Ford Fiesta 1989
  • Economy

    Value

    3 out of 5 3.0

    A lot of extras for your money, no PAS or ABS.

    Costs

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Very little work needed, very few patches of rust, cheap on parts, good on petrol.

  • On the road

    Driving

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Nice drive. Steering heavy with no PAS, smooth and quiet, lacks power.

    Performance

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Lacks power, pulls well though. Drives smoothly. Quiet compared to earlier models.

  • Living with it

    Reliability

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Not broken down once, no major faults, starts everytime, auto choke!

    Image

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Appealing to the younger drivers, interior very smart, susceptible to rust so needs attention, looking dated.

    Comfort

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Lovely seats, spacious in front, no air con, but heating and cooling is exceptional.

  • Security and Service

    Security

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Insurance-approved immobiliser. Add a steering lock and it wont be looked at twice.

    Service

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Good service. Parts easy to find, helpful staff.

  • Problems and Ownership

    Problems

    Engine

    None as yet (very low mileage hence the reason I bought. 29,000 miles at time of purchase with FSH).

    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