Ford Granada Hatchback 2.4i Ghia 5d Auto (1988/E) Owner Review
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Economy
Value
Not expensive, but depreciated quickly.
Costs
Fuel and tax huge, but parts reasonable.
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On the road
Driving
Motorized sofa, happiest on motorway.
Performance
No tarmac-crinkler, but relaxed at high speed.
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Living with it
Reliability
Can't complain for age. FFSR leaked badly.
Image
For a 1988 car, quite modern and plush.
Comfort
Lounge on wheels. Needed AC, as glass area huge.
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Security and Service
Security
Slightly fancy key, but that's it.
Service
Used an independent.
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Problems and Ownership
Problems
Engine
No problems to 140k miles.
Other
Massive, untraceable coolant loss probs after 135k miles.
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