Thoughts on Fiesta 1.25

[VXL V6]

My Dad is looking for something to replace his 2007 Corsa 1.3CDTi (A complete pile of **** if ever there was one with EPS faults, Turbo actuator faults, wiper motor faults, springs breaking regularly and not overly fuel efficient), we've had a look round and for around £4.5K puts him into the newer shape Fiesta with a 1.25 engine.

Not read anything bad about these cars and engines and would suit dad as the larger 1.4 engine model hikes up the insurance group, road tax and fuel consumption. We're talking about someone who just uses his car to go to the local shops and has the occasional trip out in a relatively small radius, this negates any benefit from having a diesel vehicle. He doesn't want to spend over £4.5K ideally as it's limited use negates the need for any fancy extra's, his only real requirements are a five door model (easier when picking up children or going for a meal with a couple of friends), comfortable driving position without being to low to get in and out of and something cheap to service without expensive items like turbo's etc.

So does anyone have any input positive or negative about this car  (Specifically the 2009 model onwards) and engine combination or any other cars he could consider.

The only other point is he may not be able or want to drive in a few years time so I was also looking for something basic and with a small engine that maybe my sons could buy off him as a first car.

[STEMO]

Britains best selling car. Say no more.




But people will be along soon to say plenty more, no doubt.

[2boxerdogs]

My son had one for a few years totally abused by him, rarely  serviced & went beautifully, I checked the oil once when he visited us & it wasn't even showing on the dipstick! Sold it on eBay & is still going strong according to the DVLA site.
Don't think you can go wrong with one really.

[Field Marshal Dr. Opti]

 Whatever the car, changing from diesel fuel to proper fuel is a step in the right direction.

[X30XE]

I bought my mum an '06 plate one... *thinks*... christ, 8years! ago.  She only pisses about locally and it's still going.  Never had any major expense.

1.25 is a yamaha derived engine rather than the ford 1.4.  Very similiar output, 1.4 is terrible on fuel. (but then most small engined cars are in my experience).

[Webby the Bear]

Petrol Fiesta. Spot on 

[Doctor Gollum]

Toyota Yaris

[Webby the Bear]

Toyota Yaris

Yup. We only ever see them for MOTs. And the odd alternator 

[Webby the Bear]

Toyota Yaris

Yup. We only ever see them for MOTs. And the odd alternator 

....which incidentally is a ten minute job. If only all car manufacturers made stuff that easy 

[omegod]

Had ours since 2004 , on 115k now and still going great, plenty of servicing one clutch and a cambelt 

[STEMO]

There ya go, Mr VXL, you don't get that very often on here.

[VXL V6]

Looks like a good choice then 

[Elite_L0ver]

Looks like a good choice then 

Looks like its a good choice

[TheBoy]

I have a soft spot for the little Ford Fifi. 

[Marks DTM Calib]

Age is their biggest issue, they still have a tendency to 'do a transit'.....e.g. rot.