1994 Ford Fiesta Si review from UK and Ireland
"Great Car"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Clutch cable has snapped on three occasions, now have to pay out to have a new clutch which was only replaced in March 2003.
Both wishbones replaced at 89000 miles.
Front fog lights not working.
Rust under arches.
General comments?
I think the the Fiesta Si looks like a great car.
However it lacks performance. For a 1.6 the car is quite sluggish and eats petrol. I am only 18 and when I first bought the car it felt fast, but now having got used to it, the car just doesn't seem the same. It can keep up with a lot of the new sporty modern cars, but still for a 1.6 it is sluggish.
The handling I think is quite good, it handles corners pretty well and the bucket seats work a treat when doing so, however going over bumpy terrain the car seems to have a mind of its own, throwing the steering wheel from side to side.
I think for a first car it is good and with me only being 18 it is good for insurance. I tried ringin around for insurance for a 1.2 Clio and they were quoting me more.
I think if you throw a air filter in or even a induction kit, the performance would be a lot better.
Overall a great car.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Model year | 1994 |
| Year of manufacture | 1994 |
| First year of ownership | 2005 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2005 |
| Engine and transmission | 1.6 Manual |
| Performance marks | 4 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 5 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 9 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 2 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 89000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 94000 miles |
| Date of Entry | 12th December, 2005 |