Ford Fiesta 1989
  • Economy

    Value

    5 out of 5 5.0

    500 quid, 20,000 miles and 60mpg - what could be better!

    Costs

    5 out of 5 5.0

    It's cheap for parts. Just go to a scrapyard and all you will see is MK 3 Fiestas.

  • On the road

    Driving

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Not bad, but needs more than the 60bhp.

    Performance

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Not good in the morning. Needs warming up.

  • Living with it

    Reliability

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Good. Only had a problem with the alternator.

    Image

    2 out of 5 2.0

    Better than a Ka.

    Comfort

    2 out of 5 2.0

    RoUgH oVeR bUmPs.

  • Security and Service

    Security

    1 out of 5 1.0

    Need some of your own - either a steering lock or a guard dog.

  • Problems and Ownership

    Problems

    Engine

    Alternator.

    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