2001 Ford Fiesta Zetec S review from UK and Ireland
"Great looking, great handling car for a very reasonable price"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Had the car a few months and nothing has gone wrong.
General comments?
Fantastic piece of kit.
The handling is fantastic. Best car I've ever driven. Could do with a little more power for motorway runs, but this isn't what you buy this car for. Just stick to the B-roads and you'll be laughing all the way. Superb grip, gearchange and brakes. Torque isn't bad either. I think it's roughly 107lb/ft which I believe is about the same as the VTS.
Interior is OK. The coloured leather on the steering wheel has worn slightly. I have seen a few Zetec S's which suffer from this.
Overall I'm over the moon with my car.
One small point I'd like to make is that this car should be purchased in Imperial Blue. The Zetec S was the only Fiesta available in this colour so it makes it a bit more exclusive. Scrubs up nice and shiny too :)
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| First year of ownership | 2003 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2003 |
| Engine and transmission | 1.6 Manual |
| Performance marks | 8/10 |
| Reliability marks | 9/10 |
| Comfort marks | 9/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 7/10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 7/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 23000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 27000 miles |
| Date of Entry | 28th August, 2003 |