Faults:

No major faults with the engine or transmision just the interior was quite poorly made with leather door inserts becoming detached.

General Comments:

I had this as a company car and did about 20,000 miles a year in it. It saw lots of motorway use where it is best suited to, It was one of the fastest executives of its era with 0-60 in about 8.3 seconds and it could manage 140. Unfortunately it only came with automatic transmission so the full potential of the engine was never discovered in a road car.

Faults:

Doesn't want to change into 4th gear.

Drivers side heated seat not working.

Electric mirror switch needed replacing.

Air conditioning fails to operate even though it has been re-charged and a new switch fitted - (this was identified as the fault when traced back through the electrics, both switches I have purchased cost £65!!!).

Minor leak from head gasket at back of engine.

General Comments:

Smooth ride and agile for a big car.

Very quick, seems quicker than other Granada's I have driven, even V6 models.

Will spin the back wheels for ages on a damp road, watch-out boy racers.

Leather interior is pure luxury.

Sound system is amazing, CD and Radio/Tape decks, looks like the cockpit from a 747.

Faults:

I've only recently purchased the car an M-reg, it came with a few niggly defects most of which have already been sorted out. Mechanically it is superb. A few dashboard bulbs need (ed) replacing, paintwork needs a good T-cut, interior bonnet catch has broken etc, etc.

General Comments:

This has got to be the fastest, smoothest and most comfortable luxury tank ever!!! The car is huge and spacious. The seats are electrically operated front and rear and heated too. Front seats are 10 way adjustable!! It's got loads of toys; electric sunroof, windows, mirrors, cruise control, ABS, CD/Radio/tape player with automatic volume control, Power steering, Automatic etc, etc, the list goes on and on. The brakes are mega!! And the performance well... How about 0-60 in 8.3 seconds for an auto AND the size and weight of an Elephant is simply amazing. To be honest nothing really happens below about 3500 rpm and then... rip-roaring, g-force, push-you-back-in-your-seat, hold-on-tight, change of underpants stuff!! The car will get you to 100 mph in next to no time at all. My only criticism is the fuel economy which, unless you've got a feather-foot, is pretty poor!! Around about 16mpg on average around town. I'm probably going to have to look for something more economical as I really can't afford to run it. At least I can now say "I've had the COSWORTH experience!!""