Ford Sierra Sapphire
  • Economy

    Value

    5 out of 5 5.0

    You need to spend a hell of a lot more money to even get close to one of these!

    Costs

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Can be bad (19mpg with A/C on, and £46 per HT lead!), but most parts are just standard Sierra.

  • On the road

    Driving

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Serious FUN, though chassis now a little outdated. Not too stable on the brakes.

    Performance

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Mine's got 280BHP, which gives 165mph on the clock… Need I say more?

  • Living with it

    Reliability

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Been very good, apart from dodgy misfire, which was eventually traced to ignition amplifier.

    Image

    5 out of 5 5.0

    I think I look good! (In a retro kind of way).

    Comfort

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Leather recaros, Air con, CD, electric everything, the Bo***cks.

  • Security and Service

    Security

    1 out of 5 1.0

    Standard locks and alarm are pants. Get Cat1 alarm/immobiliser fitted.

    Service

    4 out of 5 4.0

    They get some parts confused, as there are several different variants.

  • Problems and Ownership

    Problems

    Engine

    Solid if well maintained (apart from my ignition aqmplifier!)

    Other

    I spend hours looking at it..!

    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