Ford Fiesta 1.25 Ghia 16V 5d (1998/R) Owner Review
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Economy
Value
Got mine for an absolute bargain. £1800 with only 32000 miles on the clock. However not all are this cheap.
Costs
I wouldn't call this car fuel efficient. However this may be made to look worse by its tiny fuel tank. It seems that I am constantly in the petrol station, but its really not that bad. I reckon 40-45mpg average. Services and parts are cheap.
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On the road
Driving
Great to drive. Good cornering, acceleration and good motorway performance for a small engine. The most fun car to drive I have ever driven.
Performance
For a small car it performs well with amazing acceleration off the mark. On the motorway it cruises well with more than enough power to overtake the slower drivers. Keeps up easily with cars with bigger engines. Smashing.
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Living with it
Reliability
no problems as yet but mine has low mileage.
Image
looks better with the 4-spoke alloys rather than the steel wheels. the car is a bit 'normal' but looks good all the same. looks better in the 3 door models and choose the black or silver other colours dont look as good
Comfort
Good in the front but its worth putting the shorter people in the back as leg room is minimal. Other than that ride is smooth and reasonably quiet on the motorway (louder with the alloys). Could sit in the seats for days.
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Security and Service
Security
Alarm and immobiliser with remote central locking (however the remote only works once you are practically on top of the car). Apparently has strong locks and a high class immobiliser.
Service
ford are generally good. however did take longer than i was told repair the remote central locking.
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Problems and Ownership
Problems
Engine
None.
Other
I only had one key when I bought this car the remote was not working. Cost £150 to get 2 new keys and the remote fixed. Bit steep I thought.
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