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1978 Ford Pinto consumer reviews

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(2 reviews)
50% of drivers recommend this car
Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 3.5
  • Interior 3.5
  • Performance 3.0
  • Value 3.0
  • Exterior 4.5
  • Reliability 3.5
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Oldest yet best car I've ever had

I don't know why pintos get a bad rap- at least mine was the best car I have ever had. They are basically a poor man's mustang.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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F.O.R.D. = found on road dead. Pinto = worse!

Ugly gold/brown color w uglier brown/beige interior. Drove like a shift truck despite being automatic. Bounced off the road w wind even though we are big people. No hauling room in the interior. Eventually the door hinges gave out & we had to wire it closed & climb in like the Dukes of Hazzard! Gas tank had a crease in it so had to get a new tank! Lots of maintenance. Nominal gas mileage for its day & size.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 2.0
  • Interior 2.0
  • Performance 1.0
  • Value 1.0
  • Exterior 4.0
  • Reliability 2.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does not recommend this car
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