Ford Fiesta 1.8 16V XR2i 3d (1993/K) Owner Review
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Economy
Value
Just payed a shade over £500 for a completely unmolested and standard 100,000-miler with a FSH. Have to say, must be the biggest steal since the great train robbery!
Costs
Insurance a little high, but this is brought down with a decent immobiliser and some no-claims discount. Parts cheap and plentiful.
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On the road
Driving
If you ever buy a car that will bring a smile to your face, this has to be it - it is a hoot! Although it lacks PAS, this is more than made up for by the response and feel from the road.
Performance
Although slightly slower than the earlier 1.6 model, it pulls magnificently smoothly through all the gears and the Zetec engine is more than ample.
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Living with it
Reliability
In the couple of months I have had this car, it's never let me down.
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Surprisinly good, would rather drive one of these than some souped-up Nova with silly wheels and a single wiper blade. I am 29 years old and I am as enthusiastic about this car as I was when I first drove one 10 years ago!
Comfort
Ride harsh, although these later cars have a much improved interior, the wing back seats offer brilliant support and the harsh ride is soon forgotten when you drive the thing!
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Security and Service
Security
Get an immobiliser fitted, not very secure door locks.
Service
Never needed any.
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Problems and Ownership
Problems
Engine
Other
Tailgate release switch doesn't work. Not bad, as its the only fault on a 10 year old car.
Ownership
Did you buy the car new?
Used
Would you buy the same model again?
Yes
Did you buy from the same manufacturer again?
Yes