Ford Fiesta 1.3i LX 5d (1994/L) Owner Review
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Economy
Value
Cheap, but you don't get much for your money.
Costs
Parts cheap, insurance cheap, 40mpg.
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On the road
Driving
OK for round town. Don't expect speed, handling, or acceleration.
Performance
Engine rough, slow, understeers lots, even with spax adjustables.
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Living with it
Reliability
Never broken down, but there is always something wrong.
Image
Looks old and cheap.
Comfort
Seats quite comfy, funny ridge in floorpan feels weird with foot on accelerator.
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Security and Service
Security
Has a Ford immobiliser, but you could probably break in with a toothbrush.
Service
Never got the car serviced at Ford so can't really comment.
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Problems and Ownership
Problems
Engine
Loud and slow, 70k-mile engine uses 1 litre of oil every 2k miles.
Other
Clutch self adjuster went, minor electrical faults. Everything else just wear and tear.
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