1993 Ford Fiesta car derived van review from UK and Ireland
"A good little workhorse"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
The cam belt snapped a week after getting the van, costing more to repair than the I paid for it.
Various electrical faults.
Perished fuel line.
New battery.
General comments?
Since getting the car I have spent near 2k getting it fixed, but since has not let me down for almost 2 years.
The diesel engine is not going to rival anything faster than a disability cart, but is amazing on fuel. The car will do 400 miles on one tank. The interior is not bad, but does leave a lot to be desired and the interior electrics have been a nightmare, with almost everything inside needing attention at some point.
The only other issue I have with the car is rust, with all the arches and most of the bottom of the car rotting quite badly now, but then it has had a lot of hammer in its time.
If you are looking for a good workhorse in a small van, then this is for you.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Year of manufacture | 1993 |
| First year of ownership | 2001 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2003 |
| Engine and transmission | 1.8 diesel Manual |
| Performance marks | 5 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 8 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 8 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 4 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 10 / 10 |
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| Distance when acquired | 86000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 111000 miles |
| Previous car | Ford Escort |
| Date of Entry | 27th March, 2003 |