Ford Fiesta 1989
  • Economy

    Value

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Can be picked up cheap, but some models have been thrashed.

    Costs

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Any parts you need you'l find down a scrappy for pennies.

  • On the road

    Driving

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Brilliant. Everything pefect.

    Performance

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Nippy for a 1.1, but struggles after 80.

  • Living with it

    Reliability

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Good if regularly serviced.

    Image

    5 out of 5 5.0

    You can't beat it for an 18 yr old's first car.

    Comfort

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Good driving position.

  • Security and Service

    Security

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Could be better. No standard alarm or immobiliser.

    Service

    1 out of 5 1.0

    I used an independant garage for any work that needed doing.

  • Problems and Ownership

    Problems

    Engine

    No problems except new clutch needed when it was first bought.

    Other

    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