1993 Ford Fiesta XR2i 16v review from UK and Ireland
"A sleeper"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Crank timing sensor replaced after much trouble starting!
New front shocks.
Discs and pads replaced at 40k.
General comments?
In standard form the 16v XR2i is a frustrating car, it starts to run out of puff at 5600rpm! Not good for a 16v.
However I have replaced the cams for Kent 1801's, fitted a larger throttle body (55mm compared to 42mm), a K&N kit and a de-cat pipe. My last mod was a Unichip (not cheap). With all this a rolling road test gave 143BHP! (Flywheel) compared with 105bhp standard, it now pulls to 6800rpm!
Above all it's sleeper, it looks standard.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Year of manufacture | 1993 |
| First year of ownership | 1998 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2001 |
| Engine and transmission | 1.8 petrol Manual |
| Performance marks | 8 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 7 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 7 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 6 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 6 / 10 |
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| Distance when acquired | 32000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 48000 miles |
| Previous car | Toyota Corolla GTi 16v |
| Date of Entry | 5th January, 2001 |