1993 Ford Tempo

Sat for 14 years... Ugly little car. Runs great.

By Gina (NE) on Tuesday, March 19, 2013

I own this car - My approximate mileage is 145,000

Pros: "cheap parts; great acceleration; great cornering"

Cons: "No cup holders; a pain to find a/c control"

Likely to recommend this car? (1-10): 10

"Bought this car for $100 after sitting 14 years. Put a battery in and started right up, sounded amazing. Have only had to replace a few parts in the two years I've had it. Replacement engine and transmission a really great price, should the need ever arise. Had a lot of cosmetic issues, but no rust. The car design is ugly to me, but it runs well and is very reliable, unlike my previous experience with fords. I love that it has windows that go up when the car is shut off (non-powered windows FTW! ) Great car, definitely recommended for beginners."

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Don't buy this car.

By Car Mic (WA) on Tuesday, October 02, 2012

I owned and sold this car
Reason: Too old - My approximate mileage is 115,000

Likely to recommend this car? (1-10): 1

"This car is a very old car so don't buy it. When we had it, it had engine problems and one time the door and window fell of. So don't buy this car."

1 person out of 5 found this review helpful

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this car is fun to drive

By betsy (NE) on Sunday, April 08, 2012

I own this car - My approximate mileage is 99,000

Pros: "corners great, easy on gas"

Cons: "sets low,"

Likely to recommend this car? (1-10): 10

"owned this car sence 1994, mruns great, has new tires, new rear struts, new front shocks, new belts,cloth interior in great condition, all power door locks worhs and winows works.. must see"

2 people out of 2 found this review helpful

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This is a great car, great for beginners

By OUbobcat (OH) on Monday, April 02, 2012

I own this car - My approximate mileage is 95,000

Pros: "fun to drive, reliable, durable"

Cons: "lower fuel mileage, hard to find parts"

Likely to recommend this car? (1-10): 7

"I had this car from 2003 and it served me well. A few problems here and there, and a little cosmetic damage makes me a little embarrassed to drive it. Still I loved how well it handled in the corners driving through the mountains, and how comfortable it was to ride in. I only had a few problems with it, which was probably due to my lack of knowledge of car care. So even though its ugly I love this car."

1 person out of 1 found this review helpful

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runs great! vey reliable vehicle

By caleb (MO) on Wednesday, January 11, 2012

I own this car - My approximate mileage is 73,975

Pros: "good beginner vehicle"

Cons: "no radio"

Likely to recommend this car? (1-10): 10

"great beginner vehicle only had 1 problem and that was the fuel pump but now has a brand new one and it runs great!"

1 person out of 1 found this review helpful

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most relyable and best running car!

By cch (OH) on Monday, November 28, 2011

I own this car - My approximate mileage is 137,000

Pros: "everything is great about the ford tempo"

Cons: "there are no bad thingd, mines fast 4 a 4 banger"

Likely to recommend this car? (1-10): 10

"this car is spectcular, i havent had a single problem with this car, everything is absaloutly perfict. i drive about 50 to 75 miles on her a day, fill up once every 2 weeks"

3 people out of 3 found this review helpful

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