Double_Dee Posted August 13, 2016 Share Posted August 13, 2016 I am thinking of getting a new car that is very good on mpg, low insurance group and either no tax or low tax. With doing a little bit of research I like the Ford Fiesta 1.6 TDCI ECOnetic Urban mpg 61.4 mpg Extra Urban mpg 88.3 mpg Average mpg 76.3 mpg Insurance group 12 Ford Fiesta Zetec S Urban mpg 54.3 mpg Extra Urban mpg 67.3 mpg Average mpg 78.5 mpg Insurance group 12 I have around £4500 to spend at a push. I was going to get a Corsa D diesel, but I reckon that is catered for more of the younger drivers out there. Are these models of Fiesta reliable? And are they really as good as they say they're when it comes to mpg? I know insurance is done by your area and current no claims bonuses, but what are some of you actually paying per year for your insurance? Any help much appreciated Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikehorne Posted August 14, 2016 Share Posted August 14, 2016 we have a 2010 1.6 TDCT Titanium, the car is amazing currently i commute 17 miles each way and current consumption is 65.3mpg around the town it drops to 56 mpg and on a long run to Bristol on the M4/M5 we hit 68mpg it did peak at 71.5mpg. my current insurance is 189.00 per year (I'm 49 with max NCD no accidents and HGV driver), road licence if £20 per year. its been cheap to run but weave only owned it around 6 months with two previous keepers, all I've done is put some new tyres on the front (£160 incl. tracking). were amazed at the space as we came from a 2010 Mazda3 the internal space is remarkable. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kyutu Posted August 14, 2016 Share Posted August 14, 2016 I currently have 2014 Fiesta 1.6 econetic and had it for 2 years now. I think it's fantastic, avg mpg on very short trips never falls below 52 for me, and it only costs me about £250 or below per year to insure. I recommend them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
m1tch Posted August 15, 2016 Share Posted August 15, 2016 Make sure its properly serviced otherwise it can get very very expensive to keep running. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GaryPL Posted August 15, 2016 Share Posted August 15, 2016 Can't comment on the Fiesta as I've only had it a few days. But I did have a diesel Corsa for 4 years... I cannot stress enough - stay away from them. Awful awful cars. The amount of money that I put into mine was criminal. They share the underpinnings of a FIAT Grande Punto and we all know how highly regarded the budget Italian brand is on reliability! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Double_Dee Posted August 18, 2016 Author Share Posted August 18, 2016 I am definitely more interested in the Zetec S, the more I look at vehicles in person. I think they look a bit more sporty. The thing is, I am after a white one, I know I am so picky but I am willing to wait. I will either buy it from a car place and trade in my Astra, or buy private and sell my current car. The only thing with private is things occurring after the purchase of the car itself. :( Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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