Ford Fiesta 1989
  • Economy

    Value

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Paid £2300 in 1998. Seemed like a good deal at the time.

    Costs

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Fuel injection is big money to fix. Otherwise fine.

  • On the road

    Driving

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Understeers quite easily. Better than a Nova or Corsa, though.

    Performance

    2 out of 5 2.0

    Good around town.

  • Living with it

    Reliability

    2 out of 5 2.0

    Fuel injection intermittently played. Sometimes idled at 3500rpm. Tried 3 Ford dealers, none could fix it. Sold the car in the end to be shot of the problem.

    Image

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Cheap though.

    Comfort

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Reasonable for a basic small car.

  • Security and Service

    Service

    2 out of 5 2.0

    Parts department ok. Service departments worse than useless.

  • Problems and Ownership

    Problems

    Engine

    Other

    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