Ford Fiesta (2002 - 2008) 1.4 TDCi Finesse 3d (2003/53) Owner Review
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Summary
What does this car say about you?
That i want to save money
What do your friends / family / neighbours think of the car?
They all defend it when i continuously say i want to trade it in for a bigger car
Would you buy this car again and why?
It's one of the best cars to drive that falls into the low tax band (£35) so if i continue to require low cost motoring then yes.
What are you likely to buy next?
Always changing my mind. Possibly a more powerful diesel, maybe a 2.2 tdci Mondeo or Mazda 6 diesel.
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Buying experience
Type of dealer you bought from?
Independent
Did you buy this car new?
No
What price did you pay?
£3,750
When did you buy the car?
June 2008
Did you get a good deal and why?
No. Bad deal on part ex and wish i never chose their finance plan.
Is there any special reason why you bought this car?
Very cheap to run
What was the dealer like?
not bad
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Driving it
What's it like to drive?
Handles well. Engine and gearing take a while to get used to. You need to rev hard before changing up else it struggles. It doesn't like cruising at 30mph in 4th. Fine on motorway if you stay below 80mph.
What's it like to park?
Simple
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Living with it
Have you had any problems with the car?
No
What's most practical about your car?
MPG, Biggish boot for supermini, £35 tax, easy to park
Favourite gadget, option or accessory?
You don't get much on the Finesse apart from a CD player. Oh, and Keep fit windows ;-)
