Ford Fiesta (2002 - 2008) 1.4 LX 5d (AC) (2002/02) Owner Review

What does this car say about you?

That i'm sensible. I have a car for the towns and dont need something big to show off.

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

They think its perfect for everyday use.

Would you buy this car again and why?

I wouldnt, there are just to many common faults with this modal, the sensors and trim panals. Waste of money i think,.

What are you likely to buy next?

I would like a Citroen C4.

Type of dealer you bought from?

Independent

Did you buy this car new?

No

What price did you pay?

£1,495

When did you buy the car?

January 2013

Did you get a good deal and why?

I did £1500 for a Fiesta with only 86K on the clock. Two previous owners who kept in in great condition. Plus had a full service two weeks before i bought it and the MOT was done on the morning i bought it.

Is there any special reason why you bought this car?

Just needed an upgrade from my old car.

What was the dealer like?

The drealer was so kind. Held the car for me so i could sort my insurance etc out. I highly recommed - Prescott Motors, Burton Latimer.

What's it like to drive?

For town driving, its perfect, good speed and feels safe to get around tight bends. Fuel wise is good, topping up £20 at £1.15 a litre gets me around 110miles. Once you get past around 50mph then it starts to get abit loud, i sometimes do a 3hour drive to Wales but need my music on most of the way as the 1.4 doesnt really like doing 70 - 8mph for long periods.

What's it like to park?

Easy as hell. With the power steering i can reverse with one hand with no problem. Good size rear window and due to the compact size, i can fit it in most places(Love being in a car park where there are Jags waiting to park and i just slip by and get straight in).

Have you had any problems with the car?

I love my car but it has, A Month after i bought it, the drivers door trim panal came off, lost it on the A14. Found out its a common problem with the modal due to the glue Ford uses. £25 to replace a bit of plastic. As well as that, my speed sensor keeps playing up. Iv been without a speedo for two days now, another common fault. How ever the design of the sensor is stupid. A pin is used to keep it in place however, my old pin is 12years old and cannot be removed.so i always will have this problem. One more coomon fault is the door sensors. My drivers door sensor has been loose for months now (Not got the time or know how to fix it) which means i always have a warning light on my dash, i cant have my interior light set to :On: as once iv locked the car, it stays on.

What's most practical about your car?

The space, its ok for now but i only have a wife and child in it. If you want two children or more, then look else where.

Favourite gadget, option or accessory?

None. Standed cd player about it.