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The Workhorse for Commuters
Miss Mac, 01/07/2010
1993 Mercury Topaz GS 4dr Sedan
4 of 4 people found this review helpful
I bought this as a get to work vehicle. It has NEVER left me on the side of the road, and this morning, only has front bumper damage after a fender bender collision with a 2008 Nissan Frontier in the rear side tire as it passed in front of me. My damage is minimal...less than the truck. No one hurt and it drove away. So, it is pretty durable! Get 24-26 mpg in commuter driving, and closer to 30 mpg on the highway. Good headroom, decent radio, solid heating and cooling. Just a solid "clunker" that you can rely on, while you are driving past new cars breaking down and be without a car payment. If you find one out there, probably a good gamble to fix up and commute with!
Best Beater
DReaper3, 02/06/2010
1993 Mercury Topaz GS 4dr Sedan
4 of 4 people found this review helpful
Bought it for $50 from a guy moving out of state, and put a $20 turn signal switch in it. For almost 4 years i have been shifting gears at 5500 RPM, hiting 100+ MPH, hitting deer (not intentionally) and jumping things. I have put off-road lights on the hood and roof. It will not die and i have beaten it mercilessly. It gets 27 MPG at 75 MPH. Surprisingly roomy (i'm 6'2".) No rust.
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427435, 08/03/2009
1994 Mercury Topaz GS 2dr Coupe
4 of 4 people found this review helpful
I bought this car new in the fall of 1994 for a little over $11,000. Used to commute with it-----60 miles one way for its first 6 years. It was actually quite comfortable and handled nicely if you consider the price I paid. It now has 229,000 miles on it, and it still doesn't use oil between 5000 mile changes (Mobil 1 always). Got 30 mpg on the highway commute. Never had to do any work on the engine or transmission (5 speed manual). Replaced the brakes and shocks once. Still original clutch. It's been a great $11,000 car!!!
terrific vehicle
jonib, 10/14/2005
1992 Mercury Topaz LS 4dr Sedan
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
Bought this mercury new in 1992, has never left us down, maintenence has been unbelievable small compared to the 1999 dodge durango we also bought new. Our mercury bills probably total $500.00 From 1992 till present, the durango already exceeds $4,000.Oo!!!! Topaz is very comfortable to drive, very nice dependable family car. The body still looks brand new after all these years and is not garage kept!
I Love My Lil' Mercury Topaz!
SmokeyG, 04/16/2010
1993 Mercury Topaz GS 4dr Sedan
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
I bought this car at the begining of March, and all I have had to do was get an oil change, front end alignment and some new tires. Everything else is pretty spiffy. It's a '93 and it only had 112,xxx original miles on it. It's also super reliable I've driven it from Washington through Oregon, Idaho,and Utah then back an had no problem whatsoever and that was a 3,000 mile trip.
Topaz
djgerma, 02/02/2003
1993 Mercury Topaz GS 2dr Coupe
3 of 4 people found this review helpful
This car is the most exciting car that a man/woman can drive. It's handling is good and inerior and exterior is strong, and you know when you drive it you dont have to have any worries.
my ride
davis314, 01/17/2004
1992 Mercury Topaz GS 4dr Sedan
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
this has been an excellant vehicle, the only major repair i have had to do is a front wheel bearing at 120000miles
Too much work but run's like a champ!
topazz, 11/11/2008
1993 Mercury Topaz GS 2dr Coupe
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
Well when I first got it I had to get a new water pump. The fan didn't work an the passenger door doesn't open from outside. The front window leaks in the corner. And the air conditioner doesn't work through the vents. I got a cracked head and got it back like six months later. Then I had to get a new starter and radiator, a new fan and I have had some fuel pumps. I put three on in one year. But here lately it's been getting me back and forth to work and it's got a good stereo system in it. But it's been a rough journey In the last year. But it had 40 some odd thousand miles on it. Now it's got 80 something on it and rust pretty bad. But what can I say gets me from point A to point B running like a champ.
Awesome Car
Michelle W, 10/16/2008
1994 Mercury Topaz GS 4dr Sedan
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
Drove this car for 7 years. Had to replace the transmission 3 times but covered by Ford. Replaced shocks, brakes etc. Literally drove this car into the ground Was dependable and reliable.
not too shabby
Anthony J C, 05/16/2002
1994 Mercury Topaz GS 2dr Coupe
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
i have had this car for 2 days now and so far i love it. i used to have a ford taurus and i like this car better. it is lighter and it has a little less power but thats ok because i got my licence taken away for speeding tickets 6 months after i got my licence witht the taurus. this car is easy to maneuver and it corners well. there is a little rust under the rear licence plate but thats ok it gets me to where i need to go.
Boring, sluggish and Reliable
Chitty Bang, 11/12/2002
1994 Mercury Topaz GS 2dr Coupe
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
Being a 17 year old male, I dreamed of my first car being a Camaro with a big block under the hood, or a Datsun/Nissan Z. However I didn't want to pay $500 a month. I settled for a "94 Topaz GS. It's slow, loud, and doesn't have cupholders (big problem for a coffee drinker). All this aside, I love my Topaz, because it costs me nothing, it just rolled over 300,000KMS the other day and it's still going strong, with no signs of rust anywhere. It's somewhat enjoyable because it's a 5-speed, but that's really the only fun. Basically the fun side of me hates it and the practical side of me adores it.
good & reliable
Todd.Hemm, 04/05/2004
1992 Mercury Topaz GS 2dr Coupe
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
I have owned this vehicle for about 8 months now and the car runs really well.
I'll cry if it ever dies
Mike, 05/04/2007
1992 Mercury Topaz GS 2dr Coupe
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
Bought new in '92 for about $8500, 136k mi. 27-30mpg, a/c retired 2yrs ago, severe hail damage, has rust and clearcoat is peeling, but I will be putting a new set of tires on it soon so I can drive it a few more years. Other than routine maintenance includes 1 clutch , 2 water pumps, 2 radiators, struts, 2 sets of tie rod ends. I would buy a new one today if they were still being made. Best auto buy I have ever made.
More powerfull than you thought
Topaz Racer, 05/11/2003
1992 Mercury Topaz XR5 2dr Coupe
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
This is a better car than other people think it is. The Topaz/Tempo carries a bad reputation of a car for old people, but I am 19 and I can tell you that this car kicks ass ;). Whith 160 lbs of torque and 140 hp, and her 0-100 km/h (0-60 mph) in 7.8 sec, this V6 will humiliate most of the people who dare to challenge you! This car runs smooth and only have minor problems like drinking a lot of gas!!! (about 13 liters for 100 km!) Overall, this car is fun to drive, and powerfull! (not the automatic though!!!!). It runs smoothly without any major problems (mine has 176 000 km with no major problem).
topaz's rule
y0gi, 05/17/2003
1992 Mercury Topaz XR5 2dr Coupe
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
i love topaz's they are the best cars made
fantasitique car
cellist, 06/20/2003
1992 Mercury Topaz GS 4dr Sedan
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
I bought in 2000,it has 290000 kilo,now it has 325000kilo,it still works very good ,I spend maxime 500 cad for reperation in 3 years in montreal,it is a fantasitique car ! I think it will run to 400000 kilo.
Topaz troubles
tayloekm, 06/25/2003
1992 Mercury Topaz GS 4dr Sedan
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
My time with this vehicle was rough. It was relatively old when i bought it but the mileage was low. Despite the low mileage there were many problems. The muffler needed to be replaced as well as struts, starter, serpentine belt, as well as a rusted bottom of vehicle. The interior was accebtable and somewhat comfortable. Also the automatic rear door locks failed and the driver side window did not go down.
Made it to half a million mileage mark
Tommy, 09/11/2022
1992 Mercury Topaz GS 2dr Coupe
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
I love my topaz it had the basic repairs, and I drove it till it hit a half Million. It was tired, it needed new engine and transmission. If I could find another I would buy it .
- Safety
- Technology
- Performance
- Interior
- Comfort
- Reliability
- Value
I love this car!!!!!!!!
Matt manter, 06/29/2002
1993 Mercury Topaz GS 4dr Sedan
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
Wel, what else is there to say? I just traded my 1991 Toyota Corolla DX for this car, and am I pleased! I have never been much of a Ford/Mercury man, but this car has changed my way of thinking. I love the way it runs, and it handles just about as nice as my parent's luxury car. This car is deffinitely a keeper!
Good cheap car
'93 Topaz, 03/18/2006
1993 Mercury Topaz GS 2dr Coupe
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
My Topaz has been passed from about 3 family members and now has 125,000 miles and is still surprisingly going. That's just a simple, no frills, inexpensive way to commute.
passenger side hub/bearing
greyghost, 05/10/2003
1993 Mercury Topaz GS 2dr Coupe
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
The passenger side hub/bearing failed at 60,000 miles. Bought new one for $78 and had pressed on steering knuckle for $25. Found ball joint bad and replaced control/arm ball joint assembly. Cost me $47 for part and did myself with above. Had fuel injection regulator go bad at 44,000 miles. Bought and replaced one for cheap. Bought fuel injection pressure gauge to diagnose problem. Engine and trans seem okay. Got the car from my aunt in December 2001 with 42,000 miles on it. Also had to replace water pump.
Fairly Reliable Car
bowfin, 04/06/2002
1994 Mercury Topaz GS 4dr Sedan
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
I have had this car since it was one year old. About 105,000 miles on vehicle. Only parts replaced outside of what you would expect from normal wear and tear, were gas tank and water pump. Gas mileage should be better fot this size car. Only get about 24 MPG.
Not bad... Really!
Garrison, 02/12/2003
1994 Mercury Topaz GS 2dr Coupe
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
Alright, this wasn't exactly what I was planning for my first car. Like most others, I would like more cup holders. And this thing should be more powerful. 0-60 in about 18 seconds isn't really that great when you need to pick up speed quickly. The 5 speed makes it fun to drive and the arm rest for the shifter makes it comfortable. I got this thing when it only had 61,000 K on it. And all I've needed fixed was the muffler. If you just need something to drive and don't care what people think, it's the best in the world. Oh yeah, parts are WAY too expensive. $600 for a new fender.
I call it my "carbuncle"
Eddie , 12/18/2003
1994 Mercury Topaz GS 4dr Sedan
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
This car may be an eyesore, but it hasn't let me down yet. I initially bought it for my 5mi commute to work and figured that anything would suffice. Since then I have developed enough confidence in her to drive from NYC to Montreal and back ("check engine light" blinking most of the way). Aside from a couple hundred dollars of basic repairs in the past 3 years I have poured nothing into this car and it has consistently performed better than I could have dreamed. Not much pick up and difficulty exceeding 75MPH, but for what I paid a true gem (be it topaz or carbuncle).
Mercury Topaz - Sedan
CMC, 06/10/2004
1994 Mercury Topaz GS 4dr Sedan
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
Love this car! Roadster Edition - Fun to drive & haul kids around. Still looks sharp! Had trouble with fuel pump - replaced 4 times in 5 years - fixed at Ford until last time - WE found loose wire in sending unit - Ford no longer makes that part according to local Ford dealership. Was very disappointed car is only 10 years old & Ford can't work on it.
ive got the topaz blues
sully39208, 06/15/2004
1994 Mercury Topaz GS 4dr Sedan
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
has 88,000 miles--mechanic has told me to get rid of it--BUYER BEWARE--ive had this car since 9/99--dont drive 2.3 engine with auto transmission very fast- -i put a quart of oil in it every 1200 miles...watch for head gasket--watch radiator--it leaks...ive replaced motor and trans mounts--front end gets knocked out of whack easy--check front end alignment twice a yr...good a/c and stereo..replaced head gasket...u got to baby this vehicle--"check engine" light is on often--doesnt necessary mean there is a problem--could be soft-code problem--i was told to replace gas cap-- that might help--could be a sensor prob-
Not Bad, Could Be Better
Karaokelover, 03/12/2003
1994 Mercury Topaz GS 4dr Sedan
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
I have a V6, 3.0 L engine. Personally I would rather have a 4 Cylinder because it would be better on gas. I don't need power. It is not a bad car. So far I have had to seal up the block heater because it cracked around the plug and leeking. Both ball joints replaced. Air conditioning went. water pump replaced. My transmission went The interier stuff on the door is starting come off. Not really any rust.
Visit www.tempotopaz.com
Manana, 06/04/2003
1994 Mercury Topaz GS 4dr Sedan
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
Not very reliable, like all fords. Too much play in steering, bad mid-high range power. Many problems to be expected. My topaz at 86k has had new brakes, new muffler, new trans, new tires, new water pump. Low end torque is great with the large cylinders. Unfortunatly that means the motor mounts will break quicker. Mid-high range power is awful, which results in everyone passing you because you can't keep up. Power seatbelts break, power locks fail, power windows stop working. My mpg is awful. The suspension eventually sags. This car is cheap, but don't hang on to a topaz for too long, because it will let you down.
Worst I've ever owned
Greaseman, 06/15/2010
1993 Mercury Topaz GS 4dr Sedan
0 of 2 people found this review helpful
I'm tired of throwing $ into this hunk of junk. It is these kinds of cars that lead to the decline of the U.S. auto industry. Water pump went out at 60 K. Tie rod replaced at 65 K as well as needing a new balancer which requires dropping the engine enough to replace it. Fan overloaded the computer which lead to the fan not working, therefore the radiator blew. Fan, computer & radiator $450. Power window regulator gears in front doors shot and needed replaced. Last but not least, the AC pump seal shot. I will not fix this as it is about a $900 repair; which is the blue book of the car. All of this before 76,000 miles. Fix or Repair Daily. You better believe it.
Classic piece of junk
jasou, 11/11/2006
1993 Mercury Topaz GS 2dr Coupe
0 of 4 people found this review helpful
This is probably one of the worst cars on the road. It's been full of maintenance problems and leaks. Currently the entire floor is rusting out (there are some big holes) yet the body has no rust, go figure.
One very well built car
Mackettric, 05/17/2002
1993 Mercury Topaz GS 2dr Coupe
0 of 1 people found this review helpful
This is a very good car for anyone looking for an inexpensive used car. I had one for 8 years, and it was running extremely well with 250,000 miles when I was rear ended by a semi in it. The car held up better in a severe car crash than any of the newer smaller imports ever would have. This car is extremely well made! Exceptionally safe. It has a ton of room, it's very comfortable to drive, and if you get the manual transmission, very fun to drive with great gas millege.
Changed too many parts
izabel&adam, 07/18/2010
1993 Mercury Topaz GS 4dr Sedan
0 of 1 people found this review helpful
I changed windshield, whole front suspension, back springs, battery, radiator, water pump, rear bumper, all window motors bad. I need to change the transmission but too expensive.
Two ton paper weight
mesarius, 01/28/2007
1993 Mercury Topaz GS 2dr Coupe
0 of 1 people found this review helpful
Probably the most reliable part of this vehicle is that I can almost always rely on a warning light turning on while I'm driving it. The 3-speed automatic is very jerky and doesn't always want to shift out of first and it is terrible on gas mileage. I average 19 mpg, which is worse than some high end sports cars. The interior is falling apart, the plastic components on the exterior have fallen clean off the car on a couple occasions. Within the first month of ownership both power seat belts failed and the front end electrics failed. These cars are also notorious for their starter problems. This is the worst car I have ever owned, I really should have bought a Honda.