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  • Summary

    5 out of 5 5.0

    What does this car say about you?

    Nothing, I hope. Don't really care.

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

    Seem to like it, although my son with three children would prefer I had something bigger.

    Would you buy this car again and why?

    Probably. One of the best cars to drive that I have had over nearly 50 years of driving.

    What are you likely to buy next?

    Possibly another Fiesta or Focus.

  • Buying experience

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Type of dealer you bought from?

    Independent

    Did you buy this car new?

    No

    What price did you pay?

    £12,000

    When did you buy the car?

    August 2010

    Did you get a good deal and why?

    I got a very good deal, trading my previous one-year-old Fiesta in, especially as the car I was buying was about nine months old but had done only 296 miles from new.

    Is there any special reason why you bought this car?

    I wanted a near-new low mileage Fiesta automatic.

    What was the dealer like?

    The dealer was extremely good. Very helpful.

  • Driving it

    5 out of 5 5.0

    What's it like to drive?

    One of the best cars I have driven of any size. Really good handling and steering response.

    What's it like to park?

    Quite easy. Not perfect but reasonable rear visibilty.

  • Living with it

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Have you had any problems with the car?

    Battery failure replaced under warranty. Brakes are noisy which the Ford dealer has been unable to cure.

    What's most practical about your car?

    Five doors and comfortable seating.

    Favourite gadget, option or accessory?

    Automatic transmission.