1985 Ford Telstar TX5 2.0L from Australia and New Zealand
Faults:
Nothing really serious went wrong with the car. I had to change the rare right suspension for carrying a lot of load in the boot.
Replaced the automatic transmission from pulling trailers.
General Comments:
For it's age its unbelivable how these cars run. Since I bought it I hadn't touched the engine at all and the car was very useful to me because I travel long distances everyday and work. It was in my family for 5 hard, long years and still is. The thing that I like about it's a hatchback and is low, and it makes it look sporty with hood scoops. The car is comfortable and all the electrics work. Telstar is amazing car and it would be really sad to see it go. I got used to the car and I just wouldn't want to purchase any other.
Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes
Review Date: 22nd December, 2005
20th Sep 2006, 00:09
Writer of the article Update:
Car has since blown a head gasket, still goes hard, but chews through fuel. Rust continues to get worse as the paint is knackered (grey metallic paint). Tachometer fails regularly, this may be due to a faulty connection. Car has an AS engine in a AR body, sometimes unsure of correct parts. Cold starts have become worse, notice sometimes a sudden drop in power when going along. Hopefully a replace of the spark plugs should fix it.