Fast, reliable, controllable
Nothing.
Excellent traction, huge torque, very reliable, lots of horses.
Scary mpg's (17 urban), 20 towing (same as 2.0i 4x4 Cavalier!) 25-27 cruising.
Power is nothing without control...
Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Don't Know
Review Date: 11th January, 2002
Cheap, comfortable, long distance car
Not a lot, but when I sold it, it did need a new thrust bearing and new discs (but they had lasted 65000 miles though).
Just general things like exhausts and that.
Surprisingly, repairs and maintenance were rather cheap for a large car.
Not the fastest car on the block, but was top notch at cruising the motorway. Around town it's too thirsty (25mpg) due to the little engine moving a heavy car.
Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes
Review Date: 7th September, 2001
If you find a Sierra in good condition, take it!!!
Not much has gone wrong with her, had to have a front driver's spring replaced, at the last MOT.
Other than that, a really good reliable car (although I do think the 1.8 engine is a little sluggish).
It's a pity Ford changed the Sierra for the very insipid and boring Mondeo (in fact Ford's entire range of cars these days, is insipid and boring).
Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? No
Review Date: 21st May, 2001
Underrated bruiser
Fuel safety cut off switch annoyingly cuts in occasionally.
Rear electric window switch faulty.
The bottom line is these cars (if you buy a decently maintained one) are under-rated and excellent value for money.
Performance after 30mph is excellent, the big V6 never seems to run out of steam.
Absolutely fantastic fun in the snow!
However fuel economy is laughable.
Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes
Review Date: 19th May, 2001
Well worth what I paid for it
Front wheel bearing on the passenger side wore out.
Back differential whining.
I like the car, it has been a good workhorse and reliable, to an extent. Doesn't like cold weather starts for some reason.
Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes
Review Date: 27th December, 2000
For the 600ukp I paid it's a bargain with cheap insurance, and cheap to drive
Automatic choke failed both winters I had the car (considering changing to manual).
Apart from that, just general wear and tear maintenance work (engine service, brakes, etc. etc).
No rust, looks great, and goes like a dream. Would consider buying a 2 litre for that little extra kick.
Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes
Review Date: 9th December, 2000
Cheap old banger that's fast
Nothing yet while I've had it.
I brought the car at trade price for 400 quid with it showing 83465 on the clock, however the dash had been disconnected so I don't really know the exact mileage.
I just brought the car to have some fun in.
The engine sounds like a beast and it doesn't go too bad either if you lock the auto box down when pulling off.
I am enjoying the car at the moment, but who knows what the future holds for it, it could blow up any day now!
Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes
Review Date: 3rd December, 2000
A quick and very reliable car, with a lot of comforts, which will last for years
Anti roll bar bushes.
Starter motor.
Very reliable and quick with it.
The body of the car is still like new and with spares being cheap it will make a good buy for anybody.
Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes
Review Date: 26th October, 2000
A very good handler that flies and is dirt cheap
A set of big end shells went just after I bought it. When I took it to the Ford main dealers they said I couldn't do it, but me and my dad did, but it was quite difficult.
We also had to fit a new steering rack and some front rubbers, but that was it and now it is running gorgeous.
The Ford XR4x4 is one of the best cars I have ever driven for handling and the speed isn't bad.
The worst thing about the car is the petrol. When I go out with with my mates, I ask for petrol money when we go in the car because it likes a drink.
Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes
Review Date: 7th September, 2000
14th Sep 2001, 12:06
I put my car in my local garage for new front discs, pads, rear pads and callipers, and to sort out the hand brake, as it never worked. I know it cost £55 each side for the calipers, the bill was about £270 all in, only had the car for about 2-3 hours and it now works fine!!
Adam, Birmingham