Ford Fiesta (2008 - 2017) 1.4 Titanium 3d (2009/59) Owner Review
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Summary
What does this car say about you?
Desires luxury but can't afford a proper sized car.
What do your friends / family / neighbours think of the car?
It's cute.
Would you buy this car again and why?
No.
What are you likely to buy next?
Ford Focus TDCI (2012). Better for motorway driving.
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Buying experience
Type of dealer you bought from?
Independent
Did you buy this car new?
No
What price did you pay?
£6,950
When did you buy the car?
August 2012
Did you get a good deal and why?
Yes; price reduced to sell quickly.
Is there any special reason why you bought this car?
Economy
What was the dealer like?
Friendly; not pushy.
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Driving it
What's it like to drive?
Bad for motorway driving. No 6th gear. 5th gear possible at 40 MPH. 6th gear required for higher speeds. Road tyre noise at higher speeds. Difficult to achieve Ford's quoted MPG figures.
What's it like to park?
Reverse gear has no lift switch. Often grinds and fails to engage. Rear view is narrow.
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Living with it
Have you had any problems with the car?
No.
What's most practical about your car?
Good for town driving.
Favourite gadget, option or accessory?
Auto climate control. Auto lights. Auto wipers.
