Ford Fiesta (1977 - 1989) 1.1 L 3d (1981/W) Owner Review
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Summary
What does this car say about you?
It said i didn't have much money.
What do your friends / family / neighbours think of the car?
They didn't think anything of it. My mum had it for a couple of years after me, and it was reliable.
Would you buy this car again and why?
I'm not sure i would get a very small car again, but i would probably get a Ford again.
What are you likely to buy next?
Vauxhall Astra, Kia Cee'd or Ford Focus.
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Buying experience
Type of dealer you bought from?
Didn't buy from a dealer
Did you buy this car new?
No
What price did you pay?
£600
When did you buy the car?
January 1990
Did you get a good deal and why?
Yes, it was cheap of my friend.
Is there any special reason why you bought this car?
It was the first car i owned. It was my mates, so i knew it was ok and used everyday. My dad bought it for me. Im not sure of the year it was bought or the reg, but it was a mark1 1.1 litre.
What was the dealer like?
No dealer.
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Driving it
What's it like to drive?
Quite slow and felt flimsy, but it was a car and gave me independance.
What's it like to park?
Very easy, light steering, good visibility and small car.
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Living with it
Have you had any problems with the car?
Failed to start once, when the starter motor jammed. My dad rocked it in gear and jolted it free. I also flooded the engine once when it stalled in winter. Had to wait 5 mins to get it to start again.
What's most practical about your car?
It was just a good little car, for my first car, and was reliable and cheap.
Favourite gadget, option or accessory?
It didn't have any, it was very basic. I put a stereo in it, that was my favorite gadget.
