Ford Fiesta 1.25 Flight 5d (1997/P) Owner Review
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Economy
Value
Good value for money. Paid £2500 2 years ago now worth £1800 with 45k miles on clock.
Costs
In past year, new clutch pistons at £150 and suspension bushes at £250 (inc service + MOT).
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On the road
Driving
Grips a lot better with the standard Ford alloys for this model!
Performance
Great, Lively and revvy Zetec engine. Can out-do mate's 1.4 Escort and new 1.2 Corsa. Sticks to road with tyres on the Ford alloys (185 55 r14).
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Living with it
Reliability
Never broken down on me. Always started 1st time.
Image
Better than Mk3 Fiesta. Seen as a bit of an upmarket boy racer (only a bit). Recommend induction kit for the full boy racer effect and/or performance back box exhaust. But don't lower yourself to a pair of lexus lights. :-)
Comfort
Mmm not best. Ok but usual basic stuff + elec windows and adjustible headlights.
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Security and Service
Security
As I said in other review when I had it 3 months, can be broken into easily but can't be driven away. Invest in reasonable alarm.
Service
Local dealer helpful but tries to push expensive options that are not needed.
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Problems and Ownership
Problems
Engine
Other
Clutch once stuck to floor when turning right at lights. Sorted due to scored clutch piston under pedal. (Told a common problem that was sorted in the Mk5s). Worn suspension bushes making a squeak noise over spead bumps. Missed in at least one service!
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