Ford Fiesta 1989
  • Economy

    Value

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Very cheap, but then you don't get a lot.

    Costs

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Parts are really cheap paid. I £60 for a whole non-genuine exhaust system.

  • On the road

    Driving

    2 out of 5 2.0

    Gear changes are good and steering even without PAS, but handling is awful. Watch out for back-end round roundabouts and corners.

    Performance

    1 out of 5 1.0

    Really slow, but adequate in cities.

  • Living with it

    Reliability

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Had a sticky solenoid throttle cable, so the car felt like it was on cruise control.

    Image

    1 out of 5 1.0

    Bit of a girls car, but ideal for first car on a tight budget.

    Comfort

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Seats not too bad, quite supportive.

  • Security and Service

    Security

    1 out of 5 1.0

    Rubbish. Anyone could easily break into it and steal it.

    Service

    1 out of 5 1.0

    Slow ordering in new parts.

  • Problems and Ownership

    Problems

    Engine

    Main tappets go, any major problems just get a new engine boat £50 from scrap yard.

    Other

    Ownership

    Did you buy the car new?

    Used

    Would you buy the same model again?

    No

    Did you buy from the same manufacturer again?

    No