Ford Fiesta (2008 - 2017) 1.0 Titanium 5d (2013/63) Owner Review
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Summary
What does this car say about you?
For a first car, the car is pretty much a great steed, yes the 1.0 engine struggles to get you up to any sort of speed, but for around town it's very good. Overall I'd say the car is a great starting block for myself.
What do your friends / family / neighbours think of the car?
Friends: they like the cars looks and the practicality. Family: the practicality is a good point but the lack of power is a downfall.
Would you buy this car again and why?
Truthfully probably not, the lack of power means overtaking is difficult, the slight issues and also the car is not made to a high quality, these all throw me off getting another Fiesta.
What are you likely to buy next?
Seat Leon FR 1.8 TSI.
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Buying experience
Type of dealer you bought from?
Franchised
Did you buy this car new?
No
What price did you pay?
£11,995
When did you buy the car?
February 2014
Did you get a good deal and why?
I got a relative good deal on the car after the trade in only old vehicle I managed to get the car for just over £7000.
Is there any special reason why you bought this car?
What was the dealer like?
Lookingn back I would never go back to a dealership like this, the service was poor and the staff were not very helpful with all the cars information.
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Driving it
What's it like to drive?
As a drivers car; not very well; the electric steering is too light to feel any real feedback from, but in terms of an average driver; the car could not be easier to drive, all round great visibility, light clutch and decent sized mirrors, of course the light steering is easy for parking too.
What's it like to park?
The car is very easy to manoeuvre at low speeds due to its good visibility and light steering, however I cannot park the car perfectly straight when reversing into a space as the mirrors don't give a good enough view of the side of the car.
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Living with it
Have you had any problems with the car?
A few little niggles, the passenger tail/brake light bulb blew out twice and the passenger LED DRL's occasionally go out.
What's most practical about your car?
In terms of practicality, easily the engine and space: the tiny 1.0 engine can get 60+ mpg no problem if you drive carefully, and the 5 door has acceptable room in the back with a huge boot.
Favourite gadget, option or accessory?
The SYNC function is pretty useful at times to save scrolling through endless lists, also the "Eco-driving" which shows little green stars to state how economicly you are driving.
