Ford Fiesta 1.25 Flight 5d (1997/P) Owner Review
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Economy
Value
Used prices for this model are coming down.
Costs
Cheap servicing and reasonable fuel economy.
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On the road
Driving
Great fun to drive. Handles well. Nippy.
Performance
Zetec engine is a vast improvement on older Fiestas.
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Living with it
Reliability
No problems in 4 years (20K to 60K miles).
Image
For age, still looks quite modern (I think anyway).
Comfort
This model at least had electric windows & central locking!
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Security and Service
Security
Had immobiliser.
Service
Local dealer has very reasonable service costs (£160 for full service).
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Problems and Ownership
Problems
Engine
Other
Leaking seals in several places letting in rain water.
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