No problem for the time being.
This is my first diesel, but after a few thousand of kilometers my impressions are good.
Despite the 1.8 liter engine, a low diesel consumption is characteristic for this car. I was really satisfied with 5.9 l diesel at an average speed of 140km/h on the highway. The Turbo gives to the car a satisfying 75hp. It's more than OK.
The power steering, assisted brakes, the four airbags will make out the driving to be a pleasure.
The Traffic 3000 audio system is a really good value.
For two persons the car is ideal. In case of two adults and some kids the space is OK. But four adults will stay a little bit crowded.
As minus I can notice the lack of glove box and trunk lights.
Also, changing the timing belt was a really 'nice' job for the mechanic. The engine is a little bit over-sized and he didn't have enough space around it.
Ford diesel turbo. I am a driving instructor and for the last twelve years have driven Ford Fiesta`s.No real problems with any of them.Sound, good cars, built quality good, and they have to be when your teaching a wide range of people. The turbo diesel 1800 does well on performance. Mine has done 50000 miles in three years and returns over 50mpg in town and 60mpg on a run.Can't be bad.
I have a 1.8 fiesta diesel and have had it for almost 10 years now it's a 95 model and still returns 50mpg even when driven hard which is most days. It has now covered 153,000mls and still going strong on the original clutch.
I have had it serviced like clockwork and stick to the changing of timing belts etc as per the manufactures spec.
The only problem I have had with it is the bushes which seem to be a weak point for this type of car especially the diesel, but if you can put up with that it's a great car.
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