1987 Ford Taurus GL
Summary:
The car is Garbage
Faults:
The car idled way to high so I could not pass emissions without major repairs.
The starter is a constant problem.
Constant electrical problems since I have had it.
The car burns oil which makes it smoke at red lights.
General Comments:
The car is comfortable and although it is an old car it should work better than this, electrical problems are very expensive and that is a constant with this car.
The starter is always a problem when it fails to catch fire. I walk to the car everyday afraid it will not start up. Not good for a college student like myself.
It is fairly comfortable inside, but if you are like me you do not know much about cars. I have never spent so much time under a hood in my life.
Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? No
Review Date: 7th February, 2002
26th Sep 2001, 14:34
I happen to like my 1987 Taurus with 164,000 miles on it. The only thing that I replaced was wear out parts: brakes, tires, tune up parts. I never had to have any major work done yet.
On trips if I keep the speed about 62-65, I get about 40 to 43 miles to the gallon without the air on. With the air on I get about 35-37 miles to the gallon. I change the oil every 3000 miles and the tranny every 12000 miles.