1989 Ford Sierra GLSi 4x4 review from UK and Ireland
"It's a seriously quick wolf in sheep's clothing"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Nothing has actually broken with the car, its last owner was as fastidious as I am.
All I've done is give it a good service.
Even the bodywork is in excellent condition for the year.
General comments?
The car will beat most things from the lights, especially in the wet. The handling is fantastic with the four wheel drive.
A performance exhaust on the V6 creates a sound which a Ferrari would be proud of.
The downside however, is the fuel consumption. On a long gentle run it'll do more than 30 miles to the gallon, but drive it hard and it'll drop into the low teens.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Year of manufacture | 1989 |
| First year of ownership | 2001 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2001 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.9i V6 Manual |
| Performance marks | 9 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 9 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 9 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 2 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 127000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 130000 miles |
| Previous car | Peugeot 205 |
| Date of Entry | 30th October, 2001 |