very good generally (Ford Granada/Scorpio)

Name: KevMac1962

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Product:	Ford Granada/Scorpio
Date:	14/08/02 (610 review reads)
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Advantages: space, quiet

Disadvantages: unreliable

I have had 3 Ford Granada 2 litre hatchbacks - one 1989 Ghia, one 1990 GL and one 1994 Scorpio. Purchased each very cheaply (about 1150 pounds each, all bought with about 90,000 miles on). I keep them for about 2 years and then sell them for scrap! These cars are huge and give loads of value for money. However, they're not the most reliable car in the world. The last one I bought 5 months ago in March 2002 was an 'L' red Scorpio, top of the range. Fantastic condition inside and out but more unreliable than the other two. Within the last 4 months I've had the head gasket blow, which cost about 600 pounds to fix (had this on one of the other Granadas too)and now I've got a serious immobiliser problem which may mean the car being sold for scrap already. It's a very good alarm / immobiliser but once it goes wrong it's a nightmare to fix. The Scorpio is extremely quiet and is loaded with ac, CD, electric windows, electric sunroof, heated seats, nice stereo, electric seats, etc. Just don't expect everything to work though! Since I've had it, the heated seats have given up, and the electric sunroof, and part of the fan on the aircon, and the front heated windscreen comes on unannounced every now and again! Also has a strange problem where, every week or so, the engine completely cuts out for no reason whatsoever, then, once started again, drives perfectly okay for the next week or so! It's not a very fast car, as it's so heavy. When the aircon is on, it's even slower. Not a problem for most people though. I think I'm giving up on Granadas now - I'd prefer a more expensive recent car which is going to be more reliable. I will miss all the space though. Also, it's not the most expensive car to get fixed, considering it's size. Miles per gallon is excellent. All cars have given between about 29mpg and 34mpg, but the 1994 Scorpio gives up to about 36mpg on a long run with tons of weighty equipment in the back - su
perb for a 2 litre! So, in summary - Granadas are brilliant as long as you accept that it might go wrong! Try and get it checked out before you part with your money and, most importantly, accept that you are buying the car cheaply and keep some money in the bank for the inevitable repairs!

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