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“Ford Fiesta”

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09/04/2008

performance, it realy does not have alot of that, build quality is not too bad the appearance, i have seen alot better but it is fun to drive in corners!! gas mileage isnt that bad, not cheap when it breaks thou. but, it is my first car and is stil have it.

Pros — its my fist car
Cons — engine didnt last that long?
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“Ford Fiesta (p Reg)”

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08/02/2008

Simple and effective! Conks out when pulling up at a junction at the beginning of a journey, silently, so you don't know until you can't pull away! Nippy little thing though, and comfortable as long as your not driving for too long! Looking forward to taking it camping, a reasonable size boot, and loads of room with the rear bench of seats down.

Pros — Works
Cons — Interior finish leaves a lot to be desired!
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“Good Learner Car”

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03/23/2008

I guess in it's day it was a good motor.
Mine was a clean, reliable run around
Not alot to say really its old and battered
Every seems to have owned one or at least knows some one that has

Pros — cheap  relliable
Cons — old  hard to find one in a good condition
slow/sluggish
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“Good For A First Car”

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03/18/2008

Performance wasnt its strong point, but it really wasnt built for that. although it does make it cheap to insure.  i had the 1.2 Encore.
build quality was ok, a few cheep plastics here and there but everything managed to fit together ok.
and of course, being a ford, servicing is cheap, and was pretty reliable for me.

Pros — cheap, reliable
Cons — rear leg room, cheap interior, performance
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“Daves First Car!!”

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03/11/2008

I used to call it jelly wheels as it felt like it bounced down the road.  Reliable as its been passed through his family, bless it!! Good starter, pretty nippy.  At first Dave had the speakers in the boot and that typical boy rubbish...but with my influence it became a normal car again!!

Pros — Reliable...its still going strong!
Cons — None
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“Ford Fiesta 1.3 Ltr”

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Dave1252 recommends this car
01/31/2008

My first car, was good for first buy as reliable.
Customized it a bit-
Added 14" alloy wheels
Rear spoiler
Rear 3D light
Car CD stereo, rear 6x9 speakers
All black interior

Felt it was a bit slow so installed a induction kit for more power.

Pros — Acceleration, handling, reliable
Cons — Cheap parts, wear out to quick
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“Ford Fiesta 1.3 Ltr”

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Dave1252 recommends this car
01/28/2008

Installed a Pipercross induction kit in it for more power!
Added 14" alloys,
Rear spolier,
Rear 3D lights,
All black interior.

Pros — Acceleration, handling, reliable
Cons — Easy for parts to wear out
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“Ford Fiesta 1.3 Ltr”

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Dave1252 recommends this car
01/28/2008

Installed a Pipercross induction kit in it for more power!
Added 14" alloys,
Rear spolier,
Rear 3D lights,
All black interior.

Pros — Acceleration, handling, reliable
Cons — Easy for parts to wear out
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“Ford Fiesta 1.3ltr”

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Dave1252 recommends this car
01/26/2008

Installed a Pipercross induction kit in it for more power!
Added 14" alloys,
Rear spolier,
Rear 3D lights,
All black interior.

Pros — Acceleration, handling, reliable
Cons — Easy for parts to wear out.
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“Never Again”

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01/11/2008

I really don't like Fords anymore, the metal on them is not good

Pros — Not many - good on petrol I guess
Cons — Weak metal,
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