Ford Sierra Estate
  • Economy

    Value

    5 out of 5 5.0

    What do you expect for 500 notes 4 years ago??

    Costs

    5 out of 5 5.0

    DIY with OEM parts makes it the cheapest car I've ever owned.

  • On the road

    Driving

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Sloppy around corners. The back end comes unstuck easily, but you soon learn how hard you can push it.

    Performance

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Seems to me to have incredible grunt for a large estate. Really frightens the XR3i brigade.

  • Living with it

    Reliability

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Misses badly on damp mornings, but has never failed to start.

    Image

    1 out of 5 1.0

    The only thing going for this car is that it attracts no attention. The only car I've never been pulled over in!

    Comfort

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Reasonably comfortable inside. What you'd expect from Ghia spec.

  • Security and Service

    Security

    1 out of 5 1.0

    Pitiful, but who wants to steal it? Just leave the doors unlocked to save your windows getting smashed.

    Service

    1 out of 5 1.0

    Dunno. I'm a confirmed DIYer and theres nothing on this car that cannot be tackled with a basic knowledge of car maintenance.

  • Problems and Ownership

    Problems

    Engine

    Seems bulletproof, even with my driving. Stem seals mean a puff of smoke on starting.

    Other

    The only other problem is my reluctance to get rid of the old heap!

    Ownership

    Did you buy the car new?

    Used

    Would you buy the same model again?

    No

    Did you buy from the same manufacturer again?

    Yes