Ford Fiesta 1989
  • Economy

    Value

    3 out of 5 3.0

    I bought this car when it was 3yrs old, and have been driving it for the last 5 yrs, without any major expenditure upon it.

    Costs

    4 out of 5 4.0

    I've got a local garage who can service for £20 + parts. This is a lot less than what the Ford Main Dealer charges.

  • On the road

    Driving

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Can cruise from London to Leeds in less than 2.5 hours. Decent acceleration round town too, if u know HOW to drive it.

    Performance

    3 out of 5 3.0

    I have seen 115+ MPH readout on the speedo.

  • Living with it

    Reliability

    4 out of 5 4.0

    If serviced regularly this car will not let you down.

    Image

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Inconspicuously blends in... Not as bad as some of its competitors.

    Comfort

    3 out of 5 3.0

    I once drove 350+ miles in a day, resulting in only a mild back pain!

  • Security and Service

    Security

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Despite its Alarm/Immobiliser it has had 2 NSF windows, a rear quarterlight and rear screen replaced in the 5 years of my ownership due to thieving scum.

    Service

    2 out of 5 2.0

    I used to service the car at a Ford Dealership, but I found a place that could offer myself better levels of service and at less than half the cost of Ford themselves.

  • Problems and Ownership

    Problems

    Engine

    Fuel pump let me down once and the car would die when approaching junctions etc.

    Other

    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