Ford Fiesta (2002 - 2008) 1.25 Finesse 5d (2004/54) Owner Review

What does this car say about you?

Not alot, young male driver, sensible average car.

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

Decent second car, cheapish to run, abit noisy at higher speeds.

Would you buy this car again and why?

Only if the price and condition was right and was a high spec, Zetec or Ghia model, bigger engine.

What are you likely to buy next?

VW golf, Honda Civic, Ford Focus, Renault Megane, Peugeot 307...

Type of dealer you bought from?

Independent

Did you buy this car new?

No

What price did you pay?

£2,000

When did you buy the car?

January 2013

Did you get a good deal and why?

Average, a lot to pay for what it was, not the best deal however was very convenient.

Is there any special reason why you bought this car?

Needed a car.

What was the dealer like?

Average.

What's it like to drive?

Nippy and responsive in town and on country roads, however very noisy on motorways and required a change down for hills and going into the fast lane, not a great car for long distance drives.

What's it like to park?

Very easy, lots of visibility, easy to see where ends of the car are. Nice light steering made it a pleasant experience.

Have you had any problems with the car?

Yes, the thermostat failed leaving me stranded and the car over heated.

What's most practical about your car?

Decent sized boot and enough room for 5 adults.

Favourite gadget, option or accessory?

Absolutely nothing, very basic finesse spec, sound quality from the speakers was its best point.