Ford Fiesta 1.3

...it isn't, but my 5-door Ford Fiesta Encore Mk4 1.3l is no sports car. I am unable to afford a car of my own and accordingly share this with my father. I simpy pay my insurance, half the cost of maintenance and (the very expensive) petrol I use. Unusually, I've experienced this car in different ways to most people because it puts up with two people constantly using it, and now my younger brother has just begun to learn to drive, it's burdened with ...
...it now, unfortunately not mine! Ford want £90 per lock to replace which is an absolute joke and I think I'll just put up with the hassle until the lock completely gives in! **************************************************** You mentioned parts. Just how cheap are they? **************************************************** The right-side headlight started to dim a couple of weeks ago so I bought a new one and swapped it over. The bulb cost a ...

Radical-Machine 15.08.2006 · Read full review
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...be better. What is Ford Fiesta? Well if you have never heard of the Ford Fiesta you should be ashamed of yourself. They have been around since the 70’s and millions upon millions have lived and died. The Fiesta was produced to rival such cars as the Austin Metro and Renault 4. A Fiesta is a small car mainly designed for city transport and in no way is it designed to be a motorway cruiser. In my opinion the Fiesta is a good-looking car and ...
...region of £90 at a Ford dealer. The new Fiestas are very reliable so don’t expect to have to fork out money for repairs. The cabin in the Fiesta is quite dull with nothing to make it stand out from the crowd. Interior loos quite plasticy but most of the switches and controls are made well so I am assured build quality is to a high standard. The rear space is poor especially when compared with some of its rivals e.g. Skoda Fabia. I like the ...

wilsam00 04.04.2002 (11.05.2002) · Read full review
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...really go wrong with a Ford Fiesta, in whatever model you are considering. Obviously price will vary by a few grand dependent upon engine capacity, but I know 10-12 Ford Fiesta owners who have all been more than satisfied with the performance their cars provide. I recall when I was researching the purchase of a car, I spoke to a local garage owner who was trying to sell a Rover of some sort ... after viewing the car, I mentioned that I had pretty ...
...ugly in a car. Ford Fiesta's come in a range of different colours, with the option of metallic paint work as well - usually at an additonal cost. The interior is usually cream or grey. They are also a small to mid-sized car, which means they can fit into pretty much most spaces with ease. So, car parking is an absolute doddle, especially as your gunning position, sorry ... driving position is at a fairly decent height and not too low to the floor, ...

newty1977 19.01.2006 (12.04.2006) · Read full review
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...Neon - I wanted a Ford Escort - we ended up with a Ford Mondeo. If you have read my Mondeo op, you will know that I am actually pleased with my new car (apologies if I repeat bits of it). But I still wonder from time to time whether another Fiesta would have been more suitable. Over the last week, I have had the perfect opportunity to compare both cars. On Thursday last week our car went into the garage to be repaired following a recent road accident ...
...new Ford Fiesta Fun. Then on Monday this week, I hired a car to go to a software user group meeting with work and this car was also a brand new Fiesta. Switching between the Fiesta and Mondeo enabled me to experience for myself the differences between these two cars. So if you are thinking of buying a Ford car or any car for that matter and you are not sure whether to 'go large' or small, below is a brief comparison of the pros and cons of both the ...

jpass 03.12.2001 · Read full review
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By the time that Ford saw fit to further swell it's ranks with the Mk5 Fiesta, Britain's favourite supermini in it's previous incarnations was already popular as Pot Noodle in every town, street corner and driveway in the country. The boxy Mk1 from the seventies evolved into the slightly less boxy Mk2, which was replaced in 1989 by the all new Mk3, which was in turn facelifted and became the Mk4 which looked more like a shoe than a car. So with the ...
...sheet of paper, someone at Ford decided that there was life in the old dog yet, and that a subtle update to the old car was preferable to concieving and developing a whole new model. Now, had the previous car been ahead of it's time and packed with innovative ideas, another facelift may have done the trick for the jellymould Fiesta, but as previously mentioned, the car was essentially the same as when it was released as the Mk3 in 1989. Subtle tweaks ...

rockandrollstar 17.03.2003 (22.05.2003) · Read full review
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...free insurance when financed through Ford credit. The 1300 engine and light overall weight makes the car very nippy and the handling is very responsive. The Fiesta LX is only a small car but is similarly shaped to the Focus and consequently quite roomy inside - I am 6' tall and there was plenty of head room. All round visibility is excellent making parking the car a doddle. One slight niggle is the side view mirrors are small compared to other ...
...The Fiesta being a baby Ford doesn't have the same level of noise dampening as the Focus and Mondeo hence the road noise. The interior is OK but with the shape of the car giving it a roomy feel it seems Ford could have put more into it and filled it out a bit better. Saying that one of the accessories came into its own this morning, the heated front windscreen lifted a heavy frost in less than three minutes. The Fiesta LX is in one of the lowest ...

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This date in Fiesta build history provides marked improvements over earlier models. Having moved from a 1.1LX MkIII H Reg Fiesta to a newer, albeit still getting on a bit L Reg 1.3i Fiesta I cannot believe the improvements in the drive of the car when they are supposed to be of equal calibre, and also the way that the drive compares with newer cars in its class. Instantly the Fiesta is given a bit of life using the 1.3 engine, yet any Mark III Fiesta ...
...a much better buy for anyone looking out for a good small second hand car. Catalytic convertors come as standard, as does drivers air bags (passenger/power steer sometimes installed as option). There are numerous small touches to the interior and exterior such as colour coded covered petrol covers and nicer shaped mirrors. Immobiliser and alarm are also pre fitted. From a structural point of view the ride is tighter and the vehicle corners better ...

mas12779 23.11.2002 · Read full review
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...my car - a silver ford fiesta flight 1.3. After wanting the newer ford models and planning to save up and buy a different car for about 6 weeks i suddenly changed my mind after realising I actually loved the car I had and would be ever so sad to see it go. Its a brilliant first time car, the seats are comfortable, the clutch isnt heavy, the steering is light, it looks gorgeous inside when it is lit up at night. These cars are not too expensive neither, ...
...down on me yet! (*touches wooden table*) Parts are relatively cheap as well as cost of transport. It will cost about 30 -35 quid (depending on the petrol prices) to fill up my car and it will last for about 2 weeks and thats with around an hours worth of driving everyday. I would recommend this car to any first time drivers out there because it's simple, reliable and very lovable. I dont want to think about buying a newer car model anymore lol. Will ...

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...nice stereo, as the standard Ford unit lacks power and depth of sound. I chose a Fiesta because they look fantastic. Despite it being 6 years old the style still lives in the MK5 series. The dash was surprisingly attractive for an 11 year old design. The engine was simple, easy for maintenance and repairs and my mum had had a few, so my dad was happy (No SR Nova for me). Driving the car was a pleasure. Slow, but still fun. It tops out at 99.9mph, ...
...not seconds, but if you put it into a corner, the under steer could be minimized and some real fun could be had. Harsh driving wasn’t too thirsty either, with £23 going 300 miles. Breaking was a little hairy at times, especially in wet conditions, but driven sensibly, this would not be a problem. The steering was effortless, everywhere except in car parks. My sister managed though so it cant be too heavy (she’s only little bless!). The only gripe ...

CJD007 13.05.2003 (26.05.2003) · Read full review
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...sexier but I think a Ford does offer some hope of reliability or at the very least lots of fellow sufferers to comiserate with!.People also tell me the sumps often go porous and it attracts the rear bumper of my girlfriend's car on a regular basis-anyone know a good panelbeater!.The fiesta has been tweaked since since mine came out and not necessarily for the better as far as looks go at least.Enamel grilles on a small car shout 'I'm really sporty ...

fervicam 14.05.2001 · Read full review
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...can unequivocally say: Bravo Ford - a small car for 4 adults. Now for the drawbacks. When I first bought the car I had a whistling problem. The seal round the windscreen wasn't set properly and, as a result, the car whistled as I approached 70mph. Apparently this was a frequent problem with the first few batches off the assembly line. To their credit, the warranty covered it and it was fixed in a day. I'm sure this issue will have been resolved ...
...I am a contented Ford driver and I will be looking at the Fiesta and the Focus next time I buy. I just may be a little more superficial in the future. A reliable car with 5 doors and plenty of passenger space. Few cars can beat it, but some might be prettier. ...

cdmurphy 01.08.2005 · Read full review
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...but for me - the Ford Fiesta isn`t my cup of tea. I am talk about the brand new version of course - but the older ones also get a similar thumbs down too. The heater works great, the gearchange is nice, it has a good stereo and all the controls are nicely to hand. Read a car mag, such as What Car? and they will be in orgasm over the siting of the stereo (you don`t have to take your eyes off the road, etc.) I am sure the electrics won`t fail. Economy ...
...a cheap feel to it. Ford have used cheap materials, old parts - drab dashboards built in bulk, for example. 2: total lack of character - you would not give this car a name, for example. 3: and the worst thing of all. This car handles well but why is the engine so unrefined and gutless? Why is this engine still in production? How do they get away with it? How have they got away with it in the past? Didn`t they learn from the 1990 Escort experience. ...

SimonDolan 05.02.2003 · Read full review
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Compared to the old style fiesta, the styling of the car is far better and the build quality is far superior. The road handling is very good for a car in its class, and although the car is not particularly fast it gets you out of most tricky situations. The free insurance deal is very useful for younger drivers, and is available for any driver 17+ although some of the excess charges are quite high. The only frustration is the cigarette lighter adapter, ...

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This car is ideal for a young person like myself (19 years old) who cannot believe nor afford the scandalous insurance quotes we receive for driving a low-grouped-insurance car. The main selling point for me was the two years free insurance. After going to several insurance companies trying to obtain a quote for a L reg old fiesta, third party only, I was quoted in the region of £1000 for a year! Therefore the two years free insurance, as you can ...
...buying from brand new, there are no MOTs to worry about for the first three years! Mine is under warranty for the next year, with an option of a further two years for £150 to £200. I was rather surprised about the power of the car. Admittedly you are unlikely to be doing 0 - 62 mph in less than 15 seconds, but you don't have to worry about being overtaken by a 40 tonne haulage lorry (as i did)! Another pleasant surprise was the economy value of ...

Mick1293 14.08.2000 · Read full review
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...and as its a reliable ford it should be good for about 150,000 miles (well i hope it is i cant afford a new car). I think this Petrol 1.3 fiesta is ok on fuel i can get about 250 miles on a full tank thats motorway driving it cost about £25 to fill it up from nearly empty. I read somewhere it can do 39.8 miles per gallon which is ok it gets me from A to B. This car dont come with much but i wouldnt expect it to its a cheep little runaround you ...
...mine) the standard speakers are ok. The a/c is good if you get hot just open a window you get a good size boot the seats are confertable(i cant spell)and the driving position is good and for a standard car it handles very well. The inside of the car is plesent to look at and everything is in the right place easy to get to and to use all the dials on the dash like the speedo are easy to see and light up well for night driving.The seats look nice ...

mr_death69 08.03.2004 (10.03.2004) · Read full review
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