Ford Fiesta 1.4 Si 3d (1998/R) Owner Review
Want to know everything there is to know about this car?
-
Economy
Value
Not a bad price if bought private.
Costs
Not bad fuel economy, cheap parts.
-
On the road
Driving
Fun to drive with great handling and grip.
Performance
Very quick off the mark and will give most cars a run for their money. Must get above 3000rpm though.
-
Living with it
Reliability
Apart from new engine, nothing else gone wrong.
Image
Looks sporty with my Cosworth style alloys and turns heads with the K and N induction kit (Nice roar).
Comfort
Good on short journeys, but a bit uncomfortable with long motorway drives.
-
Security and Service
Security
No alarm but immobiliser. Haven't had it nicked yet!
Service
Local garage, not main dealer, otherwise costs a bomb.
-
Problems and Ownership
Problems
Engine
Was using lots of oil (but no blue smoke), was told it's a common problem with 1.4 Zetec engine. Had a new engine under warranty with dealer and no further problems.
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