1994 Ford Tempo GL 2.2 from North America
Summary:
While the Tempo is not the most luxurious or fast car, it is a great car at a great price
Faults:
In short, nothing mechanical.
I did break a tie rod while jumping a meridian, but I mention this only to show the car's toughness.
Auto seatbelt jammed at 75000 miles, but it did jam in the "on" position.
I did not purchase a clear coat, so the paint faded.
General Comments:
This car has been great.
I paid 7999 for it new, and it has never been in the shop once.
Besides gas, the only expenditure has been brakes and tires. Brakes every 4 years, tires about the same.
This car loves the snow.
Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes
Review Date: 20th March, 2004
7th Mar 2004, 08:40
You certainly did get what you paid for. Do you honestly expect a used car you purchase for $800 to be free of troubles? I have owned 3 Tempos so far and all have been phenomenal! The bottom line is the Ford made a good car with the Tempo. If the first owners used it rough and didn't do all the maintenance they were supposed to, the next owners, such as yourself, are left with a burden. This is probably why you got it for $800.00. It is unfair for you to judge the car as if it were new, when you paid such a little price for it. Perhaps you SHOULD think of buying a Ford as your next car.