The Ford Fiesta is a good used

mini cars are very popular at home. Ford is also strongly present in the class today, but such was not the case in 2002, when Ford introduced the third generation of the Fiesta. High prices and a charmeforladt design put a damper on customer enthusiasm. Too bad, for during the tight design is hiding the class's most well-run car. It has the same fine driving dynamics as the big - brother Focus. At the same time had the Fiesta a good affjedringskomfort – only minus in the driving experience was a little too much hjulstøj.

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Dull cabin
the Fiesta will be available in three equipment versions: Ambiente, Trend and Ghia. It can be recommended to go for a Trend which has electric windows, fog lights and adjustable steering wheel. You can also find individual copies of the more luxurious Ghia, where you get alloy wheels and air conditioning.

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In the cabin you sit up straight and have good visibility all the way around. The cabin experienced a little bedaget with simple interior, hard plastic everywhere, just like støjisoleringen could be better. The seats are fixed in the padding, but the fabric may seem worn out if the previous owner has been a little too diligent and brutal with the vacuum cleaner. With regard to inclusiveness, the Fiesta average with reasonable space in the back seat and an acceptable trunk space for suitcases for two people. If you need to have with a family, it begins to be a little too cramped.

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Judged on the driving experience and the applicability of the framework Fiesta clean, but what about the quality? You could rightly fear for rust, as a Focus or Mondeo of the same vintage were notorious at that point, but it applies surprisingly enough, not the Fiesta. Also mechanically, the Fiesta is a solid small case, which, if it is otherwise well maintained, has serious errors. The possible errors are in the margins and are typically caused by normal wear and tear, and if there finally is something is reservedelspriserne sensible.

the Ford Fiesta is perhaps not as cleverly designed as the Peugeot 206/207 or Fiat Punto, but overall it is a more compelling package with its inspiring handling characteristics and solid technique.

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Checklist

Engine/transmission

The tried and tested mechanics with very few errors. However, you may experience faulty ignition coils and resistive on the benzinmotorerne, like termostathuset may be leaking.

Among the rare errors is a faulty lambda probe and persistent spark plugs and a faulty water pump. The 1.4-liter petrol engine can put out, but it is typically fixed with an update of the engine control box. There are no problems with dieselmaskinerne.

Undercarriage

the Underbody is just as hardy as it is velafstemt! However, tires and brakes to be udskiftningsmodne and connection joints to krængningsstabilisatoren can be worn. Listen for klaprelyde, when you pass through the crevices.

also Check out bagbremserne which tends to skævbremsning. Vibration in steering wheel occurs. Typically, because the steering has come out of the tracking.

Interior

the central locking is notorious for living his own life, so be aware, if the locks are activated gratuitous, or the system fails to unlock all doors.

Strikes bagrudeviskeren, the fault is in a defective contact in the tailgate.

Models with air conditioning have a complicated pollenfilter, and gather it not properly, can water and condensation from the pollenfiltret run into the cabin.

Bodywork

There are no known rustproblemer with the third generation Fiesta.

And although karrossens cavity miss rustproofing from the factory, and the Fiesta is equipped with fugtsugende felt-inderskærme in the rear wheel arches.

A faint coating means it is easy to punch a hole in the paint, so rust can get a hold on the doors and bonnet. Go after a copy, there have been additional corrosion protection.