Ford Fiesta 1.3 LX 5d (1997/P) Owner Review
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Economy
Value
Could buy much better car for same sort of price.
Costs
Running costs are pretty good.
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On the road
Driving
Far too light on front end. Wet roads feel very unsafe. Very uninspiring.
Performance
MPG good, acceleration not bad.
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Living with it
Reliability
Overall good. However, it needed a new air inlet control valve. Common problem I believe (£70).
Image
Cheap looking.
Comfort
50 mile journey is uncomfortable.
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Security and Service
Security
Good door locks and immobiliser. Who'd want to nick one of these?
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Problems and Ownership
Problems
Engine
Valve clearances need adjusting every 5 minutes. Noisy
Other
Electrics... Too many to list.
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