1989 Ford Sierra LX review from UK and Ireland
"Reliable and comfortable family car"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Eeplaced shocks at around 100,000.
Work to the passenger front door at 165,000.
Clutch cable twice.
Auto choke at 80,000, as well as regular servicing.
Engine has always performed marvellously. Have found it totally reliable. Shame the body work needed is uneconomical - driver's side sill needs replacing, passenger side needs welding and the windcreen surround top left hand corner - as it feels like it would go on forever.
General comments?
Wish I'd got a 1.8 rather than 1.6 as I'm sure that bit of extra poke would have made it that much more enjoyable.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Year of manufacture | 1989 |
| First year of ownership | 1993 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2000 |
| Engine and transmission | 1.6 |
| Performance marks | 7 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 9 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 7 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 8 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 55000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 188000 miles |
| Previous car | Vauxhall Cavalier |
| Date of Entry | 5th December, 2000 |