Ford Sierra Sapphire 1.8 LX 4d (1992/J) Owner Review
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Economy
Costs
Parts are ten a penny from any scrap dealer.
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On the road
Driving
Good driving position, but needs power assisted steering around town.
Performance
Comfortable on motorway. Enough accelaration to stay with traffic around town. 40mpg on a run, 31 for general use.
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Living with it
Reliability
Has only let me down twice in 4 years of daily use; wiring loom failure and broken carb.
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Handsome in its day (1992).
Comfort
Excellent supportive seats. Long journeys no problem. Loads of legroom.
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Security and Service
Security
Basic to say the least, but who's going to steal it?
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Problems and Ownership
Problems
Engine
Prone to oil leaks.
Other
Replacement propshaft at 70k (from a scrappie).
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