1997 Ford Fiesta LX 16v review from UK and Ireland
"Feisty and fun... but economical"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
New exhaust at just under 60,000 miles, but the garage stated that the faulty exhaust was the original fitted one!!
General comments?
This car has an excellent engine which is both economical and responsive.
It is much quicker than it looks and will keep up with much more powerful cars until about 80 mph.
The interior is well thought out, and I think quite nice.
In my opinion the only drawback is the road noise.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| First year of ownership | 2002 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2003 |
| Engine and transmission | 1.25 Zetec 16v Manual |
| Performance marks | 8/10 |
| Reliability marks | 10/10 |
| Comfort marks | 7/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 9/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 51000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 72000 miles |
| Previous car | Hyundai Accent |
| Date of Entry | 19th January, 2004 |