• Summary

    4 out of 5 4.0

    What does this car say about you?

    No ties,,

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

    Liked it.

    Would you buy this car again and why?

    Yes, it's cheap to run and very reliable.

    What are you likely to buy next?

    Newer ford fiesta.

  • Buying experience

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Type of dealer you bought from?

    Franchise

    Did you buy this car new?

    No

    What price did you pay?

    £5,000

    When did you buy the car?

    January 2001

    Did you get a good deal and why?

    Probalby not - expensive finance. And their idea of servicing is to find everything they possibly can to charge for.

    Is there any special reason why you bought this car?

    What was the dealer like?

    Friendly enough, saw us coming.

  • Driving it

    4 out of 5 4.0

    What's it like to drive?

    OK. the 1.4 is pretty lively.

    What's it like to park?

    Very easy

  • Living with it

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Have you had any problems with the car?

    No major issues at all in 6 years of ownership. Engine was using a bit of oil by the end, there was the odd electrical glitch

    What's most practical about your car?

    Small, cheap to run.

    Favourite gadget, option or accessory?

    Heated screens are very handy.