Ford Fiesta (2002 - 2008) 1.4 TDCi Studio 3d (05) (2008/08) Owner Review

What does this car say about you?

I wasted my money.

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

Good looking car but unreliable.

Would you buy this car again and why?

Defiantly wouldn't buy this car again! due to the problems.

What are you likely to buy next?

Mazda 2 1.3.

Type of dealer you bought from?

Independent

Did you buy this car new?

No

What price did you pay?

£3,900

When did you buy the car?

March 2011

Did you get a good deal and why?

Yes, the cheapest 08 reg fiesta i could find on the market. looked spotless and ran well.

Is there any special reason why you bought this car?

First car, small, economical and good looking.

What was the dealer like?

Bit wierd and didn't know anything about the history of the car.

What's it like to drive?

Brilliant economy, sticks to the road, but feels abit powerless.

What's it like to park?

Being a small car its really easy to park.

Have you had any problems with the car?

Yes defiantly needed new drive train, couple of leaks in the engine. both front wheel bearings went, clutch pin broke (floppy useless pedal). Very recent problems as i come round to sell it. (last 2 weeks)... injector seal goes, so i got them fixed, then the turbo piping blows!!! Overall this car cost me £2500 in damage and money lost from selling after 10 months of driving it.

What's most practical about your car?

Economy because its sure not the reliability.

Favourite gadget, option or accessory?

Very standard car, nothing too exciting.