I have had my 1989 Tempo AWD for a single year now. It has never had a problem. And I know the previous owners well, and they have never had any major problems either. It has always started for me, and its very reliable. I would go to say its the most reliable model made in the 1980's. I left it for eleven months. It sat untouched for that time. I went back to it, turned the key, started

good buy

Jevik, 4/28/2004

had this car for a year and not a problem.. starts up no prob in the cold.. fun to drive.. good gas mileage.. a good reliable car.. and cheap on insurance

Worst New Car ever!

Larry B., 11/6/2016

I bought one new in 1990 because it was cheap. Paint problems, interior problems, over-heating problem and several other nuisance items all in the first six months. Once went with my wife to pick it up at the dealership, cranked it and it sounded great. I was using the power control to adjust the mirrors and to my wife said "I think that they have it right now", just before the mirror

Buy this and learn mechanics!

AMPMagic, 4/12/2002

I owned this car as my first and second car. First off it was a very nice car for the 300 I payed for it. But it was always needing to be fixed, but it was never anything major. It also leaked fluids too much. Good for a first car or if your not making enough to afford a real car. Side Note: Fluid leaks are normal for this car. get used to checking fluids and buy a PIG

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Features & Specs

MPG

17 city / 22 hwy

Seats 0

3-speed automatic

Gas

100 hp @ 4400 rpm

MPG

21 city / 30 hwy

Seats 0

5-speed manual

Gas

98 hp @ 4400 rpm

MPG

21 city / 30 hwy

Seats 0

5-speed manual

Gas

100 hp @ 4400 rpm

MPG

21 city / 30 hwy

Seats 0

5-speed manual

Gas

100 hp @ 4400 rpm

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Safety

IIHS Rating

The Insurance Institute of Highway Safety uses extensive crash tests to determine car safety.

Side Impact Test
Not Tested
Roof Strength Test
Not Tested
Rear Crash Protection / Head Restraint
Not Tested
IIHS Small Overlap Front Test
Not Tested
Moderate Overlap Front Test
0

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