1995 Ford Fiesta Si review from UK and Ireland
"Affordable hot-hatch"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Both sills need to be de-rusted, and some rust is coming back on the rear arches (de-rusted by previous owner).
As I type this, battery is being recharged, but that's probably my fault more than the car's.
General comments?
Very, very good looking Mk3 Fiesta - I particularly like the bumpers, which is mainly why I bought it.
Cheapish insurance (group 8). As an 18 year old, I'm paying about £1,000 TPFT on it just now.
Performance is good, without giving and surprises. Overtaking is easy, and it'll go past 115mph if pushed. Could be faster, but Ford wanted to keep it at a low insurance grouping.
Interior is excellent, the bolster seats (on the 1.6 car) are the best feature.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Year of manufacture | 1995 |
| First year of ownership | 2002 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2002 |
| Engine and transmission | 1.6i 16v Manual |
| Performance marks | 7 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 7 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 8 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 4 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 1500 miles |
| Most recent distance | 39800 miles |
| Date of Entry | 1st July, 2002 |