Ford Granada Hatchback 2.9i Ghia X 5d Auto (1989/F) Owner Review
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Economy
Value
£400 for a 3 litre car. What more can you want??????????
Costs
A bit thirsty, but be careful with her and she'll return 25+ mpg. Pretty cheap to insure too!!
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On the road
Driving
Super comfy and so easy with electric and powered everything.
Performance
3 litre, 150bhp. Say no more (I've not been caught speeding yet).
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Living with it
Reliability
1 refusal due to damp weather, easily cured (lots of WD40).
Image
Seen as a bit of an old man's car, but a real eye opener when the boy racers pull up at the taffic lights beside you.
Comfort
Like being in my favorite armchair.
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Security and Service
Security
Typical ford, although I do have an immobiliser fitted.
Service
All servicing, repairs etc carried out by independant garages.
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Problems and Ownership
Problems
Engine
Sings like a bird.
Other
Some electrics not working. Again cured by wd40.
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