Ford Fiesta 1999

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  • Economy

    Value

    4 out of 5 4.0

    You get loads of equipment for a low price.

    Costs

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Cheap insurance and parts. Reasonable fuel consumption.

  • On the road

    Driving

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Good handling. Steering is nice and light.

    Performance

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Good for a small engine but it needs to be revved.

  • Living with it

    Reliability

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Seems ok.Gearbox is a bit whiney.Ford Zetec engines are usually good.

    Image

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Best looking Fiesta apart from the zetec S.10 times better looking than the new Fiesta which looks like a mini focus but uglier.

    Comfort

    4 out of 5 4.0

    I've got leather seats in mine which are nice and comfortable. Although the leather is so cold on a cold day you end up feeling like Frosty the snowman.

  • Security and Service

    Security

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Alarm, Immobiliser and remote central double locking as standard.

    Service

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Ford Parts are too expensive from the main dealer.They are cheaper from smaller car shops.

  • Problems and Ownership

    Problems

    Engine

    Seems to have a bit of a flat spot around 3,000rpm in 3rd gear.

    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