1997 Ford Fiesta Classic review from UK and Ireland
"A solid small car for those on a budget"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Radiator replaced due to fins missing.
Near side rear shock failed. Both rear shocks replaced.
Rust is now visible around off side rear arch
Small oil leak from crankshaft is now visable.
General comments?
This car is very reliable and nearly all faults have been as a result of general wear and tear.
The performance is excellent considering the engine is non turbo and it pulls solidly in all gears and will pull to 108mph max which is above Fords estimations.
However steering is not as sharp as one would expect for a small car, but this may be blamed on the fact that it is a diesel engine which is quite weighty.
The only complaint I would have about this car is that its not as balanced as one would hope and the back end is not as tight as one would hope on country roads
A solid motorway cruiser and has been described by it's mechanic as bombproof
Running costs are minimal the car regularly exceeds 60mpg.
Sips oil.
Interior is solid and there is no wear or tear.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Year of manufacture | 1997 |
| First year of ownership | 2002 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2003 |
| Engine and transmission | 1.8 diesel Manual |
| Performance marks | 8 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 10 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 8 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 0 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 10 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 107428 miles |
| Most recent distance | 125008 miles |
| Previous car | Ford Mondeo |
| Date of Entry | 20th December, 2003 |