Ford Fiesta (2002 - 2008) 1.6 TDCi Zetec S 3d (05) (2007/07) Owner Review
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Summary
What does this car say about you?
Old Boy Racer - I dont care with 60 mpg regularly
What do your friends / family / neighbours think of the car?
Smart Looking Car
Would you buy this car again and why?
Yes I already have another 2008 Zetec S from the same garage who agreed to buy back the faulty 2007 car when FORD TECHNICAL COULD NOT REPAIR the 2007. Tip if you have major problems with your Ford do not rely on FORD MOTOR COMPANY to resolve the issue.
What are you likely to buy next?
I would still stay with Ford - I was unlucky with KP07NVO which incidentally is still broken and stuck in Bury St Edmunds
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Buying experience
Type of dealer you bought from?
Franchise
Did you buy this car new?
Yes
What price did you pay?
£10,200
When did you buy the car?
March 2007
Did you get a good deal and why?
Purchased from Paynes of Hinckley via the internet due to cheap price at the time.
Is there any special reason why you bought this car?
Practicality and cheap to run. Looks - similiar to an ST without the heavy running costs
What was the dealer like?
Fantastic family owned Ford Dealer - Faultless.
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Driving it
What's it like to drive?
For a diesel good acceleration. Superb handling
What's it like to park?
Easy
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Living with it
Have you had any problems with the car?
Brief History of Ford Fiesta Zetec S TDCI index: KP07NVO March 2007 Car purchased brand new from Paynes of Hinckley. Watling Street. Hinckley. Leicestershire. LE10 3ED March 28th 2008 11701 miles. Full service carried out at – Marshall Ford in Bury St Edmunds. Advised vehicle may have an oil leak from the engine sump May 30th 2008 13859 miles. Oil leak repaired by Marshall Ford in Bury St Edmunds. £70.80 Warranty Bill July 1st 2008 14744 miles. Vehicle fan cut in causing battery to go flat whilst stationary – vehicle would not start – towed to garage by AA Recovery. Vehicle had a new Engine Control Module fitted by Marshall Ford in Bury St Edmunds. £446.19 Warranty Bill Between July 1st and August 18th the vehicle has constantly failed to start intermittently The list goes on..
What's most practical about your car?
Easy to drive - great roadholding - comfortable - good all round visibility
Favourite gadget, option or accessory?
Great looks
