Ford Fiesta 1989
  • Economy

    Value

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Cost £450 and still beats most hot hatches off the line just struggles at high speed.

    Costs

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Just the sky high insurance that's a killer.

  • On the road

    Driving

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Tracking arm bushes are going so vibrates when braking apart from that excellent.

    Performance

    4 out of 5 4.0

    It's 15 years old and beats most 2 year olds.

  • Living with it

    Reliability

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Fuel line split and starter died bar that very reliable.

    Image

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Very good with a few aftermarket extras.

    Comfort

    2 out of 5 2.0

    Seats are very poor, try and get the ones from the RS1800.

  • Security and Service

    Security

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Came with tatcherm cat1 alarm immobiliser.

    Service

    1 out of 5 1.0

    Worst if had.

  • Problems and Ownership

    Problems

    Engine

    Just starter and fuel line.

    Other

    Poor suspension.

    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