1991 Ford Sierra XR4x4 review from Netherlands
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Engine reconditioned at 53000.
Clutch gone at 58000, needs replacment again; Car likes to eat clutches before breakfast.
Catalysor renewed due to failure of fuel sensor.
Rubber bushes need to be replaced every 2 year.
Driveshaft unbalance at 100.000 km.
Extremely thirsty when driven hard.
General comments?
Loads of torque and a lot of grip in the wet: very safe and fun to drive.
Mechanics are troublesome, electrics no problem at all.
Recommended reviews
| Probably the best car you can get for a few hundred pounds |
|
| Loads of car for your money, but maintenance costs can get out of hand with a "bad" one |
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | No |
| Year of manufacture | 1991 |
| First year of ownership | 1995 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2000 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.9 V6 |
| Performance marks | 9 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 1 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 7 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 8 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 2 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 38000 kilometres |
| Most recent distance | 120000 kilometres |
| Previous car | Ford Sierra |
| Date of Entry | 25th February, 2000 |