Ford Granada Saloon 1990
  • Economy

    Value

    4 out of 5 4.0

    If everything working - excellent value.

    Costs

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Not bad for old car. 38 mpg on motorway.

  • On the road

    Driving

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Wallowy, not for boy racers.

    Performance

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Good when 1up, which is most of time, labours when loaded.

  • Living with it

    Reliability

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Some problems with water ingress into fuse box cured by making an extra cover. Cat flange rusted away; replacement £300.

    Image

    2 out of 5 2.0

    My favourite car, everybody wants to overtake me.

    Comfort

    5 out of 5 5.0

    6' 4" tall - brilliant. Problem will arise finding a modern replacement.

  • Security and Service

    Security

    2 out of 5 2.0

    No one has wanted to steal it!

    Service

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Main agents reasonable, but no delay as they stocked all the spares.

  • Problems and Ownership

    Problems

    Engine

    full top end overhaul at 100k, no problems.

    Other

    main problems aircon rebuilt £600 lasted 2yrs (wouldn't bother again with any car) CD player packed up, various electrical niggles.

    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