what to look for when buying 1.25 fiesta
05-09-2009, 06:02 PM
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what to look for when buying 1.25 fiesta
other than the usual stuff you look for on a car, are their any items that i need to specifically look for on these?
what sort of service intervals do they need and what about cam belt changes etc?
any advice gratefully received
and what are they worth? 2000 or thereabouts? and were there any facelifted version about?
it's the ones with the indicators on the sides like this one:
what sort of service intervals do they need and what about cam belt changes etc?
any advice gratefully received
and what are they worth? 2000 or thereabouts? and were there any facelifted version about?
it's the ones with the indicators on the sides like this one:
05-09-2009, 07:22 PM
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PassionFord Post Whore!!
I have also noticed this lol, Rusty wheel arches, Trim does not wear well, squeaky auxillary belts.
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06-09-2009, 02:51 PM
#11
went to look at it
it's a shed
one of the tyres was flat
another was close to the limit
there was a golf ball sized hole in the windscreen
rust on the passenger side wheel arch
the rubber on the door was frayed
it had 43,000 miles more than it was advertise with
it needed a jump start
it had no oil in the engine showing on he dipstick
and it didn't have any tax, although he was going to supply a years worth with the car but i had to buy it before i took it for a test drive
i wasted my time
it's a shed
one of the tyres was flat
another was close to the limit
there was a golf ball sized hole in the windscreen
rust on the passenger side wheel arch
the rubber on the door was frayed
it had 43,000 miles more than it was advertise with
it needed a jump start
it had no oil in the engine showing on he dipstick
and it didn't have any tax, although he was going to supply a years worth with the car but i had to buy it before i took it for a test drive
i wasted my time
06-09-2009, 03:04 PM
#12
sound mint, i have a earlier one done 79k on a s 3dr finesse, starts first time,power steering, factory sunroof,metallic state blue,no bukkake stains or holes on the pale blue cloth upholstery,perfect sills and rear wheel arches,a brand new unused spare tyre,a boot floor you could eat your dinner off and its worth about Ł795.
if you can't get a feesta to start on the key you really shouldn't be in the car game especially when the jobs shit and a eager buyer is a rare thing.
if you can't get a feesta to start on the key you really shouldn't be in the car game especially when the jobs shit and a eager buyer is a rare thing.
06-09-2009, 04:05 PM
#14
Too many posts.. I need a life!!
1.25 watch out for worn engines - little ends go one them (listen out for it at 4k eg as your are driving under load,)
cambelt due at 10 yrs or 100k. have seen them go at 50k at less than ten years, and its not cheap to do the kit is Ł70 and not easy to do so labour will be Ł150 - Ł200.
All fiestas suffer rusty rear arches at that age.
Gearboxes also get noisy (listen for it in 1st/2nd).
Clutch slave cylinders can go again not cheap to do.
As said above rear suspension bushes (pain to do).
Great to drive considering its just a crappy fiesta, but be aware they can be relatively expensive to sort out as per above. Rattly old 1.3 cheaper to work on but crap to drive.
cambelt due at 10 yrs or 100k. have seen them go at 50k at less than ten years, and its not cheap to do the kit is Ł70 and not easy to do so labour will be Ł150 - Ł200.
All fiestas suffer rusty rear arches at that age.
Gearboxes also get noisy (listen for it in 1st/2nd).
Clutch slave cylinders can go again not cheap to do.
As said above rear suspension bushes (pain to do).
Great to drive considering its just a crappy fiesta, but be aware they can be relatively expensive to sort out as per above. Rattly old 1.3 cheaper to work on but crap to drive.
06-09-2009, 04:07 PM
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Too many posts.. I need a life!!
06-09-2009, 04:21 PM
#16
yeah i still do the funnys Craig sometimes
i have had people walk awayyy from a nice old fiesta because theres no power steering or central locking,or theres only 5 months mot and i won't put a new one on (ffs
) and the best one ever was a divorcee who to make me feel better was a ugly as sin old cow and deserved getting rid of who wouldn't even get out the car after she complained about the squeek from the front drop link which was brand new with the ford sticker on.i just oiled the link up and sold it to my next viewer who loved it.
i get fed up with fickle fussy weird punters who have no clue and think they can get a brand new car for under a grand
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07-09-2009, 02:39 PM
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Well i think they are a good car.My mrs has had one and its been all over the country.It hasnt missed a beat in the 3 n a half years of owning it.Ive give it a fair bit of abuse too.Its got about 75,000 on it now and it is still going strong.
08-09-2009, 02:03 PM
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08-09-2009, 02:36 PM
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Try and go for the Ghia. You might be lucky and find a special order Ghia with Air con and Sunroof.
Coil packs die from as little as 10k upwards to 80k, cheap fix though. Door handles can snap pretty easy.
If the cambelt has been changed make sure a new tensioner has been fitted as they are required (these can fail in as little as 40k)
Rust on the rear arches is a problem area, my sisters 1.25 on an X plate with 85k has some minor blistering but nothing to worry about at the time being.
Have you thought about a Focus Dojj?
Coil packs die from as little as 10k upwards to 80k, cheap fix though. Door handles can snap pretty easy.
If the cambelt has been changed make sure a new tensioner has been fitted as they are required (these can fail in as little as 40k)
Rust on the rear arches is a problem area, my sisters 1.25 on an X plate with 85k has some minor blistering but nothing to worry about at the time being.
Have you thought about a Focus Dojj?
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