Ford Sierra Hatchback
  • Economy

    Value

    2 out of 5 2.0

    A Lada is probably worse value for money...

    Costs

    1 out of 5 1.0

    With so many things that break, it's bound to be hallucinatorily expensive.

  • On the road

    Driving

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Handles well, good torque.

    Performance

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Good, but average for a 2 litre engine.

  • Living with it

    Reliability

    1 out of 5 1.0

    Murphy would've been pleased with this one.

    Image

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Great in its day, now ageing, but still individual.

    Comfort

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Good seats, decent suspension.

  • Security and Service

    Service

    2 out of 5 2.0

    Sloooooooow.

  • Problems and Ownership

    Problems

    Engine

    Head gasket, water pump, carburettor, various other bits (all before the car was 4 years old).

    Other

    Wheel bearings, steering house bearing, various other bits that I've suppressed.

    Ownership

    Did you buy the car new?

    Used

    Would you buy the same model again?

    No

    Did you buy from the same manufacturer again?

    No