Ford Fiesta 1.1i 5d (2000/V) Owner Review
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Economy
Value
Cheap to run and buy if good, reliable model. However, absurdly high insurance group for low performance car (group 5 for 1.1 CFI 5 dr).
Costs
This age of model needs much rejuvination around 80,000 miles.
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On the road
Driving
Handles well if not pushed hard. Excellent fuel economy and ride on long journeys.
Performance
Would invariably benefit from higher power in engine.
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Living with it
Reliability
No non wear-and-tear problems on 82,000 mile model. Excellent.
Image
May be bland, but good paint finish makes it look very smart for age.
Comfort
Nice to drive. Back seat cramped for adult-size passengers.
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Security and Service
Security
Requires to be careful, but image means not desirable to steal. Is also too underpowered for joy-riders!
Service
Bought private, but spare parts easy to get from Ford dealers, and fairly inexpensive.
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Problems and Ownership
Problems
Engine
CFi unit requires major overhaul after 60,000 to vastly improve run and starting.
Other
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