Ford Fiesta (1995 - 1999) 1.25 Flight 5d (1997/R) Owner Review

What does this car say about you?

Bit of a boy racer.

What do your friends / family / neighbours think of the car?

Like it.

Would you buy this car again and why?

Yes because its surprisingly fast for a 1.2.

What are you likely to buy next?

Original 1.0 Mini.

Type of dealer you bought from?

Didn't buy from a dealer

Did you buy this car new?

No

What price did you pay?

£150

When did you buy the car?

April 2011

Did you get a good deal and why?

Is there any special reason why you bought this car?

Needed something to replace my Seat (which i rolled) and needed to be cheap as i had only had my licence a few weeks.

What was the dealer like?

What's it like to drive?

Fantastic; it handles well and really shifts for a 1.2. Its thrashed a mates 1.9 206 tdi and another mates 1.4 vw polo (both of which are newer than my fiesta!!).

What's it like to park?

Small so very easy although it you can't see where the front is (all fords old and new seem to have this problem).

Have you had any problems with the car?

Has gone through a few light bulbs and theres a clicking/squeking noise coming fro the right front corner when the cars moving (it doesn't affect the way the car drives). Bar that nothings gone majorly wrong.

What's most practical about your car?

Its one of the few cars of this size that can accomodate me (im 6ft4) and a few friends.

Favourite gadget, option or accessory?

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