The crappy Ford transmission ruined my Mazda 626 back in the day. It's the same auto they used on the Tempo. Beware!

Ah, the Ford Tempo…when I was a little kid, my parents had one of these and a Dodge Rampage. First cars I remember! Glad to see the Tempo get a little love :)

The Tempos and Topaz's were great cars (I'm not even a Ford fan). They were well priced, easy to work on, easy on fuel, and went forever. I had a '94 standard Topaz and loved it. I would drive one today as a cheap car to go back and forth to work if I still had one no problem.

I love seeing you give these older, often forgotten cars a second chance and new life. Not everyone can afford to have a nice new car that looks good...but they can get one of the ones you fix up for lots less money and still look nice and will work great for them!

I think that car definitely deserves a paint job

You ask who is gonna drive it, I say someone who needs reliable transportation to get to work and back.

My grandma had 2 of them, one white , one blue , and I actually learned to drive a standard transmission on my uncle's 5 speed 4 door mercury topaz. The topaz was basically identical to your car Randy, color and all, just had Mercury badges . This paint job was very well deserved . Love it !

That rusty spot on the fender looks like the old owner patted the car there whenever he parked it, just like; "Good boy".

That’s gotta be the cleanest one in existence now! Glad you saved it because you just don’t see these types of cars from the 90s anymore.

The Tempo deserves it 100%. Great job Randy! 🙂👍

I love that KZfaq makes it possible for guys like Randy to save these old cars. You can’t make a solid $$$ argument outside of this platform to spend the time and money on these vehicles. 👏👏👏👍👍👍👊👊👊

That looks freaking fresh! I like that you’re put these old cars back in circulation and make a owner very happy

I think the Tempo was one of the best economy cars Ford built.

Finally! I love the Tempo, such 90s utilitarian transport. If I was anywhere near Oklahoma I would buy it for my channel!

Looks good! Lol, those old Tempos and Topaz's were long lived cars. That one will probably still be running 10 years from now.

Got to keep even the unpopular cars alive so younger people can see and experience the past cars that evolved to the newer ones

I owned a Ford Tempo in 2000. I was working as a security guard and I parked in our company parking lot, which had a gate and a guard. Somehow, somebody stole it and he didn't notice because he was asleep in the booth.

I love the tempo I was sad that the original project kind of dead ended I’m glad the tempo is getting some TLC and in all honesty I’d drive the tempo as a daily

I am so sick of "block parties" and $40k paint jobs. This car will be enjoyed for years by someone. If they care to take it to cruise nights and car shows it will piss off many gold chainers who hate attention being taken away from their over restored muscle cars.

Man I miss when the freeways were full of topaz and tauruses. Always thought the full front light bar looked cool as hell.

I respect the people who respect others. You are a good man.

Born in '82 this was my first car. Thanks for bringing me back!

You are the only one out there working on a Tempo. Thank you.

Man, if I didn’t live in the rust belt, I’d buy this and daily it in a heartbeat. I’d never do it around here though because around here it’d get eaten up by the salt so quick

A brief look into the future. April 2051. Kevin from Junkyard Digs purchases both an old Ram truck and Jeep Wrangler sitting for years in a salvage yard only to discover they once were Randy's vehicles back in 2021. He contacts Randy to let him know and Randy flies to Iowa to see the old girls. To his amazement, he watches Kevin pull up in the 90 Tempo which he used to own and has just turned 60 years old. He tells Randy it has been his reliable daily driver for years and has owned it since 2021. He noted paint is fine and will replace the shocks and struts for the first time. :)

I think that Tempo turned out great. A car worth saving as well, a great starter car for a new driver or even a great second car to kick around in. Great job!!

I'm 53 and I owned a Baby Blue Tempo in Michigan 13 yrs ago. Car was super reliable I loved it.

I was driving an 88 Pontiac Fiero Formula in 2013. That got looks too. I loved that car.

Oh my goodness, I remember the automatic seatbelts! Wow, that was super nostalgic…

I have ridden on a late 80’s Merc Topaz, it drove quite well.

Those little tempos was great cars!!

Love the tempo content ! Long time waiting !

I had a 1990 Tempo as a rental during our trip to Virginia beach in 1991. Great car as I remembered.

Great car! Good idea painting it! I love it when you buy the older cars and trucks!

My first car was a 1987 Mercury Lynx, these cheap 80's car were bullet proof!

I loved me ford taurus..it was a 1989. Red outside,with ash grey interior..soft seats,never once had any mechanical problems ever. More power to us people who truly appriceate older vehicles,that are extremly reliable!!

Love the content. Keep them coming Randy.

I worked in retail (sales and service) for many years. Somewhere along the road, some consumers learned this bad behavior of "throwing a fit to get what you want even if you didn't pay for it, or deserve it". They don't want to hear your explanation of why they can't have what they want (for free). They will throw a hissy fit, threaten to call the BBB, even make threats of bodily injury to get their way... mostly because it has worked for them (or people they know) in the past. A lot of good people will cave in to their demands, which only strengthens their resolve to continue to b*tch until they get what they want. The hardest thing to do (which makes it the right thing to do) is to stick to your guns, always take the high road and stay polite, and do NOT give them what they want for free! And by the way... the Tempo looks 1000% better!

I like the tempo my wife had a escort when i first meet her! With the same motor! Very good motor! I’m older than you! I so remember the tempo!

Been waiting to see the Tempo 👍🏾

Don't listen to the haters Randy. Certain cars hold a special place in our hearts. You honored your first car by giving her fresh paint. Sometimes it's not about money. You just want her to live out her days being enjoyed by someone who appreciates her. Hope she eventually finds a good home and is driven again. Thanks for your content. I have been waiting for this video.

Wow that Tempo looks great and it will make somebody a great little car!!

I love the Tempo! Looks awesome! Have a great day Randy!

Paint the tempo. I grew up around up around these cars. Would love to see more content.

My wife had a dark blue Tempo back in late 80s and early 90s. It was a complete nightmare. Always had issues. Was so happy to see that car go.

Hollywood may need a car like this someday to make a movie from the 80's/90's.

Randy that lady is probably the CEO of her company too! LOL.

I'm glad you let them painted in the original color! You did a good job here to save this good old Ford. She deserved it! It's never a waste of money when it's a good car

Just have to say Randy, it's really uplifting seeing you time and time again promoting smaller channels. Because of your influence we have MWM, WB, Austin, TK, Santa's garage and more. I've been with you since the black S600 and have seen you genuinely promote smaller creators and help them start their KZfaq journey. That's such a selfless thing to do. I appreciate you for it man. Cheers from. Australia.

Good seeing the Tempo Randy the paint job really brought it back. It made it look alot better. I used to own one that looks just like yours. And I would probably still have it today if I hadn't got rear-ended

Santa workshop 🎅 definitely has Viking DNA..Its Raining and cold 🥶 and he's in a T shirt!! Lmfao 😆

WOW this car looks really GOOD for being 31 years OLD ! ( BRAVO to its previous owner for CARING for that car VERY VERY well !)

I didn’t ride in a Tempo but my mom had an ole 92 Taurus wagon where the hatchback turned into 3rd row seating and my brother and I would sit in the back and give drivers the finger. Lmao. This Tempo does bring back memories though. Much love brother! Stay safe.

Yep, at $465 you massively improved that car. Hey, I'm kinda new to your channel but do you reveal the profit on these? I'm always curious if you make money on a car like this.

Love watching the old school cars

my first NEW car was a 1987 Tempo GL. Black with the sport appearance. I had it for 12 yrs and put 148,000 miles on it.

Your home is beautiful!

My first car was a 1991 Tempo GL! Solid burgundy, inside & out. I would love to have it. My teenage sons would totally drive it! 😂❤ I had mine through high school, college, & a couple years after I got married. We ended up selling it when the transmission started to slip. It had 256k on it at that time. But, everything else functioned great on it. Looking back, I wished I could’ve fixed it & kept it! Great mpg & a comfortable little car.

I would drive it they were great cars in the snow

Paint job looks awesome. I'll keep an eye on that auction listing.

Yes! Getting the colt looking good!

I was a Vehicle Service Attendant at Hertz from 1990-1993. We had probably 100 of these in fleet. I probably turned around 20 returns a day and sent them them back out. Great bread and butter car for sure!

I bought my wife first new car, was an 1988 Tempo 5 speed to it was a rock solid car! We only needed to upsize due to having children... Still love seeing a Tempo on the road!

This brings back good Memories. My Grandpa had one in gray. Very nice car!!!

I’m not rich, never was. I loved and still love these Tempo/Topaz cars. Thank you for the videos!

I've been in Tempo`s and they were great cars. Can't wait to see the after view. Love those cars. I wish I had one.

My parents had an 88 A/T and an 89 5spd in the late 90s. Learned how to drive and got my license in the A/T, and learned how to drive a stick correctly in the 5spd. Also first time racing anyone or driving over 100mph. They were always comfortable and handled well enough, but I never realized that I really missed them until watching some of these videos about them. Id love to get my hands on one in good shape just to run around in.

Good job Randy the car looks great.

For $400+ that is amazing 😲

My friend moved out of state and needed to get rid of his 91 mercury topaz that was sitting in his parents driveway. I didnt need a second car but when he offered it to me for $100 i said ok. It was in ok shape 150k miles. Ended up driving it for a year never had any problems with it and sold it for $1500.

Turned out great. I’ve used MACCO a few times and always been happy with the results. Would love to bid on it at auction. I had on in 1990 and it was a good little car. Love the crank windows. Thanks for sharing your adventures. Peace

Love the video! My first car was a 1989 Ford Tempo. It was a 2 door with a 5 speed manual with that 2.3L engine. Drove it to the ground.

I bought a 1992 mercury topaz GS it was a Avis rental car. The car was awesome. Never had an issue with it. Thanks and keep up the good work.

Sold quite a few of these back in my old Ford days in late 80's thru mid 90's.Nice cheap transportation back in the day for people who wanted a little bit more than the Escort offered but didn't need as big a car as the Taurus. Made a nice package with the V6 and 5 speed manual that was offered for a few years near the end of the model. Nice job saving it Randy!It will make somebody a nice driver.

That's one handsome old Tempo. Haven't seen one not rusted and clapped out for years!

Paint looks great on camera. What a deal. She shined up nicely! Nowhere in Alaska can you get a paint job for 500 bucks, what a steal! My best friend had a Topaz… that car made it over 300k miles… the engine was one huge glob of oil lol.. looked like the Exxon Valdez happens under the hood… but that Topez always started and always got you where you needed to go. She sold it because she got so tired of driving it after 10+ years…at one point it had a fender bender, the car was cream and the front clip was light blue🤣😂 Lots of good memories with that car.

Good memories of the Ford tempo. My girlfriend drove one in high school early 2000s. The Tempo was great reliable A to B transportation for her.

Great video! Thanks

Tempo looks great.

I had 1990 ford tempo and didn't have any problems with it. I actually liked the car. Its a good car for somebody to get from point A to B. Good luck new owner :-)

I love the videos on this car. My first car was a 1986 for tempo and then a couple years later I bought a 1988 ford tempo. At the same time My mom had a 1991 Ford tempo that we inherited from my grandparents who bought it new. It was only 5 years old when my mom got it.

Blast from the past! Car looks great and I'm glad someone is giving this one a second chance!

That paint job for that car looks amazing man. My grandpa had a old ford tempo. Wish he still had it because they are great little reliable cars to drive. Awesome job 👍

Randy I’ve been dieing to see more tempo videos!! LOVE THE TEMPO, KEEP EM COMING

My first car was an 86 Tempo 5 speed! Loved that car... Wish my kids were closer to 16, I would totally buy this for them!

My Mom had 1991 Ford Tempo, It was white with blue interior.We paid $500 for it in 1999. Mom used it to go back and forth to work in. She had it until 2001 and it had 125k on the odometer.We loved it

Yayyyyy the Tempo 😍❤️

back when econoboxes were built right. definitely a piece of americana but I get the lack of excitement over it. pretty nice to look back and see that was your first car you've come a far way man.

I got myself a tempo a little over a year ago and she is so reliable, comfy, cheap to fix, and a gem cause most of these things are dead and gone

Damn good looking Tempo Randy. I had the 87 Tempo 2 door with the 5 speed manual HO 2.3 L in Germany. It held its own on the autobahn. Thanks for the memories.

I honestly enjoy these older cars getting a another shot on the road! I'd roll in the Tempo if I had to. lol

I love it! Great choice! Good car!

We had one of these for a while in the 90's think it was a 91. It was the same color but had paint matched bumpers. Good little car. We called it the baby Taurus.

Great paint job. Can't wait to see what it brings at auction

Am glad you gave her a paint job 💖

Wow Randy I didn't think I was going to see the day when you took the Tempo to Maaco for a paint job. In my opinion this is one of the sexiest Grandma cars out there

The tempo looks amazing you make the right choice getting it resprayed

YES, FINALLY A TEMPO VIDEO!

That’s a beautiful Ford Tempo, Randy and if it’s not mistaken it’s a Canadian sourced Tempo but hell I could be wrong

Looks super, Liked