Ford Fiesta 1989
  • Economy

    Value

    2 out of 5 2.0

    Rusty versions won't hold value.

    Costs

    2 out of 5 2.0

    Parts are more expensive than normal fiestas. Scrapie is cheapest.

  • On the road

    Driving

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Good handling.

    Performance

    4 out of 5 4.0

    For 1.6 it's quicker than most other hatchbacks.

  • Living with it

    Reliability

    4 out of 5 4.0

    It's only let me down once, when the starter motor ceased up.

    Image

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Looks pretty sporty and handles like it.

    Comfort

    2 out of 5 2.0

    Loud on motorways.

  • Security and Service

    Security

    2 out of 5 2.0

    Definitely put an alarm on.

    Service

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Prices have been lower than quoted.

  • Problems and Ownership

    Problems

    Engine

    Nothing so far. Uses lots of oil.

    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