Ford Fiesta 1.25 LX 16V 5d (1998/R) Owner Review
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Economy
Value
Quite a lot of car for the money but prices vary so it's worth shopping around.
Costs
Never broken down, needed a couple of niggly little things but no mechanical/bodywork expenses yet.
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On the road
Driving
Handles nicely and goes well for a small engine. Clutch is clunky and sharp but this appears to be a fault and not the norm.
Performance
Pretty good performance considering the size of engine and doesn't use much petrol.
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Living with it
Reliability
Not broken down yet but has a series of minor irritating problems - build quality isn't great and clutch isn't right. Engine has occasional misfire.
Image
Inoffensive - it's a bit ugly but improved by bright red colour and body-colour bumpers.
Comfort
Seats aren't the best for long journeys but engine is quiet and there's plenty of room for four people.
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Security and Service
Security
Has pretty good locks and an immobiliser but no alarm.
Service
Dealer parts are stupidly expensive - always go to a breakers or eBay, you don't need to pay £38.00 for a rear door seal!
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Problems and Ownership
Problems
Engine
Alternator rattles sometimes, occasional misfire, needed new idle control valve to cure erratic acceleration and high fuel consumption.
Other
Ownership
Did you buy the car new?
Used
Would you buy the same model again?
No
Did you buy from the same manufacturer again?
Yes