Ford Granada Hatchback 2.0i GLX Cat 5d Auto (1993/K) Owner Review
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Economy
Value
For a car of this age it has been of reasonable value.
Costs
Parts are cheap enough when required.
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On the road
Driving
Not the sort of car you can throw around a tight bend, but extremely comfortable on a long journey.
Performance
Being an automatic, not first out of the starting blocks, but on a motorway the kick-down is good.
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Living with it
Reliability
Again, age must be against it. Head gasket failed last year and now have a few minor gearbox problems, ie vacuum switch and kick-down solenoid.
Image
I think they have good looking lines to them. This is my second Granada. I know they have an old man's image, but to be frank "I don't give a damn".
Comfort
Extremely comfortable. More than enough leg room in the back of the car.
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Security and Service
Security
Factory fitted alarm, say no more. Fuel filler cap is a joke, as I have found out to my cost more than once.
Service
Never use manufacturers on second hand cars. Find yourself a good mechanic.
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Problems and Ownership
Problems
Engine
Head gasket failed, but after 125,000 miles, does use a bit of oil though.
Other
One rear window has detached itself from electric motor, which is apparently cheap or easy 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