Ford Fiesta 1.6 Zetec S 3d (2001/Y) Owner Review
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Economy
Value
Not bad. Not as common as Saxo. A/C, E/Q, ABS etc.
Costs
Service cheap. Standard for a Ford. 40mpg. 10mpg wen on limit.
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On the road
Driving
Good until anti-roll bars went within 100 miles. Gearbox went plus engine as well. Not impressed. Very poor build quality.
Performance
Needs to be faster. Only 0-62 in 10.3. Saxo VTR is less insurance group and faster (9.7).
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Living with it
Reliability
Poor gearbox. Handle to open door is loose on both sides. A lot of rattles.
Image
Bodykit, alloys etc. A bit too Essex boy still.
Comfort
Good driving position. Nice steering wheel.
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Security and Service
Security
Not a problem yet.
Service
Gave me a car when gearbox went.
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Problems and Ownership
Problems
Engine
Blew up.
Other
Poor interior.
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