Ford Fiesta (2002 - 2008) 1.4 TDCi Style 3d (Climate) (2006/56) Owner Review

What does this car say about you?

I'm broke.

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

Its sensible.

Would you buy this car again and why?

Probably not, maybe the Zetec S version.

What are you likely to buy next?

Civic Type s 2.2 diesel.

Type of dealer you bought from?

Independent

Did you buy this car new?

No

What price did you pay?

£1,600

When did you buy the car?

September 2012

Did you get a good deal and why?

Got it cheap as it was high mileage and had some dents.

Is there any special reason why you bought this car?

Low running costs.

What was the dealer like?

Very friendly.

What's it like to drive?

In a a word- awful Probably the slowest car I've ever owned. Overtaking is something that needs forward planning and luck!! 0-60 needs a calendar not a stopwatch and it only does about 85 flat out. Handling is not a crisp as you would think, its frightenly prone to oversteering not really much fun to drive on b-roads. Suspension is very firm but doesn't seem to offer the taught handling associated with this. Have bottomed it out on a few lumpy B-roads before.

What's it like to park?

Very easy.

Have you had any problems with the car?

Between 140-172k... Fuel return pipes £140 Track rod end Exhaust mid section £70.

What's most practical about your car?

60+ mpg and £30 a year road tax Surprisingly big inside for a small car. Im 6'2" and Ive got plenty of head and legroom..

Favourite gadget, option or accessory?

The aircon.