Ford Fiesta (2002 - 2008) 1.4 TDCi LX 5d (AC) (2004/54) Owner Review

What does this car say about you?

I enjoy a trip to my local mechanic.

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

Would you buy this car again and why?

No, because it's cost me more to repair than I have ever saved in tax/fuel costs. I don't get the fuel economy stated, this is probably because most of my diesel is used creating a massive smoke cloud.

What are you likely to buy next?

Toyota Yaris.

Type of dealer you bought from?

Didn't buy from a dealer

Did you buy this car new?

No

What price did you pay?

£3,400

When did you buy the car?

June 2011

Did you get a good deal and why?

Very bad deal - the car spent 10 weeks at the dealership just out of warranty. Ford had to change £1,500-worth of parts to find the fault.

Is there any special reason why you bought this car?

Cheap tax, fuel economy.

What was the dealer like?

Crooked

What's it like to drive?

Good drive, a bit underpowerede to overtake, but what you would expect for a small diesel engine.

What's it like to park?

Good

Have you had any problems with the car?

Ye,s so far... ECU, engine wiring loom, injector seals, injector fuel pipes, wiper arm fell off, brake cables and ajusters, rear heater stopped working, blows black smoke, radio started making clicking noise, just started to leak oil and the trim fell off the rear door! Only done 81,000 miles.

What's most practical about your car?

Good size boot and rear seats for a small car.

Favourite gadget, option or accessory?

Heated windscreen.