1988 Ford Sierra GLS review from UK and Ireland
"A cheap compromise of power and practicality"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
It has been a very reliable car.
There have been problems with the clutch - the cable has snapped several times, but this is because of the age of the mechanism, which is due to be replaced.
However, it suffers quite badly from rust, but very litle of this is structural, only cosmetic.
General comments?
I love this car! Although beginning to appear dated, I think it looks good and is well designed.
It handles well, accelerates quite quickly and is fast for its age.
The cabin is well laid out and the only criticism I would make is that it has no cup-holders, which is very annoying. It is comfortable and is reasonably luxurious - this specification is one step down from the Ghia and is kitted-out well.
It's cheap to run and there are plenty of spare parts about - plus it's very easy to work on.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Year of manufacture | 1988 |
| First year of ownership | 2000 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2002 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.0 injection Manual |
| Performance marks | 9 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 10 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 9 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 8 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 76000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 118000 miles |
| Date of Entry | 3rd March, 2002 |