Ford Fiesta 1989
  • Economy

    Value

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Cheap to buy now. Go for later model M onwards with airbag, side impact bars and stonger bodywork as standard.

    Costs

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Cheap to service and run.

  • On the road

    Driving

    2 out of 5 2.0

    Stearing is sloppy.

    Performance

    2 out of 5 2.0

    Slow between 50 - 80 Mph. Not to bad below that if you put your foot down.

  • Living with it

    Reliability

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Ok, but a few earth lead/battery/alternator problems.

    Image

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Not as bad as other cheap cars in its price range.

    Comfort

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Seats very comfortable.

  • Security and Service

    Security

    2 out of 5 2.0

    Ford security locks good but flimsy and stop you getting in! Replace with Soltec. Thieves just smash the window. Internal stearing lock can be broken, so add a 3rd party stop lock, like Metro Stoplock Pro.

  • Problems and Ownership

    Problems

    Engine

    Alternator/battery/eath lead problems.

    Other

    Ownership

    Did you buy the car new?

    Used

    Would you buy the same model again?

    Yes

    Did you buy from the same manufacturer again?

    Yes