Ford Fiesta 1.25 LX 16V 5d (1999/S) Owner Review
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Economy
Value
Expensive when new and depreciates quickly.
Costs
Averages 40 mpg. Parts are cheap.
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On the road
Driving
Understeers when pushed hard, otherwise ride and handling are spot on. Gearbox is great.
Performance
Petty good for a 1.2. Sounds very nice.
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Living with it
Reliability
Excellent if you get a tidy one. Can be heavy on brake disks.
Image
Nothing special, but not as bad as a Corsa.
Comfort
Ride is excellent. A bit cramped in the back and quite noisy at speed.
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Security and Service
Security
Mines a basic LX, but comes with an immobiliser. Hasn't been nicked yet.
Service
Never been to the Ford garage.
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Problems and Ownership
Problems
Engine
Other
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