2004 Ford Fiesta Silver review from UK and Ireland
"Noisy, but fun to drive"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Nothing so far, but early days yet.
General comments?
The car is very nippy and feels quicker than it's performance figures suggest around town.
The car handles very well and is excellent to drive; the steering is very informative, the brakes need a bit of a push to work well, but are still good.
On the down side, the engine is the most noisy I have ever had in any car!! You can hear the tappets all the time; a little concerning when you have read reviews saying oil starvation to the head can cause tappet noise, and death to the engine!!
There appears to be no noise insulation what so ever on the vehicle in any of the usual places; I would have thought this would have been a small cost for Ford to put on the car and save money elsewhere?
But on the whole, if you keep the engine revs low and the speed down in a high gear, the car can be kept fairly quiet except for the road noise from larger low pro tires, but I don't mind that; along with the sporty sound from the exhaust, it makes you want to drive the car, and that is a rewarding experience.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Year of manufacture | 2004 |
| First year of ownership | 2004 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2004 |
| Engine and transmission | 1.4 16v Manual |
| Performance marks | 8 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 8 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 7 / 10 |
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| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 7 / 10 |
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| Distance when acquired | 25000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 25469 miles |
| Previous car | Vauxhall Vectra |
| Date of Entry | 5th August, 2007 |