Ford Sierra Sapphire 2.3 LD 4d (2002/51) Owner Review
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Economy
Value
Cost £200 (at 300,000 miles). Smokes a bit, but never fails!
Costs
Very cheap to keep. (Shop around for 'service' items).
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On the road
Driving
Comfy, but no power steering, so heavy.
Performance
Very Slow! But will keep up in UK traffic!
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Living with it
Reliability
Keep putting oil in, can't get it to die! Feels sturdy.
Image
Varicose vein blue, but will pull a house down!
Comfort
Would be higher if power steering.
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Security and Service
Security
Take any key…
Service
Old Sierras are now top value as workhorses.
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Problems and Ownership
Problems
Engine
No Cambelt! Hence no problems.
Other
Warped discs (cost £34.95; Discs & pads to fix).
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