Ford Fiesta 1.1 Pop Plus 5d (1989/G) Owner Review
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Economy
Value
Engine started burning oil 2 months after purchase (2002), plugs fouling. Internal furnishings in good condition, external parts of car corroded.
Costs
Lots of DIY work had garage change brake disks more than once they keep going wrong again (juddering).
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On the road
Performance
Fuel economy quite good for period (>45 miles/gallon on long distance motorway driving). Engine performance poor at times.
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Living with it
Reliability
Very poor maintanance (I got it without service history, with c73000 on clock). Engine worn. Had almost £200 MOT work done on it a year after purchase. Just failed MOT again for body corrosion. Engine well past its prime. Burns oil and fouls plugs.
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I was very pleased to have a car, after months of searching and deciding what to get. Getting rid of it will be very sad.
Comfort
Plenty of space in front not all that much in rear. Have been able to adjust seats to make room for various kinds of luggage.
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Security and Service
Security
Probably average for Ford car from that period with their kind of locks. Had locks broken once (but thief did not get in). Did DIY repair to locks. Have a "Stock Lock" yellow stearing bar.
Service
Did not have serviced by manufacturer.
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Problems and Ownership
Problems
Engine
Probably on its way out.
Other
Engine mountings suspect. Recent problems with clutch pedal self-adjuster.
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