Ford Fiesta 1.1i 3d (1993/K) Owner Review
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Economy
Value
Cheap to buy. Mine has a naff engine, but so far has never failed to start. Parts are easy and cheap to obtain. Front disc and pad replacement cost under £30 to DIY.
Costs
Cheap on fuel and insurance, but has oil and fuel probslems if you run it for less than 3 or 4 mins.
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On the road
Driving
Poor understeer when at the extremes, but happy and stable at the national limit. Never feels unable to cope.
Performance
Not a race car, nor did I intend it to be. Fine with three people in, but put too much weight in and you will find yourself in trouble.
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Living with it
Reliability
Apart from a dead alternator, worn rings, big end bearings and funny valves, it has never failed me.
Image
Looks better with some alloys and some minor body kit, but looks fine as it is.
Comfort
No adjust in the wheel or seat height (will rule out tall drivers, but small (5ft) will find it ok).
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Security and Service
Security
Rubbish as standard.
Service
Had trouble finding exactly what engine I had. Ford were excellent.
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Problems and Ownership
Problems
Engine
Rubbish piston rings, big end bearings and rattling valves. All have a build defect.
Other
Brake discs warp too easy as they are so small, but dead easy and cheap to replace.
Ownership
Did you buy the car new?
Used
Would you buy the same model again?
Yes
Did you buy from the same manufacturer again?
Yes