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Replying to: boomchek (Dec 29, 2008 12:18 pm) This is sad, I know the nuances of Tempos. I remember our car was made in the last days of 85 model year production, and it actually had a 1986 style steering wheel and the 3rd high mount brake light, but the front clip was 1985 (it changed in 86). Quality. I remember the highest indicated speed for the car was 80mph, so I really felt like I was living on the edge when I would drive with it pegged, which was probably too often.
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Replying to: fintail (Dec 29, 2008 1:52 pm) Don't make me change the subject to the '78 Mazda GLC Sport I learned to drive on. At least it had racing stripes all over it.
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Replying to: boomchek (Dec 29, 2008 12:18 pm) Funny, but looking at the pic above, I don't think the car looks near as vulgar as I remember. I can see a family resemblance to the T-bird, and even the Mark VII!
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Replying to: andre1969 (Dec 29, 2008 2:25 pm) Andre, put the eggnog down, and you might want to have someone else drive you home! 
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Replying to: andre1969 (Dec 29, 2008 2:25 pm)  Definitely the same styling team from the Bird and Mark VII I think the line was L, GL, GLX in the early years, then went to L, GL, LX. Taurus was the same.
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Replying to: lemmer (Dec 29, 2008 2:19 pm)  
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Replying to: fintail (Dec 29, 2008 2:59 pm)  Especially because most T/Ts were 4drs: 
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Replying to: fintail (Dec 29, 2008 3:02 pm) I owned a 1977 and yes it was a great little car, IMHO. -- Boz
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Replying to: texases (Dec 29, 2008 3:25 pm) I can see where you see the resemblance Andre between the mark and the Tempo. Probably the rear window and C pillar shape are very similar. Our white Tempo I think was base with automatic, and had no a/c, no power options either. I remember it had a centre console with warning lights for burnt out bulbs and what not. I always thought the Marks were the pinnacle of American luxury coupes when I was young, until I discovered Benzes and BMWs. |
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When I met my wife in the summer of 1996, she was driving a 10 year old Tempo that she had bought new in her previous marriage. I don't remember the trim level, but it had alloy wheels, A/C and (I think) PW and PM. Was gold with a 5-speed stick (her choice!) and had about 95K on it when we met. It ran OK, but not long after we met (but before we got married) she got a new job that had a bit of a commute attached to it; she leased a '97 Escort LX (also a stick shift! What a gal!). The Tempo got sold to her sister for $300-400, as the dealer wouldn't take it in trade.
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