1989 Ford Sierra Sapphire LX review from UK and Ireland
"Solid cheap family workhorse"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Cam chain tensioner (rare).
4th gear (expensive!!!).
Gearbox mount (speedhumps!).
Rev-counter.
General comments?
I am amazed how good this car is - it can do 125mph and still averages 34-38 mpg. I'm hoping something serious will go wrong with it so I can replace it.
Also, almost no rust, just a small bit coming through at the rear of the bonnet. It's black.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Year of manufacture | 1989 |
| First year of ownership | 1992 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2000 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.0 DOHC Manual |
| Performance marks | 6 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 7 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 6 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 6 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 67000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 178000 miles |
| Previous car | Vauxhall Cavalier |
| Date of Entry | 9th December, 2000 |