Ford Fiesta (2002 - 2008) 1.4 LX 5d (AC) (2005/54) Owner Review

What does this car say about you?

Not a lot, which is why I like it. I can leave it anywhere and it never gets a second glance.

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

That I'm a bit skint, but it gets from A to B so I'm not that fussed.

Would you buy this car again and why?

No, it's too small, slow and fragile for my needs. It is however an excellent small car, and would make a good 1st or 2nd car purchase for a young driver.

What are you likely to buy next?

VW Passat Estate/Ford Mondeo Estate/Skoda Octavia/Audi A4 Estate are all being looked at.

Type of dealer you bought from?

Didn't buy from a dealer

Did you buy this car new?

No

What price did you pay?

£2,000

When did you buy the car?

April 2012

Did you get a good deal and why?

Purchased from my mum.

Is there any special reason why you bought this car?

No

What was the dealer like?

What's it like to drive?

Great to drive around town, fairly nippy with an excellent gear change. It does struggle a bit on hills, the engine doesn't have very much torque. Good on the motorway as long as you're deaf (very noisy).

What's it like to park?

Easy to park, very small dimensions by a lot of today's standards.

Have you had any problems with the car?

At first no. It was totally reliable from 60,000 to around 95.000 miles. However it is now getting a bit tired with just over 100,000 miles. I've just had the cambelt changed, will be looking to replace the car soon.

What's most practical about your car?

Has a good sized boot for such a small car, and plenty of room for 4 adults to travel comfortably.

Favourite gadget, option or accessory?

A totally gadget-free driving experience.