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buying a fiesta mk4 ?

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Old Feb 4, 2013 | 06:54 PM
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hi guys whats the mk4 fiesta 1.8d like my sister is buying one tomorrow is there any thing to look out for ive looked around the body work today and all the arches and bottem of the doors look mint for the year r reg looks really clean any thing to look for
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Old Feb 4, 2013 | 06:57 PM
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They are generally pretty good, engines are fairly bomb proof so long as it's been serviced. Rust is the main issue, have a good poke around underneath too!
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Old Feb 4, 2013 | 07:51 PM
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check the sills underneath, check under the carpet at were the seats bolt down, they rust there too

make sure the rear arches aren't full of filler
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