| Year of manufacture | 1992 |
| First year of ownership | 1999 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2000 |
| Engine and transmission | 1.8 diesel Manual |
| Performance marks | 8 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 10 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 8 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 10 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 8 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) |
8.8 / 10
|
| Distance when acquired | 64000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 80000 miles |
| Previous car | Ford Escort |
Summary:
A great economical basic car
Faults:
Nothing.
General Comments:
A great basic car. Surprisingly quick for a diesel if you make the most of its pulling power. Diesel engine is very very economical - typical 65mpg, starts quickly in all weathers, very reliable. I'd never buy a petrol car again after having owned a diesel.
Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes
Review Date: 6th June, 2000
| Year of manufacture | 1992 |
| First year of ownership | 1999 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2000 |
| Engine and transmission | 1.8 16v petrol Manual |
| Performance marks | 9 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 10 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 9 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 5 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) |
8.3 / 10
|
| Distance when acquired | 88000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 97000 miles |
| Previous car | Citroen Saxo |
Faults:
Catalytic converter needed replacing and is still very noisy. Brake pads and discs. Headlight bulbs, nothing very major.
General Comments:
The 1.8 16v XR2i is a vast improvement on the 8v. It's quicker, handles better (much better!!!), has got rid of that horrible blue stripe. The engine is so much more torquey and responsive - that said, you do have to wait until 4000rpm for the power to kick, but it really does kick. I can overtake and lose other cars with ease. I've kept up with an Escort RS Turbo in it (and that is no lie) and when I had a passenger test 0-60, it came out as 8.3 secs.
Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes
Review Date: 15th April, 2000
The 8v XR2i has a better top end speed than the 16v. The 8v can do 118mph while the 16v can only manage 113. The 8v is more of a true old school hot hatch and it demands more skill to drive as it has shorter gear ratios.
The xr2i 8v standard has the same 0-60 as the 16v (fast ford). I know 3 people with 16v all standard and I used to be side by side with them I now have performance plugs, leads, k&n57i and a full stainless and they get left! I am curious to know how you would get 180bhp at the flywheel with a bit of re-programming never mind at the wheels so if you would like to let me know in a reply that would make for some interesting reading. Cheers 2iGUY.
| Year of manufacture | 1992 |
| Engine and transmission | 1.6 petrol |
| Performance marks | 9 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 8 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 5 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 8 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) |
7.5 / 10
|
Faults:
Alternator at 98,000, door mirror linkage, rev counter at 105,000, exhaust (original system) at 95,000 miles, fog light switch at 102,000.
General Comments:
Excellent performance, faster than a 205GTi but doesn't handle as well.
Main gripe are the seats which are a bit hard but you'll get used to them. A great little car with more power than you expect! Buy one!
Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes
Review Date: 21st February, 1999
I must say I had an Escort RS Turbo up till last Friday when some idiot nicked it. I'm now getting an XR2i cause they're good motors, and a 205 GTi is not quick!
I must admit, after owning a XR2i and driving a 205 GTi 1.6 a few times, I have realised that the XR2i was faster, but the 205 handles better and is more fun. Still, the build quality of the Fiesta is better so take your pick.
| Year of manufacture | 1992 |
| Engine and transmission | 1.6 petrol |
| Performance marks | 6 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 8 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 7 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 5 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 5 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) |
6.2 / 10
|
Faults:
Bulkhead leaks on passenger side.
Quick wearing steering and joints etc.
Rattling exhaust baffle.
General Comments:
Not as good as a 205 GTI!!
Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes
Review Date: 29th June, 1998