Ford Sierra Sapphire 1.8 Chasseur 4d (1992/J) Owner Review
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Economy
Value
Cheap, only cost £600.
Costs
Good, consumables are cheap e.g. plugs filters etc.
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On the road
Driving
OK by modern standards, but it shows it's age. Handling becomes more fun in the wet with the rear drive layout and no traction control; plenty of sideways action available!
Performance
Won't keep up with the wife's 1.8 Mondeo, but OK for motorways and commuting through towns, but the engine could do with more torque and needs to be revved to get a shift on.
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Living with it
Reliability
Only consumables have needed changing so far.
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Cheap and reliable; say no more.
Comfort
The most comfortable front seats that Ford has ever made bar none, only downside is the lack of room for the left foot because of the transmission tunnel.
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Security and Service
Security
Still got it.
Service
Parts are cheap from main dealer, but labour isn't. £150 for an oil filter from main dealer, £35 from my local specialist
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Problems and Ownership
Problems
Engine
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