Ford Sierra Sapphire
  • Economy

    Value

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Cost £200 (at 300,000 miles). Smokes a bit, but never fails!

    Costs

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Very cheap to keep. (Shop around for 'service' items).

  • On the road

    Driving

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Comfy, but no power steering, so heavy.

    Performance

    1 out of 5 1.0

    Very Slow! But will keep up in UK traffic!

  • Living with it

    Reliability

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Keep putting oil in, can't get it to die! Feels sturdy.

    Image

    1 out of 5 1.0

    Varicose vein blue, but will pull a house down!

    Comfort

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Would be higher if power steering.

  • Security and Service

    Security

    1 out of 5 1.0

    Take any key…

    Service

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Old Sierras are now top value as workhorses.

  • Problems and Ownership

    Problems

    Engine

    No Cambelt! Hence no problems.

    Other

    Warped discs (cost £34.95; Discs & pads to fix).

    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