1991 Ford Fiesta CVT review from Belgium
"Inexpensive to run, good second car"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
The car never broke down but needed to have the ball joints replaced twice.
The valves need to be adjusted often in order to get a good gas mileage & acceptable cold starting abilities.
General comments?
Surprisingly comfortable little car: Fairly quiet on the road, good driving position and very comfortable front seats.
The continuously variable transmission is an asset when going uphill on highways and allow the engine to run at low RPM when cruising.
Although the car is very stable at highway speeds, it doesn't handle bumps very well.
Inside, the materials used are durable but poorly assembled and rattle constantly.
The keys are low quality and have been replaced 3 times!!!
Very low maintenance costs and parts are always quickly dispatched.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| First year of ownership | 1991 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2001 |
| Engine and transmission | 1.1L Automatic |
| Performance marks | 6/10 |
| Reliability marks | 9/10 |
| Comfort marks | 8/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 7/10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 10/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 200 kilometres |
| Most recent distance | 167000 kilometres |
| Date of Entry | 25th November, 2001 |