1990 Ford Fiesta Popular Plus review from UK and Ireland
"A brilliant little car"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Only age-related problems:
New exhaust system needed when purchased
Rear brake pads
Leaking oil sump
Rotten sills
Rear arches and petrol cap area beginning to rust (typical Mk3 Fiesta)
General comments?
An absolute cracker of a first car; my Fiesta was always totally reliable, it never let me down. I love the design of the MK3 Fiesta; it looks great from the outside and the interior is simple, but well laid out.
Being a 999cc engine with 4 gears, acceleration is not wonderful, but it would happily do 80mph, 90 at a push. It does take a lot of oil, but works hard. It is noisy, but comfortable.
Handling is good, but not with rear passengers in the wet!
A brilliant little car, I always felt totally in control. I'll forever regret the day I pulled out in front of an escort van, alas, my Fiesta is no more.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | No |
| Year of manufacture | 1990 |
| First year of ownership | 2000 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2002 |
| Engine and transmission | 1.0 Manual |
| Performance marks | 6 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 10 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 8 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 8 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 7 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 64000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 83000 miles |
| Date of Entry | 3rd April, 2002 |