Ford Fiesta 1.4 LX 5d (AC) (2002/02) Owner Review
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Economy
Value
Size, flexibility and standard items make up for higher cost in this class of car. Recent trade-in reveals big depreciation though - 45% in 1 year!
Costs
Cheap to run and insure.
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On the road
Driving
Very good, apart from comfort issue on longer journies - see below.
Performance
1.4 petrol has to driven hard to get decent performance. I've subsequently tried the 1.4 TDCI and this is VASTLY superior.
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Living with it
Reliability
No issues apart from tailgate release failed. Fixed under warranty.
Image
Hmm. Looks better from the back. Black lower front bumper makes it look naff head-on.
Comfort
Short journeys are fine. Long are a problem - front centre floor console leaves insufficient room between left foot and clutch pedal. Also, the height of the console digs into the calf and causes me a dead leg after more than 2 hours.
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Security and Service
Security
Nothing to comment on - intergrated hi-fi is a good idea!
Service
I like Ford - what can I say? Not impressed with treatment when I complained about dead-leg issue so on this point, I would mark as a 2.
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Problems and Ownership
Problems
Engine
Cooling fan replaced after 6 months (warranty).
Other
Tailgate and 2 recalls for something (can't remember).
Ownership
Did you buy the car new?
New
Would you buy the same model again?
No
Did you buy from the same manufacturer again?
Yes