Ford Fiesta 1.4 LX 5d (AC) (2002/52) Owner Review

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Economy
Value
I bought new when they first came out, so I doubt I got a very good price compared to now.
Costs
First 10,000-mile service cost £120 at main dealer.
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On the road
Driving
Can actually be quite fun on windy roads. As good as a Focus.
Performance
You notice the small engine on longer drives, but othewise fine.
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Living with it
Reliability
Fine, although I get some strange noises when starting from cold now...
Image
Ok - tidy, not exciting. Cracking CD player/speakers though.
Comfort
Pretty good. I used to get mild lower back pains in my last car on a long journey, but these have now disappeared.
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Security and Service
Security
Not stolen yet and non-standard fit stereo equipment is good deterent.
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Problems and Ownership
Problems
Engine
Other
Rear windows have a habit of unwinding themselves slowly over a period of weeks.
Ownership
Did you buy the car new?
New
Would you buy the same model again?
No
Did you buy from the same manufacturer again?
Yes