Ford Fiesta 1989
  • Economy

    Value

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Good cheap economical diesel.

    Costs

    3 out of 5 3.0

    No major costs.

  • On the road

    Driving

    2 out of 5 2.0

    Not the fastest diesel but ok on the motorway.

    Performance

    2 out of 5 2.0

    Ok when you wind it up. Forget A road overtaking.

  • Living with it

    Reliability

    2 out of 5 2.0

    Good enough. No serious problems.

    Image

    2 out of 5 2.0

    Well it's a Fiesta !

    Comfort

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Ok for up to 150 miles.

  • Security and Service

    Security

    1 out of 5 1.0

    What security? I use a big visible steering lock.

    Service

    1 out of 5 1.0

    Do own services except for Cambelts.

  • Problems and Ownership

    Problems

    Engine

    No problems (it's done 110,000 miles).

    Other

    Front UJs knocking (but have been for 10,000 miles). Front Passenger seat tilt has broken.

    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