Ford Fiesta 1989
  • Economy

    Value

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Lot of fun for little money.

    Costs

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Low running costs. Repairs cheap, although there are usually a lot of them!

  • On the road

    Driving

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Superb handling on dry roads - you'll lose it before the car does!

    Performance

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Nippy enough. Not much top end, but hey it's a 13 year old 1.6!

  • Living with it

    Reliability

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Often needing something fixed. Usually minor, though and parts are cheap.

    Image

    1 out of 5 1.0

    Dire nowadays! neds, baseball caps and bass boxes. Used to be better when I bought mine!

    Comfort

    2 out of 5 2.0

    Ok. Zero legroom in back.

  • Security and Service

    Security

    1 out of 5 1.0

    Looks easy to get in to. No one has ever bothered with mine, though.

  • Problems and Ownership

    Problems

    Engine

    If you change the cam belt, use good oil and change it regularly, you'll have no problems ever!

    Other

    Wheel bearings, electrics, brakes, usual Ford Fiesta probs.

    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