Ford Fiesta 1.25 Encore 5d (1998/S) Owner Review
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Economy
Value
Reasonable value for low miler 2nd hand buy.
Costs
Good economy. Reasonable for parts.
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On the road
Driving
Sharp handling. Steady at motorway speeds.
Performance
Very nippy in 1st, 2nd, 3rd, and comfortable at motorway speed.
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Living with it
Reliability
No breakdowns, but have had repairs.
Image
Basic model looks, well, basic…
Comfort
Not bad for enrty level. Seats OK for 5hr journey.
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Security and Service
Security
Immobiliser as standard.
Service
Used local independent (much better value).
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Problems and Ownership
Problems
Engine
Other
Front offside suspension bushes replaced after 25K miles.
Ownership
Did you buy the car new?
Used
Would you buy the same model again?
No
Did you buy from the same manufacturer again?
Yes