Ford Fiesta 1.1 LXi 5d (2002/51) Owner Review
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Economy
Value
Got it off a mate. Better price than dealers charge.
Costs
Less mpg than my Renault 5 1.2 did, but still fairly good.
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On the road
Driving
Firm, noisy ride. Vague steering. Grips well.
Performance
Good in town, but too slow on motorways. Renault 5 was better in this respect.
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Living with it
Reliability
Good so far. Hopefully no problems to report.
Image
Not bad. Better than escort of same era. Looks age well.
Comfort
Quite good apart from hard, fidgety ride.
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Security and Service
Security
Mine has aftermarket immobiliser fitted. Otherwise poor.
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Problems and Ownership
Problems
Engine
Rattles, tappets.
Other
Petrol tank awkward shape and fuel easily spilled.
Ownership
Did you buy the car new?
Used
Would you buy the same model again?
No
Did you buy from the same manufacturer again?
Yes