• Summary

    4 out of 5 4.0

    What does this car say about you?

    Nothing.

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

    My wife loves it.

    Would you buy this car again and why?

    No,I need a larger car now.

    What are you likely to buy next?

    Any Ford that meets my requirements,maybe a Focus or Mondeo tdci.

  • Buying experience

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Type of dealer you bought from?

    Didn't buy from a dealer

    Did you buy this car new?

    No

    What price did you pay?

    £4,000

    When did you buy the car?

    February 1999

    Did you get a good deal and why?

    Yes,owner was due to emigrate,therefore a quick sale was required.

    Is there any special reason why you bought this car?

    What was the dealer like?

  • Driving it

    5 out of 5 5.0

    What's it like to drive?

    For a 1.25 it goes like stink,feels like a 1.6,handles well.

    What's it like to park?

    Awkward due to no P.A.S.

  • Living with it

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Have you had any problems with the car?

    At approx 80,000 miles the engine developed a severe oil leak from crankshaft oil seal, other than this nothing has ever gone wrong,still on original battery & exhaust,never failed an M.O.T test.

    What's most practical about your car?

    Ideal universal runabout,small enough for urban driving and nippy on the open road.

    Favourite gadget, option or accessory?

    Excellent stereo.