Which Fiesta?

[zKeiron]

Going to look into getting a new car sometime soon, I've spent the last 2 days looking at the 140 bhp 1L ecoboosts, and the 123 Zetec S, but there's the 1.6L versions too, what one would you lot suggest, and why?

[alexp999]

140 bhp if you can imo.

It's lovely and responsive with a good amount of go.

Shorter gearing though so feels like it really needs a 6th gear at motorway speeds (although even the 125 does to some extent).

[HappyJam]

3 minutes ago, alexp999 said:

140 bhp if you can imo.

It's lovely and responsive with a good amount of go.

Shorter gearing though so feels like it really needs a 6th gear at motorway speeds (although even the 125 does to some extent).

Support this comment all day long.

It's a thoroughly enjoyable car to drive, and also comfortable. But as said, just missing a 6th gear for me. The all new fiesta they're bringing out though, the ST-LIne version of that has a 6th gear, so perhaps look at that?

[zKeiron]

Yeah, I've been stuck with 5 gears since I passed my test anyway, and do very minimal amount of actual 5th gear driving due to where I live and how I travel, but it's one thing I'm kind of not too bothered with, but obviously yeah a 6th gear would be nice to have. I think the ST versions are a bit off budget for me, but who knows come November!