Ford Fiesta 1989
  • Economy

    Value

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Depends what you pay for the car. Wouldn't spend more than £3k.

    Costs

    2 out of 5 2.0

    Only does 28mpg, needs regular servicing. Expensive when things go wrong.

  • On the road

    Driving

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Drives nicely, good driver position. Handles and grips well on the road.

    Performance

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Best aspect of the car. Very quick when the turbo kicks in, surprises a lot of cars.

  • Living with it

    Reliability

    2 out of 5 2.0

    Not that good, mainly due to their age. I've spent a lot on repair bills.

    Image

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Very good. People seem to respect the RS models.

    Comfort

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Pretty good, comes with Recaro seats although rear space isn't great.

  • Security and Service

    Security

    2 out of 5 2.0

    Poor as standard, you'll need to buy a decent alarm.

    Service

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Not bad, although I don't use the dealer much.

  • Problems and Ownership

    Problems

    Engine

    Head gasket went at 90k miles, occasionally cuts out when cold.

    Other

    Gets through clutches, wheel bearings and brake pads.

    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