Other Ford Fiesta (2002 - 2008) models:

  • Summary

    4 out of 5 4.0

    What does this car say about you?

    Nothing much, pretty inoffensive and unoticable.

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

    Good car, bit small.

    Would you buy this car again and why?

    No, moved on to bigger cars. Not practical enough now as have a family.

    What are you likely to buy next?

    Got a larger 2005/05 Ford Focus 1.4 LX 5-door.

  • Buying experience

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Type of dealer you bought from?

    Independent

    Did you buy this car new?

    No

    What price did you pay?

    £5,495

    When did you buy the car?

    November 2006

    Did you get a good deal and why?

    Took the Escort convertible for part-ex of £1000 (lost £2500 in 6 months plus money spent on it). Fiesta was 2 and half years olf, 21,000 miles on the clock. Best around at the price and mileage.

    Is there any special reason why you bought this car?

    Needed to replace the 1997/R Ford Escort 1.6i Calypso Convertible.

    What was the dealer like?

    Good dealer, friendly and helpful.

  • Driving it

    4 out of 5 4.0

    What's it like to drive?

    Quite nimble, not bad, poor full economy with 17" alloys on though. Better with the standard Ford 15" ones.

    What's it like to park?

    Easy

  • Living with it

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Have you had any problems with the car?

    Nothing at all went on this car.

    What's most practical about your car?

    Not much to be honest, good size for parking though.

    Favourite gadget, option or accessory?

    CD player, the car itself was pretty basic.