My Impressions After Owning A 2012 Fiesta For 8 Months Now!

Have a 1.25 82 hp 2 door 5 speed manual, called the "Trend Pack" here in France, one under the Titanium.

The car is very dusty, inside all the doors, on the dash seats and in the engine area, more than any car I have owned, yet we live in any area with paved roads. My driver's door frame doesn't align well with the rear window frame,( it sits in fact several mm out from the ds door frame) as a result when I open the door the seal makes a sound, as the rubber is underlapping the pillar, the off side alignment is perfect. I sometimes hear a rattle from the ds door when the window in partially down or sometimes when closed.. mainly on hotter days.

The clutch when not depressed now makes a sound which is normally a sign of wear I have been told?

The rear suspension is not of the same category as the one fitted on my previous Focus, as the car has a tendancy to slightly skip sideways going over road ridges, and there is quite a bit of body roll.

Otherwise the gearbox is good, controls light and easy to use, seats (comfortable grip you well) and there is plenty of head and leg room. The boot is a good size, good turning circle and I like the look of the car.

The car was slow to start with but after 10000 kms it's now quite punchy.

One thing I don't understand is how to adjust the height of the front seat belts, seems you have to remove the pillar cover panel?

or am I just thick?

Don't worry I am Ford guy, will never buy another brand and used to work for them!