Ford Fiesta 1989
  • Economy

    Value

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Cheap parts, runs and runs (if you look after it).

    Costs

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Cheap to keep, MOT's affordable, good mpg.

  • On the road

    Driving

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Great on cornering, pulled up hills well, great little car.

    Performance

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Nippy, but noisy, sticks to road very well.

  • Living with it

    Reliability

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Very reliable, if it wasn't for someone knocking into it, it would have ran for years.

    Image

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Reasonable, Metallic Ghia's still look solid and respectable.

    Comfort

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Very comfortable seats & driving position, even for tall drivers, plush trim keeps out the noise.

  • Security and Service

    Security

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Immobiliser fitted, good locks.

    Service

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Local garage - local rates - all round good service.

  • Problems and Ownership

    Problems

    Engine

    Oil leaks, new battery, new alternator.

    Other

    Easy scuffing and hard to shift 'dirty stuff' on alloys.

    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