Ford Fiesta 1989
  • Economy

    Value

    2 out of 5 2.0

    Cheap to buy, luckily parts are cheap as needed many.

    Costs

    2 out of 5 2.0

    Spent £1300 on things gone wrong in 12 months!

  • On the road

    Driving

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Fun to drive. Responsive handling.

    Performance

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Great on the flat, but a big fat slug on hills and takes an age to build up speed to overtake!

  • Living with it

    Reliability

    2 out of 5 2.0

    Has let me down many times luckily never out on the road!

    Image

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Good looking sporty little car. Boyfriend says it's girly!

    Comfort

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Really comfy velour sports seats, but need earplugs for speeds over 50!

  • Security and Service

    Security

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Double doorlocks, double immobiliser and alarm so good couldnt drive it when central door locks broke and got threatening notes from neighbours when alarm system went ballistic for three weeks in the heat!

    Service

    1 out of 5 1.0

    I don't use Ford for parts etc, as get them much cheaper elsewhere.

  • Problems and Ownership

    Problems

    Engine

    Had to replace battery and starter motor.

    Other

    Needed new doorlocks, wheel bearings, electric window switches/motor, rear brake cylinders, catalytic converter and exhaust!

    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