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for Ford Fiesta 1.8 D

Rating Summary based on 13 reviews

  • 5 Stars
    		4
  • 4 Stars
    		6
  • 3 Stars
    		1
  • 2 Stars
    		1
  • 1 Star
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  		• 3.6
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  		• 4.5
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  • 4 of 4 Ciao users found the following review helpful
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    theavens2011

    5 Stars 2011 Review of a Ford Fiesta 1.8 D 1998 LX Review with images 13/02/2011
    User recommends the product

    Advantages Advantages Fuel economy, comfort, drivability

    Disadvantages Disadvantages Acceleration

    Introduction: Hello there. My name is Tom and I shall be writing an in-depth review on a car I have recently purchased in the North East of Scotland which is Ford Fiesta 1.8 litre Diesel. This version is the "LX" which means it has absolutely no frills, bells or indeed whistles. I am a university student at the University of Edinburgh and will be looking to commute weekly to Aberdeen to see friends and the girlfriend. I have read several reviews on ciao! about this car and thought to add my own so I will try to be as in-depth as possible. Please leave me comments if you feel I should add ... more
  • 6 of 6 Ciao users found the following review helpful
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    Level 2 benham

    Member since 24/01/2004

    Reviews written: 15

    4 Stars An Oldie, But A Goodie 13/01/2006
    User recommends the product

    Advantages Advantages Cheap To Run, Reliable 300k+ Engine

    Disadvantages Disadvantages Noisy, Sluggish, Not As Refined As Rivals

    Fiestas, and me, we're in a love, I can't get enough of them, and I've purchased a 97 1.8D to get me to college and back, (about a 60 mile round trip each day.) Now, I am a die hard petrol head, but the 50+MPG appealed, its a Fiesta, its Blue, I thought, I'll love it. Me and "Sooty" fell out pretty quickly, after jumping out a mk4 1.4 Zetec into a mk4 1.8 diesel, I promtply revved the nuts out of the engine and nearly blew it up on the way home. I thought, "I know these things are slow, but....." It struggled to get to sixty in two miles of clear, straight road, and the soot pouring out the ... more
  • 3 of 3 Ciao users found the following review helpful
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    daniel_keenan_2004

    5 Stars FORD FIESTA DIESEL 1.8 LX 5 DOOR 13/04/2007
    User recommends the product

    Advantages Advantages CHEAP TO RUN, CHEAP SERVICING, CHEAP TO BUY

    Disadvantages Disadvantages SLOW, CAN BE CRAMPED

    I BOUGHT MY FIESTA ABOUT 3 YEARS AGO NOW AT A PRICE OF £1650 IT HAD DONE 68,000 MILES AND STILL RUNS A TREAT. Since then i have covered more than 30,000 miles and the only problem i have has was a seized front brake caliper, the reason for this was the fact the car was left stood for 6 weeks in portsmouth dockyard, the salt caused it to seize. It only cost me £100 for a new caliper, a pair of discs and brake pads. MAINTENANCE: I do most of the serviceing my self, i change the oil every 5000 miles this only cost £25 and is one of the best things you can do for a high milage diesel. I replace ... more
  • 1 of 1 Ciao users found the following review helpful
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    adamdoggy

    4 Stars Practical little car with no frills 20/04/2005
    User recommends the product

    Advantages Advantages Cheap parts, economical

    Disadvantages Disadvantages Slow, minor electrical faults, noisy

    Economy Superstar, 50 miles per gallon. Reliability I have had two diesel Fiestas. The first was so reliable that I bought a second. That wasn't. Oh well. So I would say reliability is variable. My current car gets through glow plugs and suspension arms like nothing else. Style Excuse me? Practical-looking. Acceleration Poor but ok once you are up to speed. Value for money Good. Parts are cheap and easy to get hold of. Good fuel economy. Unlikely to be stolen as it is slow. Problems Minor electrical faults, e.g. rear windscreen wiper and radio only work intermittently. This has been the case ... more
  • 11 of 12 Ciao users found the following review helpful
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    pavlidze

    4 Stars The most popular small car ! 05/08/2006
    User recommends the product

    Advantages Advantages Small and fast.

    Disadvantages Disadvantages The rust comes out to fast !!

    Ford Fiesta - the most popular car in the group of SMALL cars (at least in Lithuania). Maybe thats why wee have chose this car in our research. The name Ford Fiesta has appeared in year 1976, when the first Ford Fiesta has been made (the old Fiesta). And already in 1989 a new model has been made. The 3 generation Ford Fiesta (to wich we have got used). In year 1992 manufacturers have improved this model: more updatings has been added and some Exterior changes are made. In year 1996 the manufacturers have started to made the other (next) model (4 generation). So the 3 generation Ford Fiesta was ... more
  • 5 of 6 Ciao users found the following review helpful
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    alleykatz

    4 Stars fiesta party 12/08/2000
    User recommends the product

    Advantages Advantages reliable economical

    Disadvantages Disadvantages lacking in features

    When I wanted a small but economical car, I turned to the ford fiesta. It was a straight choice between fiesta and a peugeot 206. Price wise, for the same money I could get a newer model of used fiesta than the peugeot. The biggest downside in the diesel model is its lack of features, no leccy windows and sunroof, not even a cigarette lighter (just a space for it). The interior is basic, no console, upholstery is comfortable but not as luxerious as some of the top range fiestas. But strictly speaking that does not detract the reliability of the car. It gets me to work, and saves on fuel. It is ... more
  • 5 of 5 Ciao users found the following review helpful
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    Jamadus

    5 Stars Do Consider Buying A Ford 24/05/2007
    User recommends the product

    Advantages Advantages Econonical, Good Looks, Confortable Drive

    Disadvantages Disadvantages When People Are Concerned A Little Tight In The Back

    Great car very economical got me from Sheffield to London and back on 30 pounds, I have 99 model which has a nice modern look, Comfortable to drive. Space wise it has a decent sized boot for this size of car which has the potential for lot more when you fold down the back seats EG I had my full size mountain bike in the back with space a plenty. But can be quite tight for space with a few larger persons in the back, Very popular car so easy to find spares for example I needed a new tyre which would normally set you back a good 40 pound + but with a little trip to the scrap yard 10 pounds got ... more
  • 18 of 18 Ciao users found the following review helpful
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    Level 2 saontd

    Member since 02/10/2004

    Reviews written: 8

    1 Star The Worst Car I ever had 12/11/2004
    User doesn't recommend the product

    Advantages Advantages Its a diesel

    Disadvantages Disadvantages Better built cars are made by 5 year olds with LEGO

    This car was the worst car I ever had. I got it new in 1995 on a company lease. Cost new at time £8000 The good bits: Having to think really hard here. Ok the engine gave fair economy but not particularly good for a diesel. Average mpg 38-42. Worst mpg 35 on a very long run! It was easy enough to service. The bad bits: It rusted from new! both front and rear valances rusted immediately. The steering; Oh my god you need muscles like Arnold Schwarzenneger to parallel park this. My wife just refused to drive it. The trim; from new dreadful noise coming from centre console. The seat squeeked liked ... more
  • 8 of 11 Ciao users found the following review helpful
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    chrisbryson

    2 Stars Cheap but not so chearful! 17/01/2004
    User doesn't recommend the product

    Advantages Advantages fuel is very cheap

    Disadvantages Disadvantages was overtaken by a tortoise

    ENCORE 1.8D (1997) Bought this car about 5 months ago. It is pretty cheap on fuel, but i was suprised at the cost of insuring it, also tax is pretty unfair as it is a 1.8, but being a diesel uses alot less fuel (obviously do not take this into account so you need to pay the higher car tax) Anyway, i was very shocked at the power on this car. It is the most underpowered car i have ever driven, acceleration is none existant, and overtaking other vehicles becomes quite a task. Basic features on the encore, and i mean basic. No extras at all. I have spent alot on this car getting it through the ... more
  • 5 of 8 Ciao users found the following review helpful
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    waga

    4 Stars Good value,that's been going strong since '95 10/07/2004
    User recommends the product

    Advantages Advantages damn cheap to run!

    Disadvantages Disadvantages damn slow!

    After having this particular car since 95, I can say without a doubt, it's the most reliable i've had! (bar the Merc) and I use this as my lil workhorse car, carrying all the stuff I dont want in the merc - like flatpack furntiure from Ikea. It's extremely cheap to run! getting *at least* 45+ mpg, and with diesel only a fraction of the cost dearer than unleaded, it goes without saying .. yow! No power steering makes it a bit of a bugger to drive tho. but insurance is cheap cheap cheap! I insure me as a main driver and my sister (still a student) and dad as secondary drivers for under £800 It;s ... more
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