Ford Fiesta 1.4 Zetec 5d (02) (2003/03) Owner Review
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Economy
Value
OK, but don't pay full price - there's loads out there. Poor standard spec.
Costs
Fuel economy isn't amazing. On the whole, cheap to run compared to larger cars.
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On the road
Driving
Drives pretty well.
Performance
Nippy. 1.4 dies a bit up hills. 1.25 probably better (even though its less actual horsepower).
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Living with it
Reliability
Not great. ECU failure, suspension humped, doesn't like cold mornings
Image
Looks really good, shame it isn't a better car in terms of reliability and materials
Comfort
Quite good, seats don't tend to hold you, car rolls a bit.
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Security and Service
Security
OK - usual immob etc .
Service
Ford dealer in Stirling is awful.
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Problems and Ownership
Problems
Engine
Engine failure - water leak on engine.
Other
Water leaks in lamps, bonnet won't open - cable stretched, suspension knocks.
Ownership
Did you buy the car new?
New
Would you buy the same model again?
No
Did you buy from the same manufacturer again?
Yes