Ford Fiesta 1989
  • Economy

    Value

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Cheap to buy now, not many about - a lot of car for the money

    Costs

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Bad mpg - awful if you thrash it around

  • On the road

    Driving

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Fast, good handling - shame there's no PAS

    Performance

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Goes like stink, especially when just the driver in the car. Very hard suspension so the car rattles quite badly

  • Living with it

    Reliability

    3 out of 5 3.0

    No problems yet, but I find it hard to trust old cars

    Image

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Depends what you like. I think this is one of the ultimate chav/ boy-racer cars. Certainly "turns heads" (not sure if that's a good or a bad thing.)

    Comfort

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Nice seats, but not quite tall enough for me. Very hugging and they look the Don

  • Security and Service

    Security

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Bad Ford locks so I guess that's why most have an aftermarket security system. Thatcham 1 is probably the best and a steering lock as an extra deterrent

    Service

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Haven't had any contact with them

  • Problems and Ownership

    Problems

    Engine

    None - it was reconditioned - runs sweet

    Other

    Plastic, lots of plastic, rattles

    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