Ford Fiesta (2002 - 2008) 1.6 TDCi Ghia 5d (05) (2006/06) Owner Review

What does this car say about you?

It probably says I'm a cheapskate but I don't care. £35 road tax and 58mpg more than make up for it's lack of street cred.

What do your friends / family / neighbours think of the car?

The snobbier ones look down their noses at it but that's their problem

Would you buy this car again and why?

No. The wife's just got a new model Fiesta and it just so much better in all respects.

What are you likely to buy next?

Focus or new model Fiesta probably. Maybe a Skoda Fabia Vrs for a laugh.

Type of dealer you bought from?

Independent

Did you buy this car new?

No

What price did you pay?

£8,000

When did you buy the car?

March 2008

Did you get a good deal and why?

Car was on the front at £9k. Paid £8 with a full service, full tank and a year's tax (at £35 he wasn't giving much away there though)

Is there any special reason why you bought this car?

Downsized from a 2.5 litre Rover 75 when squirt went over £1 a litre and road tax went over £400.

What was the dealer like?

Very helpful. Ex Ford dealer specialising in late low mileage Fords

What's it like to drive?

It's not like the Rover 75 but it scuttles along nicely and corners extremely tidily. The torque from the 1.6 diesel makes overtaking a hoot. I get about 58mpg and the road tax is only £35 so it's as close as it gets to free motoring

What's it like to park?

A doodle

Have you had any problems with the car?

Nothing. It's been faultlessly reliable.

What's most practical about your car?

Small,easy to drive, easy to park

Favourite gadget, option or accessory?

Trip computer and 6 disc CD