Mum has a Laser and it has always been reliable and excellent even though she services it like every three years... but Dad is totally against Fords, he says if you can't take a joke then you shouldn't own a Ford... but I think he's being an idiot about it. Can you guys tell me your experiences with them if you own one, especially ones manufactured around year 2000? Thanks : )
2006-10-03 00:32:39 · 11 answers · asked by ? 5 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Car Makes ➔ Ford
I bought a 1992 KH Laser for $2000 3 years ago. It seemed like it would be a bit of a throw away car when I bought it, but it was cheap...
Now, a few slight mods later and a sexy re-spray I have the MOST fun dragging anything off!! (Between traffic lights) They're gutsy little cars, comfortable to do long trips in, 7 hour drive and no fatigue or aches, the only thing that sux a bit is the lack of strength to keep it up going up hills. Really economical. Mind you mine is only a 1.6ltr carby. Fun reliable car still.
2006-10-03 00:42:14 · answer #1 · answered by g!rly 1 · 2⤊ 0⤋
there are a few issues here. We'll tackle 'em one by one.
Do you live at home? Will dad give you helll if you buy this ride? Will he help or not when it has a problem (which all vehicles in this price range most likely will, small or big)? You don't want dad saying I told you so, or leaving you to do your own thing. Especially if you have to live with him. If you buy a vehicle he encourages then YOU have the control when it brakes and he will feel compelled to help you out of responsibility. (Nice cards to have in your hand, quietly. As soon as you use them, they are gone.)
Sounds like you have a budget concern. Obviously, with not endless supplies of dough, you have to buy what is in your budget. So the question here is, "can you wait a while for another vehicle or do you have to buy now?" If you can wait, then I suggest you look around and solve both issues.
Personally, I would buy a Ford. No problem with the make or the model. The Mazda 323 is a medicore, midrange, cheap ride. It has little problems. It wouldn't be my first choice, however.
Good luck.
2006-10-03 01:31:39 · answer #2 · answered by bgdaddyzman 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ford Laser S
2016-12-10 20:23:48 · answer #3 · answered by camargo 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The Ford Laser in your country is the Mazda 323 in the United States. Foreign vehicles here in the USA are often thought of as having better quality - there is a plant here where Mazda's and Ford's are built at the same facility. So given that we are really talking about a Mazda, a car that is known here as a quality product, you shouldn't have any issues with owning one.
2006-10-03 00:36:34 · answer #4 · answered by Fun and Games 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My votes with DAD! What do you think "FORD" stands for? Here's a clue- "FOUND ON ROAD DEAD"! Does that tell you anything? I owned two Fords in my life and both were identical twins! JUNK!!!! Do yourself a favor and get a CHEVY!!! You'll be glad you did! Ford is a completly backwards automobile! The #1 plug is opposite any other make, they put the differential on the opposite side, everything about them is "opposite" so why would you want one?? I've driven every Chevy I owned over 200,000!!
I presently have an 84 GMC pick-up with over 300,000 and only ever one engine change! Everything else is original except for the tranny swap from 700R4 to TH400 when it was new because chevy did build a piece of junk 700R4 transmission!! Other than that it is a totally reliable vehicle and starts everytime on about the second roll of the starter-summer or winter!!!!! Just can't beat a CHEVY my friend!!! Tell em DAD!!!
2006-10-03 00:39:10 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
The Ford Laser was a compact car sold by Ford in Asia, Australia, and parts of South America and Africa. It was the basis of later Escort models sold in North America, which is not to be confused with the model of the same name sold in Europe. It was also known as the Lidea in Japan and the Tierra in Taiwan. Updated versions of the Laser known under various names are marketed in Southeast Asia and Taiwan.
It has generally been available as a sedan or hatchback, although convertible, wagon and pick-up versions have also been available in different markets.
The Ford Laser is, in fact, a restyled version of the 323 produced by Mazda in Japan since 1980. (Ford had acquired a 25 percent stake in Mazda in 1979.) The Laser replaced the rear-wheel-drive Escort in Australasia in 1981, proving hugely popular as a hatchback, as well as a sedan (also known as the Meteor, and providing a worthy rival to Japanese models like the Toyota Corolla; the Meteor nameplate died in Australia when the KE sedan was launched in 1987, but survived in South Africa until 1995.
2006-10-03 08:18:59 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
I drove my Ford Escort to 111,000 miles. I drove my Ford Probe to 120,000 miles. I drove my Ford Contour to 130,000 miles and now my little sister is finishing it off. The only reason those 1st two cars aren't running is because I slacked on the maintenance. I could have driven them forever if I'd taken the time and care with them. Fords are some of the best cars on the road! BUT YOU ALSO should heed the words of Dad. Two slogans for ya to consider (and confuse...sorry!!) "Built Ford TouGH!!" "Father Knows Best"
2006-10-03 00:35:48 · answer #7 · answered by Sleek 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I won't tease you concerning to the V6. yet no less than there would desire to be 3 pedals on the floor. Your motor vehicle basically has 2. My cutting-edge journey is a G35X. it is likewise an computerized, as you would be unable to get all-wheel tension with a handbook transmission in this motor vehicle. (AWD is wonderful for MN winters...) I hate making use of an computerized, and might't wait to do away with the vehicle. it rather is boring.
2016-10-15 11:26:34 · answer #8 · answered by barn 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ford no no go.. heavy and spare parts not easily available outside market.....need to go back to workshop where u buy from...
2006-10-03 00:37:25 · answer #9 · answered by andy c 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
i'm all about buying american, since i am one, but ford can't make cars as well as they do trucks. can't go wrong with a toyota or honda car.
2006-10-03 00:42:53 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋