Ford Granada Hatchback (1985 - 1994) 2.8i Ghia 5d Auto (1987/D) Owner Review
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Summary
What does this car say about you?
it says i have a fast car and it will leak oil and make some one comically slide down the road into a pond
What do your friends / family / neighbours think of the car?
they thought it was ace, one described it as a bat out of hell but one said he'd batter the hell out of it in his Evo - which i doubt
Would you buy this car again and why?
yes as they aren't overly priced and even by todays standards are well equipped. oil leak aside it did its purpose, overtook some chavved up scoobs but sadly they dont make fast fords like they used to
What are you likely to buy next?
my fathers Aygo
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Buying experience
Type of dealer you bought from?
Didn't buy from a dealer
Did you buy this car new?
No
What price did you pay?
£1,000
When did you buy the car?
June 1997
Did you get a good deal and why?
yes as it wasn't a D reg but a 1992 K reg Granada and was 1000 quid at 5 years old - you cant get a Hyundai for that much now.
Is there any special reason why you bought this car?
What was the dealer like?
miserable as sin
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Driving it
What's it like to drive?
flies like a concorde but makes the same amount of noise and needs a runway to come to a stop yet it can't carry more than 5
What's it like to park?
picture parking a limo at asdas and you're close
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Living with it
Have you had any problems with the car?
it did frequently leak oil - alarmingly often. Its almost as though there was no bottom in the oil tank. other than that sound.
What's most practical about your car?
the 2.8 auto engine
Favourite gadget, option or accessory?
the 2.8 engine
