Ford Fiesta 1.8 D LX 3d (1996/P) Owner Review
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Economy
Value
Cheap to buy and run.
Costs
See above.
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On the road
Driving
Handling ok, but acceleration non-existant.
Performance
Must be slowest car on the road.
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Living with it
Reliability
Fan belt tensioner noisy and alternator probs, otherwise sound.
Image
Fairly weak.
Comfort
Adequate for type of car.
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Security and Service
Security
No alarm. Suffered two breakins so far.
Service
Often received wrong parts, even when my own registration was used to source the part numbers.
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Problems and Ownership
Problems
Engine
Alternator bolts rusted preventing current reaching battery.
Other
Clutch starting to slip after 75,000 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?
Yes