I’ll tell you what, send me the money to purchase the car that you want to see me build on RU-vid and I’ll do it. If you’re not going to send me the money, then maybe you can watch what I produce, or you can watch someone else. At the end of the day, I still like the way I’m doing it better than the way you’re not. You are always welcome to take your money and purchase the cars you are interested in, and then produce RU-vid videos for all of us to critique.
93 tempo, 2.3 5spd coupe. mild lift and a snorkel. Its been a great gambler rally car, everything works as it should minus the fuel gauge under 1/3rd , great little car. Impressive what it does on the trails.
Having one of these makes one appreciate the simplicity of the old stuff, and it's a very welcome break from the tech-laden vehicles of the modern age. Plus, anyone with a bit of skills and tools can keep it on the road. I'd drive it for sure.
Randy, I hope I’m not the only one with this opinion but believe it or not, I really appreciate that you give us content on these types of cars and see the value in them, being willing to find save and restore them from the scrapper. I’d much rather see content on these types of cars than any new or exotic car. I’ve got a passion for these old overlooked tanks too and I’m sure we can’t be the only ones that want to save these things and appreciate them. Please keep making content on stuff like this 90s tempo etc. I wish more youtubers gave us content like this, but that’s what makes your channel unique and super interesting for me. It ain’t weird or boring that you’re wrenching on a tempo randy, it’s great for me as a viewer to watch you bring this forgotten car back to life. Cuz many people wouldn’t look at this car twice, but I’m sick of seeing hurricans and hellcats that I’ll realistically never own or want to spend my money on
The paradigm works! I can identify with Randy's mindset for saving decent/distressed cars from the shredder! A little patience, basic diagnostic/repair knowledge of and appreciation for older vehicles with "good bones"plus a few new n used parts and the vehicle is ready to be used, maintained, respected and appreciated, . Good work! Think about this "lucky" Tempo when you drive by a salvage yard full of vehicles with potential for reuse.
I'm right here with you. My earliest and fondest memories were in the back seat of my dad's blue '92 Ford Tempo GL. Then he totaled it in a wreck in '98 and the insurance payout was $150 and my dad lost $50 after sending it to the scrapper.
That’s what I love about this channel. The everyday person’s cars that are attainable. I mean, the Hellcats, exotics, and all are nice to look at and all, but these are the vehicles that keep me coming back. Whether it’s this Tempo, an old F250 diesel, 80’s Vettes, etc. Those are the things that interest me.
"Looks like we're going to have to replace the alternator for sure." That brings back memories of my brother's Tempo that burned through 3 alternators in 3 years.
@@yodead369 I know they weren't. But that's not gonna stop me from exchanging it, lmao......but yeah I'm getting a new engine wiring harness for it in a couple weeks, so hopefully that fixes it.
Same, but instead of brand new, my neighborhood old lady has a white one that is rotted out but is still a daily driver. Their second car is like a 2001 Ford Taurus that they never drive and baby like crazy. I biked past their house and her husband was shining the wheels on the taurus
My first car was a 2003 Chevy Blazer ZR2, and I still have it. I easily have put well over 5 grand to keep this truck alive and I don't regret it one bit. Not sure why everyone in the comments is acting like buying and taking care of your first car is a bad thing, I can only imagine the memories this thing brings back for you. This was my favorite episode in quite a while, great job and good luck, I look forward to seeing the restoration. Ignore the haters, this type of content cannot be found anywhere else and we are grateful for it.
Had one growing up, bought new. My dad used it for his daily as an estimator. Not sure when we got rid of it but it had 350k miles on it and still ran great. Rear passenger side rotted in the floor to the point where it could not pass inspection. They were solid american cars...
You better keep that car forever. First cars are quite possibly the most important, because it's usually the one you make the most memories in. To be able to get your first car again is amazing. They might not be the most fast or best on paper, but it holds the most emotional value. If I can help it imma keep my trailblazer for the rest of my life. Good find!
42:44 Back in the day, my friend would get into arguments with his car. It had the light _and_ audible warning, "Your door is ajar." He would yell back, "No it's not! It's a door!" "Your door is ajar." "NO IT'S NOT! IT'S A DOOR!"
I got my mother a 89 Tempo in the late 90s from a used car lot for 800 dollars.. put a fuel pump and water pump on it and it ran for nearly 10 years trouble free.. Great in the snow easy on gas.. one of Fords better cars for sure..
Loving the content Randy! While I have no experience with a Ford Tempo, I love older cars, especially 80s-90s economy cars and Mustangs. My first car was an '07 Pontiac G5 gifted to me by my sister (her first car too) and I drove it from February to September this year. I sold it to buy my '89 Ford Mustang LX hatchback 2.3 i4 and 5 speed. It isn't fast or anything special to many but it means a lot to me. Keep up the great work man, don't let anyone get you down!
Every sunset is beautiful when you ride in your "just found, bought, and recovered" 1st car, after many years. The memories... they all come back with that sunset.
This car gives a whole new meaning to picking up the tempo. Looks like a broken outer boot on the passenger side CV shaft. This car would be great for your son, get him a hardship drivers license and let him practice on the Tempo. Give the brake bleeder time to build up vacuum, I use this vacuum bleeder too and it works great.
I’ve had a lot of cavaliers and sunfires they are very reliable cars . I’ve had a head gasket issue on my 2003 cavalier . Other than that, they’re reliable cars .
How much you pay for it? We bought a 05 Chevy Cavalier from our junkyard for $1000. Had the 2.2 Ecotec in it with 80k miles. And receipts where it had new rear brakes, rocker panels repainted, and a brand new 1 year old battery in it. No rust anywhere. Just 2 little dents one on the trunk and one on the driver side
That car should last a long time. My brother got a 2001 with 90k miles and drove it for about 8 years and got it up to 250k miles. The dashboard plastic sucks and breaks easily, so don't take anything apart unless it absolutely has to be. But it should be cheap to own and not hard to work on.
@@Expatriate1977 I had a black 88 escort GT 5 spd, in high school, I loved it,I maintained it well, but I was hard on it. Never had a major problem with it
I worked at Hertz from ‘90-‘93. These Tempos were one of the bread and butter cars of the fleet. 20-25 of them rolled through my service bay every day!
I had a 1986 Blue on blue Tempo in college circa 1996. My father bought it from an elderly lady in Florida. It had 9K on the odometer. 10 year old car with 9K from Florida, lots of dry rot. Lots of memories, on the side of the road that is. She left me sitting on the side of I95 in Georgia for 6 hours. Great stories. Keep it up Randy!
Good job Randy I thinking about my first car I learned how to drive in and it was an ex undercover cop car 1986 Chevy caprice. Keep the videos rolling!!!
As a fan of all things automotive, I like what you're doing here. People drive what they can afford. Videos showing how to repair and restore these vehicles is useful.
Had a 92, 2 doors 5-speed, then a 94 Topaz, 2 doors 5 speed with the V6. Great first cars for sure, cheap to repair and easy to fix, and pretty reliable. Thanks for that video, it brings back memories!
Great upload! I get the excitement for you doing this with your first car. Would love to do the same if I ever found mine. Funny thing is C.A.R. is rebuilding that Valiant which is the Plymouth version of my first car, a 67 Dodge Dart. Thanks for recommending them. They have a great channel. Keep it coming man! Good work!
Randy, my daughters first car was a 1988 Tempo with the 2.3L. I'm a GM guy but I gotta tell you, that car was a beast! It never failed to start. It never stranded her and it was easy to work on. She had it for 5 years and put 60,000 miles on it on top of the 80,000 it already had. She still talks about it.
I get what you mean the sentimental value of a car its always a thing that stays with you i had a 1991 olds trofeo I loved that car and would love get another!
You should make your floor an epoxy floor in the garage! That way you won't stain your cement and it'll keep fluids from soaking into it. Also it looks much better.
Randy this is why I love your channel, I could care less for supercar builds what I love it that we can all relate to this cars in some way shape or form. For me this brings back childhood memories and I enjoy what you do to restore these cars that everyone else would turn a blind eye too. Keep doing what you are doing Randy!
Gidday Randy, the Tempo has the look of a car well kept by older owners and then fell into the hands of someone who used it as a cheap beater and drove it into the ground. Merry Christmas.
One awesome thing that really works for getting the fog off of head light lenses. Is mosquito repellent!!! One of my neighbors told me about it. And he's absolutely correct.!! The more i sprayed onto them and wiped the clearer the lenses became..!!
I'm British but boy do i remember the Tempo! Lined up in the 100's at Alamo's lot in Orlando when we used to come over for the summer, when i was still really young. My Dad never liked them, he always begged them not to give him one. We did have them a few times though, i was always comfy in the back. I remember seeing the crazy seat belts in the front, amazed little me back in the day, they were not a thing in europe. It's great to see everyday cars being saved, they are what the majority of folks grew up with. Hope it treats you well Randy.
I hate working on brakes. My 1982 Volvo 244 has power locks, power steering, manual windows... and dual circuit brakes that are a PITA to bleed (even more bizarre considering the rest of the car is pretty simple to work on). We didn't get the Tempo here in the UK but it looks to be a nice practical sensible car. Looking forward to seeing the cosmetics taken care of!
Fantastic car, my dad had one he let me use and absolutely loved it. Ran for years. Smooth running car. Can't wait to see this all finished. I bet it still has 100 thousand miles more left in her. Being your first car makes it that more special. Stay safe
Damn you Randy you where pulling at my heart strings on this one. I get exactly why you would keep this one. First cars are very special. And the fact that all the parts are so cheap. Also at the price and the fact that they are great on gas easy to maintain. I will always have a soft spot for them. If I ever find one like that I'm jumping all over it. Thank you for this video.
@@jimrodcart Not desperate just somebody who knows what a good reliable car is to get from A to B without a stop at the mechanic's shop in between constantly. Tempo's are like Hondas in the sense that if you maintain them they run until the body rusts away.
My first car was a 94 Ford Tempo Red 5 speed manual. I even rolled it and got it fixed! It was a good first car it's fun to see you fix one up! Lots of memories....
Hey Randy, I had the 87 Ford Tempo Coupe, with the 5 speed. Bought it in Frankfurt, Germany and loved it. I use to hit the autobahn and it held it's own. The High Output four could maintain 110 mph without problems. The idle control solenoid went bad and it would idle low, but it would get 35 mpg. Thanks for the memories.
A white 88 GL was my first car in 92. Thanks for the memories. My valve cover gasket leaked too. I put around 60K miles on it in 3 years and then traded it in on a 94 Taurus.
While I don't know anyone who drove a Tempo, the car does however remind me of an '88 Civic sedan with a manual that my mom had years ago. She sold it in 2009 when I was 10 years old, I really miss that car.
I am pretty sure, in this video, you laid down far more "Tempo Praise" than one of these cars has EVER received... for that you got my respect, hats off to you sir. A true "car guy/person," can respect and appreciate about any car., IMO.
Simple, honest, car work. I swear the road would be full of more funky cars if folks started doing this more. Don't throw them away, fix em and get em to somebody that wants it!
I ran a 1994 Tempo in a demo derby before. That thing was a tank. I wouldn't mind having an all wheel drive one if they still exist. That would be epic!
Don’t apologize for fixing a beater like this. I was really happy to see you work on this, I had one of these back in the day, as well. I was just as excited as you are getting this back on the road.
I can fully understand and appreciate having your first car. I have a 95 Taurus GL in Forest Green. I sold it when I was a teenager. It was the car I learned to work on cars on, the car I learned to drive on. Lots of memories. 1 of 2 cars that I've owned and wished I never sold. Having a hard time finding one like it. You wouldn't think those cars would be hard to find in decent shape, but they are.
