Ford Fiesta 1989
  • Economy

    Value

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Cheap, good for a 1st car.

    Costs

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Smaller engines are fairly economical, but as they get older they get worse.

  • On the road

    Driving

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Noisy ride.

    Performance

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Again, the size of the engine doesn't allow much but not too bad for an old car.

  • Living with it

    Reliability

    2 out of 5 2.0

    The engines start to 'go' at around 70,000 miles.

    Image

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Not the best car to be seen in, but again not the worst.

    Comfort

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Small, but comfortable for two. Can be cramped in back.

  • Security and Service

    Security

    2 out of 5 2.0

    No extra features. Can easilly be broken in to.

  • Problems and Ownership

    Problems

    Engine

    I was told that it just 'goes' at 70,000 with no explantion, just a hefty £700 bill to fix it.

    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