Ford Fiesta (2008 - 2017) 1.6 Zetec S 3d (2009/58) Owner Review

What does this car say about you?

To be honest a lot of people are shocked to see someone that is 21 driving this car. But idont honestly know what it says about me lol

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

My friends and family love the look of it but when they hear of the problems and see them they think its unbelievable. Its nice to look at but they think the gadgets etc havent been thought through properly. I went and mentioned my cd player problem to them and they did say that alot of people are having problems with theres overheating.

Would you buy this car again and why?

No i wouldnt, biggest regret ever and i will be changing it soon. Only had it 6 months...thats long enough.

What are you likely to buy next?

Something that is not ford, possibly a VW Scirocco

Type of dealer you bought from?

Franchise

Did you buy this car new?

Yes

What price did you pay?

£17,500

When did you buy the car?

February 2009

Did you get a good deal and why?

I had a little bit of discount but i dont think i got that good a deal. I decided to get all the extras on the car but they didnt seem to make it a better deal.

Is there any special reason why you bought this car?

Just saw it and thought it was nice

What was the dealer like?

The dealer was ok, when i was looking was quick to put things through but some elements took ages and they kept extending the date i could have the car even though i had paid and could see the car out the back of the garage, they were just being difficult.

What's it like to drive?

Ever since i got the car i have had problems with the engine. For example, i drove my car yesterday and i went back to it today and it took it 4 attempts to start, oil is fine etc...its the engine. It never starts properly. when i first got it there was power there but now its rubbish. it rarely starts and the revs are never there. apart from that...its not bad to drive.

What's it like to park?

I hate parking and this car is quite easy to park!

Have you had any problems with the car?

Yes, my cd player doesnt always work, my blue tooth doesnt always work, my aux cable output socket isnt fitted properly, my dashboard keeps popping out, my display on my stereo doesnt work all the time and the volume doesnt always work. Also a stupid thing was i got a stone chip so got a touch up pen from them and the colour was completely wrong so now im just going to have to get the front of my car resprayed. And another annoying thing is the chairs, because i have a 3 door my seats when sliding forward to let people get in get stuck and lock up and wont move. Finally the voice control is pants, it will only work on FM.

What's most practical about your car?

umm...the size of the boot?!

Favourite gadget, option or accessory?

i love my body kit on the car.