The fuel tank fell off the first time I filled it up due to acute corrosion on the mountings and fixings.
The rear wheel arches needed attention almost immediately, and with the harsh winter that followed, soon needed replacing.
Idle speed control valve is a little erratic and the gasket needs regular checking for air leaks.
The last MOT inspection revieled quite a few areas of underside body work that required welding.
This models major let down is its suspension, it proves sloppy and prone to excessive yawing. Handling suffers as a result along with sharp braking and acceleration.
On the plus side, the addition of a filter charger to the inlet manifold on the throttle body makes throttle response razor sharp.
It has impressive acceleration for such a heavy car and will cruise quite happily at 120mph (on private roads).
Although quite thirsty around town, on the motor-way MPG will go into the mid thirties.
The interior on the standard model is a bit dull, but substitution for the Ghia spec makes a big difference.
Wonderful review, spot on in my opinion, although the addition of a filter charger makes it sound a bit over-fruity and can lead to higher fuel consumption.
If it was that rusty, it probably was a Dagenham built car. They always said the Cologne built ones were better in that respect.
All Sierras were built in Genk, Belgium.
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