Ford Fiesta 1989
  • Economy

    Value

    4 out of 5 4.0

    '93 model for around £1k.

    Costs

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Very economical on fuel. Parts and insurance are cheap.

  • On the road

    Driving

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Easy steering and will comfortably hit 90MPH. Quite noisy on hard acceleration. Nice gearbox on my model.

    Performance

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Economical, but don't try overtaking a scooter!

  • Living with it

    Reliability

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Extremely reliable if serviced annually and looked after.

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    3 out of 5 3.0

    Not too bad second hand. Better than a Metro.

    Comfort

    2 out of 5 2.0

    Fairly bumpy ride and seats are uncomfortable on long journeys.

  • Security and Service

    Security

    2 out of 5 2.0

    Fortunately never had problems, although recommend an alarm/immobiliser (nothing comes as standard). Keycode radio/cassette is original.

    Service

    2 out of 5 2.0

    Failed to warn us about due cambelt change, with disastrous results.

  • Problems and Ownership

    Problems

    Engine

    Other than cambelt (cheers Ford dealer!), nothing.

    Other

    Sticking interior light relay switch in door jam. Seat lever on passenger side jamming.

    Ownership

    Did you buy the car new?

    New

    Would you buy the same model again?

    No

    Did you buy from the same manufacturer again?

    Yes