Ford Fiesta 1989
  • Economy

    Value

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Great value for money, although you should go for a car that hasn"t had the nuts kicked out of it!

    Costs

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Cheap parts and service costs. Remember to get the cambelt changed!

  • On the road

    Driving

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Very smooth and refined engine, and a different car to its 1.6 brother. Ride is still quite harsh however.

    Performance

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Good to 80 mph though could do with better top end. Engine is superbly smooth.

  • Living with it

    Reliability

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Never let me down.

    Image

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Later cars were not as boy racer-ish yet still look the part, and don"t look as dated as earlier models.

    Comfort

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Different interior to the 1.6 car; much better seats provide more comfort and refinement.

  • Security and Service

    Security

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Fit an immobiliser as these cars tend to walk…!

    Service

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Ford parts availability is second to none.

  • Problems and Ownership

    Problems

    Engine

    Cambelt needed changing, although this isn"t a problem.

    Other

    No problems; a great little car.

    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