Ford Fiesta 1989
  • Economy

    Value

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Cheap as chips, make sure if there has been any rust, that it has been treated to save you the job.

    Costs

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Mpg always in the 40's, can't complain at that.

  • On the road

    Driving

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Fun to throw around corners, but that's about it, purely an A to B car.

    Performance

    2 out of 5 2.0

    Not the swiftest car, almost adequate for a city car, but best suited around town.

  • Living with it

    Reliability

    4 out of 5 4.0

    No problems yet, although I fear the clutch is slipping.

    Image

    3 out of 5 3.0

    A nice example is respected, a rust bucket will turn stomachs rather than heads.

    Comfort

    2 out of 5 2.0

    Not bad considering, but the engine is ridiculously noisy compared to modern cars.

  • Security and Service

    Security

    2 out of 5 2.0

    Let's face it, if a criminal wants something from a car he's going to take it.

  • Problems and Ownership

    Problems

    Engine

    None, but noisy.

    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?

    Yes