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)
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.
The writer of this review sadly defaced this cars image hence the "alas my fiesta is no more"
He then gave the car to me, I repaired it - new wing, front panels/bumpers/lights and its great, then I drop out the 4 speed box and put in a 5 speed.
The TLM single choke carb has gone and has been replaced by a twin choke webber. Finally when the petrol camp bubbled away, its been cut out and repaired. To hide the rust arches, the car has been kitted with xr2i kit/alloy wheels.
Still the 999cc engine, but now it will do 98mph which is nice!
See the pics...
Before http://www.davespages.co.uk/carbefore.jpg
after http://www.davespages.co.uk/carafter.jpg.
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