Ford Sierra Hatchback 2.9i V6 GLS 4x4 5d (1990/G) Owner Review
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Economy
Value
Mostly cheap parts,with the exception of parts for the 4x4 system. They ARE expensive, and I found it hard to get hold of needed new rear bumper.
Costs
Fuel terrible (i get about 18 to the gallon from mine, i drive her hard though and the smile she puts on my face is priceless)
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On the road
Driving
Only one bad experience shortly after buying with suspesion & crap tires, I lost it on a wet bend ( & when these things go.... they REALLY GO!) so repaired damage with new & better wheel/tires & koni suspension, now a fantastic drive! Sticks like glue!
Performance
Fantastic. Pulls hard and fast Just keeps coming back for more. Blows away a lot of newer and more expensive cars. Not the fastest car I have ever driven, but still fast enough to get you up in front of a madgistrates!
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Living with it
Reliability
Touch wood....... she's never let me down yet, starts first time, every time, although get an occasional whine from the fuel pump. Other than that, everything works as if it rolled off the line yesterday
Image
Little bit dated I suppose as standard, but with the right ""bolt-ons"", can look a fantastic car again, and you cant help but admire the fantastic V6 roar that gets heads turnig everywhere.
Comfort
Comfort pretty good on long and short trips. Im 6' 4"" but still loads of cabin space, but I have plans on swapping the gls interior for one from a cossie as the recaros should grip me better when the planned supercharger conversion is completed!
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Security and Service
Security
Poor. No immobiliser or alarm on mine when I brought her so first thing I did was to have a thachem cat 1 system installed along with a stearing lock (you can never be too careful) Still, should be slightly more difficult when the locks removed & smoothed
Service
Ok. Only used to source some parts but to be honest, can find cheaper if you know where to look, DIY keeps it less expensive!
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Problems and Ownership
Problems
Engine
It's 14 years old & covered under 50k. Still good as new no problems at all
Other
No other problems to date. For a car that's this old, I cant fault her! I dropped on a good one & for the money I doubt you'd find performance wise a better car in its class!
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