iamRayRay Posted July 22, 2014 Share Posted July 22, 2014 Hi Ford Owners Club! Just about to get my first Ford Fiesta, excited about it. It will either be a: Fiesta Zetec TDCi 1.6 Diesel - 2009/2010 http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201407105719554/usedcars?logcode=visc or Fiesta Zetec 1.25 Petrol - 2009/2010 http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201407165861335/sort/default/usedcars/price-to/5500/radius/5/onesearchad/used%2Cnearlynew%2Cnew/seller-type/trade_adverts/postcode/al72hf/model/fiesta/page/2/make/ford?logcode=p Any particular things I should be looking out for proper to buying upon inspection? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil 87 Posted July 22, 2014 Share Posted July 22, 2014 Welcome :) From those two I'd go for the diesel, the 1.25 is known for being really slow. I wouldn't worry too much if the dealer offers a warranty, just cosmetic things to look for. Rust shouldn't be an issue as far as I know. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NQbbe Posted July 22, 2014 Share Posted July 22, 2014 The 1.6 TDCI is known for turbo issues - basically the oil cannot be drained completely from the engine, and thus it slowly builds up a nice little clog in the engine. Eventually the turbo won't get any oil because it's completely clogged up, and it'll break. (Requiring a new turbo usually) I believe you can get a third party part to fix it (different oil sump or whatnot, which CAN be drained completely), so maybe ask about that. It's had a lot of media coverage recently in Denmark (where I'm from) As Phil 87 says the 1.25 will be very slow though - maybe look at the 1.4 petrol instead? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil 87 Posted July 22, 2014 Share Posted July 22, 2014 Yes I was going to suggest the 1.4, or better yet the 1.6 if you want to go up to a Zetec S or Titanium. The 1.6 is much faster and has about the same economy figures as the 1.4, I don't know if that's the case for real MPG though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iamRayRay Posted August 4, 2014 Author Share Posted August 4, 2014 Thanks guys, I picked "Aoife" up on the weekend! Waved goodbye to my fun car of Fiat Grande Punto 1.9 Turbo Diesel Sporting and said hi to... ***drumroll*** ... 1.4 Petrol, Fiesta Zetec Late 2008 2 Previous Owners 38k on the clock with... 1 years warrenty from AA 1 years MOT 1 years TAX Bargain! Please if you see a Grande Punto with White alloys and white stripes down the side - DO NOT BUY IT, my car was on the brink of death electronically and mechanically!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil 87 Posted August 4, 2014 Share Posted August 4, 2014 Sounds good, that's quite low mileage for the age. Enjoy :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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