1997 Ford Fiesta Encore review from UK and Ireland
"I would not buy another because of the terrible fuel consumption"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Rusty wheel arches.
Broken road spring.
Rear wheel cylinders.
Brake pipes and hoses.
All replaced and repaired by myself, and I considered each of these a wear and tear item due to age.
General comments?
I liked it. It was old when I bought it, and I ran it for 2yrs.
The interior was in incredible condition, and was still good when I got rid of it.
Insurance wasn't bad, performance and comfort were acceptable, but did find that tyre brands made a phenomenal difference to road noise.
Handling was superb, never any problems wet or dry.
My only complaint was the fuel consumption. The best I ever achieved on a run was 49mpg, and the norm was around 40mpg. This was all longish distances, minimum journey time an hour, and all on major roads, not exceeding 60mph. I considered this a nonsense for the size of the engine, and the way I drove. (It was the 60bhp variant, although my friend's 50bhp variant was exactly the same.)
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Model year | 1997 |
| Year of manufacture | 1997 |
| First year of ownership | 2006 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2009 |
| Engine and transmission | 1.3 Manual |
| Performance marks | 7 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 10 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 8 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 3 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 78000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 94000 miles |
| Previous car | Volkswagen Polo |
| Date of Entry | 29th June, 2009 |