Ford Fiesta 1.25 Zetec 3d (1999/S) Owner Review
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Economy
Value
They tend to lose their price rapidly due to a flooded market. There are some real bargains.
Costs
Very low running costs, cheap insurance and good economy. Should do about 40mpg.
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On the road
Driving
Quite easy and comfortable to drive, decent road handling and 'feel'.
Performance
Good performance for a 1.25 engine, it revs high. Keeps up with some bigger cars such as 1.4s.
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Living with it
Reliability
Mine was very reliable, never broke down in 3 years.
Image
People view it as a lady's car because it's small with cute looks.
Comfort
Front seats are quite supportive but space in the rear is poor.
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Security and Service
Security
Not great, just a standard immobiliser but it does the job.
Service
Never had any problems with the manufacturer.
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Problems and Ownership
Problems
Engine
Other
Brake discs warp easily.
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