2001 Ford Fiesta zetec s review from UK and Ireland
"Very tasty"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Rear wheel bearing went at 38,000.
Had to change o gasket on the radiator which meant the car was leaking water.
Reluctor ring worn on front offside wheel which kept activating the ABS.
Usual wearing of the steering wheel.
General comments?
The car does handle extremely well however make sure that you have plenty of tread on your tyres as I almost lost control when the road was greasy.
Very fun car to drive, silky gear box and gear change. The car is very quick in second to third gears and is very comfortable at doing higher speeds on the motorway. The car is also decent on fuel when driven sensibly. Not the quickest at 0-60 however the car is only an insurance group 9 making it reasonable for a hot hatch and I have laughed off when racing against cars in its category (Astra SXI 16v, Saxo VTS)
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Model Year | 2001 |
| First year of ownership | 2004 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2006 |
| Engine and transmission | 1.6 16v Manual |
| Performance marks | 9/10 |
| Reliability marks | 9/10 |
| Comfort marks | 9/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 7/10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 5/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 30500 miles |
| Most recent distance | 45800 miles |
| Previous car | Vauxhall Corsa |
| Date of Entry | 15th February, 2006 |