1991 Ford Sierra LX review from UK and Ireland
"A good cheap car, but watch for the rust"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
The bonnet release cable snapped.
The sills started to rust within one month of the car reaching 10 years of age.
The head gasket failed at 110000 miles.
The rear silencer box required replacement twice last year.
General comments?
Considering the age of the car, and the mileage, the car has performed well.
I find that with the automatic choke, the cold starts put less pressure on the battery than manual choke cars.
The comfort level is fine and the interior spec for the LX model is OK. It's easy to see why the LX was popular as a fleet car. I have found however, that the boot gathers a lot of condensation during wet weather.
Parts are plentiful and cheap. It only cost me £120 sterling to put the car through the MOT.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Year of manufacture | 1991 |
| First year of ownership | 1999 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2002 |
| Engine and transmission | 1.8 petrol Manual |
| Performance marks | 8 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 9 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 7 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 6 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 8 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 100035 miles |
| Most recent distance | 114125 miles |
| Previous car | Nissan Bluebird |
| Date of Entry | 26th January, 2002 |