1993 Ford Fiesta Ghia review from UK and Ireland
"Good looking, reliable bargain"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Front pads and disc's needed replacing a few weeks after I bought it.
New exhaust at approximately 88000.
Slight rust below petrol cap, but every where else is immaculate.
Slightly noisy when pushed hard, but I've heard worse.
New electric window motor at 90000.
General comments?
Comfort levels are high, love the inclusion of electric windows and central locking in the higher models.
Looks ace for a non-sports car, alloys, metallic paint, color coded bumpers, sunroof.
Lively 1.3 engine, nippy as anything and can be pushed well up-to the redline with no problems, although let down by engine noise.
Reliable, only ever broke down once, due to a wire coming undone which cost nothing to replace.
Engines are sound to work on, I get everything I need from a scrap yard for little cost.
Brakes are mint, never locks up when pushed hard.
Steering is easy enough except when stationary.
Fuel economy is good when driven sensibly, but then it rarely is so can tend to drink petrol.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Year of manufacture | 1993 |
| First year of ownership | 2002 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2003 |
| Engine and transmission | 1.3 Manual |
| Performance marks | 6 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 9 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 8 / 10 |
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| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 7 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 79100 miles |
| Most recent distance | 90100 miles |
| Previous car | Peugeot 309 |
| Date of Entry | 1st October, 2003 |