Ford Fiesta 1.3 LX 5d (1997/P) Owner Review
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Economy
Costs
Cheap to run (although the new engine would have been costly if I didn't buy a warranty)
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On the road
Driving
Best handling car I have driven in it's class.
Performance
It's no hot hatch!
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Living with it
Reliability
At 32k miles I had to replace the engine!
Image
The Mk4 is an excellent visual improvement on the previous incarnations.
Comfort
Good interior.
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Security and Service
Security
No alarm, but has an imobiliser.
Service
I've had no dealings with this manufacturer, but the dealer (Ford's of Windsford) gave no help when the engine blew after six months of ownership!
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Problems and Ownership
Problems
Engine
After 32k, the engine needed replacing due to a broken piston ring (6k miles where mine)!!!
Other
Vast oil leak also at 32K miles. Whole tank of oil burnt in 200 miles!
Ownership
Did you buy the car new?
Used
Would you buy the same model again?
No
Did you buy from the same manufacturer again?
No