Ford Fiesta (1995 - 1999) 1.3 LX 3d (1997/P) Owner Review

What does this car say about you?

that i like to follow the crowd, these cars are extremley common

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

they think its great, very solid well built car

Would you buy this car again and why?

if it had power steering and electric windows then yes

What are you likely to buy next?

i like the new fiesta, they look very good, maybe the new astra aswell

Type of dealer you bought from?

Independent

Did you buy this car new?

No

What price did you pay?

£600

When did you buy the car?

November 2006

Did you get a good deal and why?

i got an ok deal the car had a few rust spots but very very small and was a little dirty thats fine

Is there any special reason why you bought this car?

i liked the nice interior looked alot better than the clios and 106's, very nippy aswell especially from start off

What was the dealer like?

ok, not anything special

What's it like to drive?

very nippy around town, fantasticly responsive clutch, the gear change is a tad bit clunky but thats fine, when on the open roads it does edge me to go that little bit quicker which i like

What's it like to park?

very good, would have preferred power steering

Have you had any problems with the car?

the spark plugs were very hard to replace very rusty but thats it, everything else great

What's most practical about your car?

despite what people say its pretty spacious in the back and a nice sized boot for a small hatch

Favourite gadget, option or accessory?

didnt have the electric windows or power steering, but i like the cigarette bit, its very hidden which is great, i hate people smoking in my car