2000 Ford Fiesta Zetec-S review from UK and Ireland

Timing belt tensioner needed replacing (under warranty) at 6000 miles.

There was a water leak inside the car, Ford dealer couldn't fix it, so I had to. Just a case of re fitting the rubber seal around the door properly.

This car is definitely worth the good reviews it had in the motoring press. I paid £8500 for a five month old one from a local Ford dealer, saved £3000 on new.

Standard the car is supposed to run at 103bhp at the flywheel which is rubbish, most Zetec-S' push out 110bhp standard. Perhaps Ford kept the performance figures down to keep insurance ratings down???

My car has been modified with a Jetex panel filter and Janspeed catback system. A Superchip will be fitted after its first service. The car will beat a standard Saxo VTS with just the exhaust and filter. People seem to compare the Zetec-S with a Saxo VTR, in my eyes there's no contest, it handles better and is a lot quicker.

Interior wise the car looks good, seats are supportive, although it could do with lumber support and maybe an adjustable steering wheel???

All in all I would recommend this car to anyone and get one soon as production ceases at the end of 2001.

If you want further info on my car, check out my website on http://www.zetecsports.cjb.net