Ford Fiesta 1.4 Si 3d (1994/M) Owner Review
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Economy
Value
Overall good value.
Costs
Average fuel consumption. Cheap parts, but insurance is a bit steep 'cos of the Si badge.
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On the road
Driving
Great handling, but understeers in the wet. Vredestein Hi-Trac tyres improve matters and are quite cheap in the unusual 185/55/R14 standard si size.
Performance
Take it for what it is and performance is fine. Handling is its strong point.
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Living with it
Reliability
Never fails to start, but have replaced a fair few parts, most of them to be expected.
Image
One of the better looking Fiestas, but it's still a Fiesta.
Comfort
Very comfy inside, but quite crashy over bumps in urban environments. No discomfort on regular 150 mile drives.
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Security and Service
Security
Hasn't been nicked yet, but I have had driver's lock replaced and boot lock is now knackered too!
Service
Dealer hid rust when I bought it. Dealer service and Rapidfit are awful. They'd suggest replacing the engine every service if they thought they'd get away with it!
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Problems and Ownership
Problems
Engine
Sticking idle air control valve and always struggles through MOT emissions.
Other
Replaced: rear shocks, brake shoes, front pads and discs, front susp. arms, alternator, door lock and ignition barrel, lambda sensor.
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