Ford Fiesta 1.25 Zetec 3d (1999/T) Owner Review
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Economy
Value
£4,000 for a T reg with 15,000, 2 years ago.
Costs
Drinks Petrol on the motorway due to low gearing.
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On the road
Driving
Good Handling, understeers fairly easily on roundabouts, though.
Performance
Very good for a 1.25, very nippy. Doubt you can find a better engine for its size.
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Living with it
Reliability
Hasn't broken down on me yet.
Image
The looks grow on you, looks good with spoiler and alloys.
Comfort
Back can hurt after long journeys, but seats are comfortable otherwise.
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Security and Service
Security
No- one's tried to break in, got immobiliser so fairly safe.
Service
Only had to replace a key as it bent, was trouble free experience.
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Problems and Ownership
Problems
Engine
Uses a fair bit of engine oil, make sure it's kept topped up.
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