Ford Fiesta 1.25 Finesse 3d (2003/03) Owner Review
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Economy
Value
I bought a 6 month old ex- demonstration and saved £2,500 off the normal price for this, would definately buy nearly new cars the same way again.
Costs
Not too impressed about a £160 first service for an oil change.
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On the road
Driving
Great handling small car, so easy to drive, steering is so light yet so responsive and the gearbox is so easy.
Performance
Not bad, im sure its 0 - 62 time is quicker than 14 seconds as stated, little sluggish at times but between 4 - 5000 revs it takes off.
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Living with it
Reliability
Only one problem at 13,500 with spark plugs, other than that just keeps going, and it gets treated hard, motorway journeys each week.
Image
I think the car looks smart and I'm not ashamed to drive about in it. I love the shaping to the body.
Comfort
Very roomy compared to old Fiesta's, nice big comfy seats, enough room in the back for 3 adults, however loaded like this you dont want to go for it.
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Security and Service
Security
I assume it's good, no-one has tried breaking in though. It's immobilised and with the standard head unit no-one's going to attempt to unless you leave valuables on show.
Service
Took it to local dealership for arising problem, they weren't happy to offer me a courtesy car, as I'm only 20 and not 21, did not notify me when car was fixed or of progress. Had to keep calling and got nowhere.
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Problems and Ownership
Problems
Engine
Water leaked from window washers, corroded seals around spark plugs, running on 3 cylinders, replaced now and working fine.
Other
Windscreen squealed at around 90mph, now replaced.
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