 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 4 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 120000 kilometres |
| Most recent distance | 160000 kilometres |
| Previous car | Ford Mustang |
| Date of Entry | 8th September, 2000 |