1987 Merkur XR4Ti review from North America
"Excellent performance in a sweet package"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Bought this car for $500 with these problems, which I fixed.
Fuel pressure regulator.
Oxygen sensor (fouled because of the above problem).
Steering rack.
Hood release lever.
General comments?
I LOVE this car. It handles like a rally car, and has great acceleration.
I plan a series of performance upgrades to turn this into a Mustang killer, and SCCA race vehicle.
It has the double spoiler on the back and gets lots of attention. You don't see these every day, more like twice a year!
These cars, also came with a lot of great options - sunroof, heated leather seats, lumbar support, power windows and rear wiper.
This car is a great sports car, and you can usually find one for less than $2000 in fair shape. Just plain fun!
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Year of manufacture | 1987 |
| First year of ownership | 2000 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2000 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.3 turbo Manual |
| Performance marks | 9 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 8 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 10 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 4 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 129000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 145000 miles |
| Previous car | Ford Probe |
| Date of Entry | 1st December, 2000 |