Ford Fiesta 1.4 Ghia 5d (94) (1995/M) Owner Review
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Economy
Value
Cost me little, and not bad value for money for what it is.
Costs
Parts are cheap but Mr Ford overcharges for servicing. Since then I have learnt to service the car on my own and have saved mega pounds.
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On the road
Driving
Steering is quite positive. Braking OK. Pleasant enough on a long drive. Lots of visibility. Can't see the top of the speedometer, though, for the steering wheel!
Performance
Some accelaration when required, but not at higher speeds.
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Living with it
Reliability
The engine has been trouble free. The front steering ball joints both required replacing before 20k, costing me £200. The body is prone to rust and I have had to get bodywork done on the car.
Image
I don't look hard, I don't look mean, in my granny driving machine.
Comfort
Plastic everywhere, but what do you expect from Ford?
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Security and Service
Security
Imobiliser and alarm and double locking. But who would want to knick this car?!
Service
Over charge (£90 for an interim service: oil and oil filter!)
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Problems and Ownership
Problems
Engine
Fine. Economical too when driven sensibly: 40 MpG.
Other
Original steering ball joints both failed early on.
Ownership
Did you buy the car new?
New
Would you buy the same model again?
No
Did you buy from the same manufacturer again?
No