Ford Fiesta 1.25 Zetec 5dr

Ford Fiesta 1.25 Zetec 5dr: petite and feisty- mmmm (305 words)
by GraemeB - written on 14.08.01 (Very useful, 771 readings)
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We acquired our Fiesta Si Zetec 1.25 back in the summer of 1997 and I have been constantly impressed with the performance it offers. Although small and seemingly diminuitive, you shouldn't underestimate the power this car is able to deliver; 2nd gear- anywhere above 10 mph- foot down- and you're off! This car is genuinely fun to drive. This said, its also extremely practical. We've been using it as a family runabout for shorter trips in and out of town and the suchlike and we've had no problems whatsoever. The fuel economy in town, even in heavy traffic is very efficient- on longer trips it remains around the 40 miles per gallon mark, or ...

Fiesta Zetec - good buy! (657 words)
by ross1979 - written on 04.07.01 (Very useful, 1021 readings)
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I got my 1998 Fiesta 16v 1.25 Zetec lx second hand last year and what a good buy it was. It was at around 16000 miles when I bought it and I have driven another 10k and it hasn't let me down once (touch wood!). I have taken it for a service and an Mot without a hitch. The car is fairly basic but it is reliable and efficient. I have found it cheaper to run than other cars of similar size. In terms of miles to the gallon, I would estimate I am getting around 45, but I have not calculated it accurately yet. On top of that , when you put your foot down it doesnt hang about. It is definately not sluggish and I have found the acceleration to be a match for ...

Ford Fiesta 1.25 Zetec 5dr: The not so flat Fiesta (679 words)
by humus_maximus - written on 15.06.01 (Useful, 736 readings)
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My Fiesta was bought brand new back in 1999, and since then there has only been one thing go wrong with it. Unfortunately it was that the car kept cutting out wheneverit was put from second to first gear. A module had become dislodged but was fixed free of charge by the dealership. The car will still stall every so often, particularly when the whells are turned to a lock and the car is pulling away, take this into account when on a terst drive or when doing any type of tight manouvre. The car is throaty and lively, it is the only car myself or my family have actually liked the handling. The best thing about the car is when you turn the funny circular thing in front ...