1982 Ford Sierra 2.0 Ghia review from UK and Ireland
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Headlamps needed replacing (both sides had cracked lenses and water penetration - expensive!). Brake discs needed replacing, rear drums needed re-lining.
No major problems otherwise. In spite of the awful ford auto-choke it usually starts... which is unusual for a ford.
General comments?
Comfy old barge. The 2.0 Pinto engine is still reasonably light on oil (with 120K miles behind it) but still runs like a bag of hammers. You don't rev it if you can avoid it. The 4-speed box is as dreadful as most big-Ford boxes, but still has synchro on all gears.
Seats have held up well - no collapsed springs. Apart from the awful fuel consumption (25-30 mpg, typically) running costs have been low. All the electical bells & whistles still work, amazingly. No apparent leaks.
Conclusion: a cheap (450 UKP) comfy barge. Poor handling but a reasonable ride. Heavy steering (no PAS) but it'll do well enough for a year or two.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | No |
| Year of manufacture | 1982 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.0 petrol |
| Performance marks | 6 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 8 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 7 / 10 |
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| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 4 / 10 |
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| Date of Entry | 8th December, 1997 |