1995 Ford Fiesta Saphire review from UK and Ireland
"Good looking and comfy but electrics a bother!"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
A week after I bought it the ignition barrel needed sorting out. The key would not turn round.
The alternator overcharged burning out the electrics and draining the battery totally and left me stranded! Smoke from steering wheel as result.
Again smoke from steering wheel when electrical fault appeared in wiper arms. Needed to be replaced.
Oil light flicked on and off. Garage said all of these problems were probably related to bad electrics.
Steering went just before I got rid of it!
General comments?
This car is a lovely looking car and very comfortable and nippy but many electrical faults.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Don't Know |
| Year of manufacture | 1995 |
| First year of ownership | 2003 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2003 |
| Engine and transmission | 1.3 Manual |
| Performance marks | 7 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 3 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 9 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 10 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 51 miles |
| Most recent distance | 54 miles |
| Date of Entry | 23rd August, 2004 |