1985 Ford Fiesta Popular review from UK and Ireland
"Cheap 1st Car"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Not much, clutch ratchet broke which cost £35.
Gear linkage needed adjusting costing £5.
Normal stuff like pads and discs.
Sills replaced costing £70 and the arches were rusting a fair bit.
General comments?
Good little car for a learner driver and cost pennies to run. They are a relaible and sturdy workhorse.
Interior was a bit basic and the car only had one wing mirror. I therefore got one from a scrap yard and fitted it.
Still see the car around today and is still in good nick.
Response when driving hard was good and you knew what the car was doing handling wise.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| First year of ownership | 1996 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 1997 |
| Engine and transmission | 1.0 Manual |
| Performance marks | 5/10 |
| Reliability marks | 8/10 |
| Comfort marks | 7/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 8/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 74000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 96000 miles |
| Date of Entry | 30th July, 2002 |