1984 Ford Sierra L review from UK and Ireland
"The definitive 80's family car"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Lots of little things.
Cassette player packed up
Indicators stopped self cancelling
Knocking from front suspension.
General comments?
This was my first brand new car. A pre-registered Sierra 1600L Hatchback.
At the time the Sierra was a hard sell for Ford. Compared to the Cortina the things stayed stuck to the showroom floor and back in 1984 our local dealer had a fire sale to clear old stock before the face lift 85 model year cars went on sale. My car was discounted by around 25%. Unheard of for a mainstream Ford before then.
The car was a revelation compared to anything I had driven before. The ride and handling in particular where outstanding compared to Cavaliers, Montegos, Escorts and the like.
I traded it in for a new Escort two years later. In the intervening period the Sierra had caught on and I got virtually what I paid for it. Amazing!
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| Model year | 1984 |
| Year of manufacture | 1984 |
| First year of ownership | 1984 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 1986 |
| Engine and transmission | 1.6 Manual |
| Performance marks | 6 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 7 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 8 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 5 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 10 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 0 miles |
| Most recent distance | 16000 miles |
| Previous car | Ford Escort |
| Date of Entry | 6th March, 2006 |