I'm thinking about getting rid of my 330CI BMW. was of money repairs, maintaining it etc. I want to free up cash and get a cheap daily driver that will get my from A to B. I don't care what kind of car it is as long as it's not going to cost me repairs other than gas. I did a little digging. Looks like they had a Tempo Gl, GLS and dx. The one I am looking out is a Tempo GLS and has 33k miles for 800.00. Old man owns it and it's been barely used. This will be an adjustment for me from going from a BMW but I'm not shallow and could give two $$$its what anyone thinks about me driving down the road.
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Is a Ford Tempo a good car?
- Thread starter Eric
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I bought a1993 2dr Tempo ,3.0 V-6,auto, air in the fall of 1992. It was one of the most trouble free car I've ever owned. You're right, they are not head turners, but really comfortable for an economy car, much better than the GM of the same era. I kept it until the summer of 2002, sold it to a young couple in the neighbourhood, and I still see in use quite frequently., Given our eastern Canada climate, the body held up exceptionally well. When I sold it, I really had not spent any money on it, except for brake pads, and oil changes... still had original battery,exhaust system, belts etc. really a good car. Both the V-6 (3.0) and the 2.3 four banger are near indistructible engines. The 2.3 is actually a little better mated to the transmission,. The V-6 revs higher than needed to move the car at highway speed - 65-70mph. Driving it it also feels like a bigger car. BUT a BIMMER it aint.
If indeed the miles are 33,000 , it's a steal at $800 unless it needs loads of body work.
Good luck. Ralph .
I bought a1993 2dr Tempo ,3.0 V-6,auto, air in the fall of 1992. It was one of the most trouble free car I've ever owned. You're right, they are not head turners, but really comfortable for an economy car, much better than the GM of the same era. I kept it until the summer of 2002, sold it to a young couple in the neighbourhood, and I still see in use quite frequently., Given our eastern Canada climate, the body held up exceptionally well. When I sold it, I really had not spent any money on it, except for brake pads, and oil changes... still had original battery,exhaust system, belts etc. really a good car. Both the V-6 (3.0) and the 2.3 four banger are near indistructible engines. The 2.3 is actually a little better mated to the transmission,. The V-6 revs higher than needed to move the car at highway speed - 65-70mph. Driving it it also feels like a bigger car. BUT a BIMMER it aint.
If indeed the miles are 33,000 , it's a steal at $800 unless it needs loads of body work.
Good luck. Ralph .
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mildar34
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Back in the day my parents own 2 tempos one a 86 and one was a 91 ,both cars were very reliable,if I remeber though both cars died of transmission issues, but I did drive them pretty hard!!!