Glad you enjoyed it, sir! It is indeed rather a nice looking car in this trim. There are lots and lots of different engines and specifications to choose from, although I quite like this one.
Own this for the past 7 years in Asia , albeit with the ubiquitous 1.0 Ecoboost petrol engine. This car is an absolute fun on a budget. The smile and joy this thing brought to my face is the same as the first day I drive it out of the showroom. And that’s the reason I love it so much.
Thank you ever so much indeed for watching all the way from Asia! Really glad to hear that you have been enjoying your Fiesta, they are a great deal of fun. How common are they where you live?
A solid motor, often that era of Fiesta was in the top ten best selling in the UK, before everyone went on to premium brands, SUVs and stick it all on PCP. Another well detailed and good review Mr Lloyd although not fitted with the most powerful engine it seems that the 1.25 is the best for reliability out of the bunch.
Yes sir! The good old 1.25 Sigma/Zetec-SE/Duratec is known for being reliable as long as you keep up with the cambelt changes and routine servicing. The Fiesta is in the Number Two position at the moment, and last year was in the Number One position, so not everyone has gone premium German SUV crazy yet, but I hear that the future of the next generation of Fiesta is actually in doubt due to the reasons you mention, which is absolutely crazy!
Hello Joseph , I have one , a 3Door 12.5 zetec 63 plates in thunder grey . I've had it for over 4 years now and I'm very happy with it. I was put off the dash for many years as I thought it was too busy at the time I had a 07 Polo so they are more standard . Its the best car I've owned and would recommend them. I do love the front rear heated window on frosty and misty days. I also live in Cheshire .
Two and a half years after making this video, the Mark VII Fiesta remains one of the most sensible secondhand cars on the market, hence why it has inspired the name for the basic tier of channel membership....
This is one car that you can label a “Common sense car” It’s a no nonsense, practical, good looking little hatchback that as you said delivers in spades. I use to drive a 2013 van version powered by that forbidden fuel and it drove really well, and was comfortable, what more can I say. For me though I’d have to go for the ST version to keep me awake. Great review again Mr Lloyd.
Yes, the corduroy jacket was the ultimate sign of common sense in the review! Very practical (although the MG3 is a bit better in this respect), easy to find parts for and plentiful on the secondhand market. Thank you for your self-censorship, sir!
Another lovely review Joseph. My youngest daughter has a similar two door 64 plate version in this colour and loves it. Nice logo and start to the video too. Thank you again.
Thank you ever so much indeed, Martin! Yes, these are extremely popular as first cars (for good reason) and my lady wife passed her test in one. They suit the vast majority of the needs of new drivers, I would imagine, as well as people who have been driving for 30-40 years!
A fine review Sir! The colour of the car looks like it's the same as my Focus which is Deep Impact Blue. That's one of the reasons why I have always stuck with Fords is because of the way they drive. The MK VII is certainly a bit different to the MKII in which I learned to drive in.
Great Review Joseph! I do like this generation of Fiesta as it was the car my instructor had when I was learning to drive. It drove very nicely and was predictable. The dash has unfortunately aged like a fine milk with the excessive amount of buttons though the rest of the car makes up for it.
Thank you, Mr Bill! My lady wife also learned to drive in one of these. The controls are very easy indeed, and it is simple to drive it smoothly. The pre-facelift dashboard is particularly dated, but if you compare it with an MG3, it does look a bit better. The number of buttons is typical of when the car came out.
Excellent review of an excellent car. I can only comment from personal experience but my 8 year old 1 litre ecoboost powershift 2014 Fiesta has been faultless. It is a superb combination of engine/gearbox. I think its all down to treating the car with respect and having it serviced regularly on time.
I think that it's one of those things. A friend of mine had his Powershift gearbox fail recently, and I know of many Ecoboost engines which have failed (one was on the Chops Garage channel, for example), but equally, many have been fine. In the same way, a supposedly ultra reliable five year old Kia Rio that I sourced last year for a client had a fuel pump failure a couple of months ago at less than 30,000 miles. Never heard of that happening before. Cars are strange like that.
Yes, they are absolutely everywhere, aren't they? They don't quite rust like a Mark II, but are a bit more complicated, so I think they will start to get scrapped in large numbers as their values decrease, just like all the other generations of Fiesta.
Lovely cars. We have one at work and I drove it recently. Considering I had a 1999 Fiesta as a first car with the same Zetec engine it was like coming home. I'm so impressed. Just got in it and didn't have to think about getting used to it. The best part for me is that while I'm really comfortable and the ride is lovely, I'm also loving the precise steering and enjoying chucking it about. I like the 1.25. It's a characterful revy unit and it sounds great. I like the whine in 1st and 2nd gives it character. Would love to try a 1.0 Ecoboast though. I dare say I have driven one with the 1.6 diesel. I think that was even better because it really suited the car. Didn't take away any of the fun but gave it a heavinsss and very mature feel. Felt like it could really do the high miles with no bother. One criticism is the gearbox. It is very easy to use but hard to be smooth because of how revy the Zetec is. Found the same with my 1999 version
The 1.0 Ecoboom engines have a dreadful reliability record, sadly, particularly the ones made before 2013. I don't recommend them to clients, but I do recommend the 1.25 and 1.4 Zetec-SE engines an awful lot. As you say, very few downsides in the way that it drives, they really did well in this respect. Sadly, comments such as intimating that the forbidden fuel versions of this car are better tend to get frowned upon on this channel, I am afraid....
A great video and I have one of these. I was attracted to it by it's great front looks, sleek shaped headlights lights, beautiful slippery looks and quirky dash design. I wanted the 1.25 too as I have always believed the old saying that you can't substitute for cubic capacity. When I bought mine the first thing I did was to sling the puncture repair kit and buy myself a spare wheel, jack and wheel brace. The thing that surprised me is that it is more or less as big as my Mk2 Escort. So far it's been a great car for me.
Yes, the size of this is much, much bigger than a Mark II Fiesta, for example. I don't blame you for throwing that tyre repair kit away. Yes, the facelifted Mark VII is a handsome car, isn't it? I think that the 1.25 is perfectly adequate for what most people need.
@@lloydvehicleconsulting Yes I agree as it suits me well, it's fun to drive and holds the road superbly. I did have reservations over choosing a smaller car than the Mondeo it was replacing but I actually fell in love with it straight from the start, the front seemed to remind me of a classic racing car. There is the odd large cupboard I can't carry anymore but it's a small price to pay for such a great little car.
@@levelcrossing150 , yes, the steering, ride and handling are absolutely superb in a Mark VII Fiesta. If you don't move large cupboards all the time, I suppose that you can always hire a van for such occasions with the money you save in running costs compared with a Mondeo...
We used to have a couple of these at work - in Econetic trim but I will say no more - and the ride and handling were excellent. As you say, you can see exactly why it's such a huge seller
Good work, sir! We like to avoid undue forbidden fuel discussion, don't we? The handling is indeed excellent, and they really did deserve the top spot in the sales charts!
Thanks for suggesting viewing this video, it's been interesting and very informative. This example is a pretty looking car and the colour suits it well. The glovebox is a peculiar shape and the reverse gear is weak, even from 1,400 miles. I just love the front of these, the lovely design of the sweeping back front headlights and the sporty grill. I ditched the pot of glue to fix any puctures and bought a pathetic but as new space-saver wheel, jack and brace. Would you believe it's the same size as my Mk2 Escort. Many thanks. Just realised that I commented on this video 12 months ago, lol.
What a nice eminently sensible car. I too have heard that the Ford 1.0 Ecoboost engine may not be the last word in reliability. Nevertheless, having driven one extensively 18 months ago (in a hired new shape Focus) I must say I was genuinely impressed with both its performance and character. Indeed, putting aside any long term questions regarding their longevity I don't really know why anyone would opt for a bigger engine in a Fiesta or Focus because that little three cylinder was doing a very passible impression of a 2.0 litre on a mission. A little turbo charged gem. But there again we all know that hire cars are always the fastest thing on the road!
Yes, that Fiesta I drove in the South of France was fast enough! The Ecoboom engine is the main reliability question with these, most other issues are relatively minor, it would seem. Absolutely correct, it has a fun character to it, being both pleasant and involving to drive. Glad you enjoyed the video and appreciated us being sensible again in the secondhand car market!
If you find it hard to criticise and the 1.4 was good on the Autoroute then I would certainly consider a Fiesta Mk7. It is a shame that the Ecoboost proved unreliable. Though for a 1 litre turbo to replace a strong reliable 1.6 in a Focus seemed to be a bit challenging. Obviously, emissions related I feel. Anyway excellent, thoroughly enjoyed it.
Yes, I think the rationale behind the Ecoboost and the Volkswagen 1.0 TSi would have been emissions regulations. The 1.4 was more than adequate on the autoroute, and this 1.25 wasn't bad at all. You can always avoid the 1.0 engine if you like, there are plenty of other choices. Glad you enjoyed it, sir!
@@lloydvehicleconsulting the grille is particularly well knicked. A little more subtle than the Aston Martin Cygnet based on the Toyota IQ. Ever so slightly more practical and better value too.
@@lloydvehicleconsulting yes but that is only my opinion. The interior is absolutely gorgeous though and the colours will match all other Aston Martin models.
Not a bad car, 3 cylinder ecoboost only one I’ve experienced bar Mk2 and Mk3, one thing I noticed was the seats aren’t particularly comfortable, decent to drive though, great video thank you
Yes, I didn't notice the seats being particularly uncomfortable, but then I didn't drive it for very long. It is a pretty good little car, my lady wife passed her test in one. Thank you again for watching!
We don't TALK ABOUT DIESELS, ECOBOOM. You had me laughing! And you mentioned the Power Shift automatic transmission; extremely troublesome here in the US as well. Really like the colour. And these are quite popular here in the US as well, at least where I currently reside. As I stated previously, I had a ride in the Fiesta ST, a go-cart like the Mini. Everything about this vehicle is similar to the one sold here in the US, with the exception of cruise control and power windows usually standard on the most popular SE trim. Another great review!
Yes, the electric rear windows are a surprising omission, although you don't get them in an equivalent Corsa or Skoda Fabia either. Good to now my information about the Fiesta is accurate! We don't get the saloon here at all, just the hatchback.
@@lloydvehicleconsulting Wow! Now I know the 1.0 litre 3 cyl Ecoboom is manual transmission only, I think the other is a 1.6 litre 4 for the horrendous Power Shift automatic, which is popular here as many cannot drive a manual (oh, I can, my mother made me drive a manual, and glad that she did!).
@@frothe42 , we have automatic Ecoboost models in this country, the 1.6 Powershift was discontinued for the 2013 model year, I think. It is best to know how to drive a manual!
@@lloydvehicleconsulting I agree, one must learn how to drive a manual! Even our large pick-up trucks have gone mostly automatic, most likely for economy and emissions. Most of the younger generation only drives automatic. And we are having more and more vehicles equipped with CVT. Nissan's CVT with the Altima are known to self-destruct. I believe they may be manufactured by Jatco.
Ford worked their magic with this like they did with the original Focus. I much prefer these over their previous mark 6 model that looked quite dull with drab interiors. Although the door card plastics in this model may look cheap at least Ford made them look stylish.
Yes, both the Mark VI and Mark VII Fiestas are very good secondhand buys these days, Ecoboom engine aside. The Mark VI is not exciting to look at, but nice to drive, the Mark VII is far more stylish and also nice to drive.
They really do drive well don't they, and I found the EcoBoost encourages you to drive a bit to fast. I think externally it hasn't dated badly at all. A Titanium X with heated half leather seats would be good. Not beige option on the fiesta in the UK!
Yes sir, a lovely drive. I have driven a Focus Estate with the 1.0 125 bhp EcoBoom engine and it was fast enough... With facelifted ones in particular look quite handsome. The fact that the Mark VIII still looks quite similar says it all, doesn't it?
Do you feel really high sitting up in this car? I've just drove that model ( but in white just in case you need to know 😅) I found it quite slow of the mark and sluggish. I just test drove round the town so didn't get up through the gears. I've got a seat ibiza sport now and really want another but the fiesta is so much cheaper on tax and a bit on insurance. Advice please someone 🙏🏽 😊😊
I have a newer review of the Mark VII Fiesta that I recorded earlier this year. It is better than this video. Do not buy a 1.0 Ecoboost Fiesta. Stick with the 1.25 or 1.4 petrol. Can't remember what sort of power output the Ibiza Sports were now...
I've seen quite a few people saying that the 2014 1.2 fiesta is bad, one of the worst years for ford fiestas. Is this true for all fiestas in this year or do you think it was just that specific one with a fault
I have this exact 2014 1.25 in the same colour. Love it. So comfy to drive and gets around 50mpg. Do you know if the 2014 1.25 engine is as reliable as the older generations 1.25?
I think if you look after it, service it regularly, and do the cambelt when required, there is no reason why this would not be as reliable as the earlier 1.25 engine, as they are very similar.
I believe that we did cover some of those in the video, particularly with relation to the Ecoboost engine and making sure that the cambelt is changed regularly on this Zetec-SE/Sigma/Duratec engine.
I've got a 2014 Fiesta myself. It's the Titanium trim but I'm struggling to think what it has that the Zetec hasn't, apart from a nice Sony stereo which makes the dash look a bit less dated. Mine has the 1.0 ecoboost engine. I hadn't heard about reliability issues when I bought it in early 2020. So far so good on that front, albeit, due to Covid, I've only added 4k miles taking it up to 78k. Not looking forward to getting the timing belt changed. Supposedly, that's north of £1,200 at a dealership. It drives beautifully though, with plenty of torque at low revs. For a cheap used car it's quite an engaging drive and as you said, surprisingly refined.
Oh gosh, the timing belt! I think it is a bit complicated on an Ecoboost engine, although an independent garage would be a bit cheaper. I have driven a 125 bhp version of it in a Ford Focus Mark III hire car, and it seemed fast enough. You are right, it has much nicer driving dynamics than a car of this size and price has a right to exhibit, and the refinement is excellent.
The 1.25 is underpowered for the heavy fiesta, it was OK in the mk5 but the later ones are heavier. Other than that they are surprisingly good cars. We had one that kept blowing the heater resistors, very annoying. Also both rear springs snapped, weird.
I didn't find this underpowered compared with the Skoda Fabia 1.0 MPi that I drove the next day, actually. There are a lot of more powerful engines available, but this seemed about right. I have driven a 1.25 Mark V, and that was very nippy indeed! The 60 bhp version would have been very difficult to recommend, though. Not heard of the heater resistor problem in these, but I have in a lot of other cars. It really was surprisingly good, the ride, handling and steering were particularly impressive.
I don't find the 1.25 Zetec underpowered. They are revy little engines. You don't have to thrash them but they need a bit of encouragement are a bit more revs in the lower gears. 🙂
It's very hard to say, as you haven't mentioned the specification, year or condition of the car, and secondhand car prices have increased by around 20% in the last couple of months.
Hi.. I have a 2015 Ford fiesta Zetec 1.25 … I bought this car at 77000 mileage does anybody know what I should be looking at replacing as it has not had anything replaces apart from brake fluids ??
@@lloydvehicleconsulting yeah .. doesn’t seem to be a biting point on the clutch engine just rumbles. I’m having to put more gas with it so it doesn’t stall on me
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Not a bad looking car. Wow, so many trim levels. I only see the saloon over in Moscow. Love the intro, and watermark
Glad you enjoyed it, sir! It is indeed rather a nice looking car in this trim. There are lots and lots of different engines and specifications to choose from, although I quite like this one.
Own this for the past 7 years in Asia , albeit with the ubiquitous 1.0 Ecoboost petrol engine. This car is an absolute fun on a budget. The smile and joy this thing brought to my face is the same as the first day I drive it out of the showroom. And that’s the reason I love it so much.
Thank you ever so much indeed for watching all the way from Asia! Really glad to hear that you have been enjoying your Fiesta, they are a great deal of fun. How common are they where you live?
A solid motor, often that era of Fiesta was in the top ten best selling in the UK, before everyone went on to premium brands, SUVs and stick it all on PCP. Another well detailed and good review Mr Lloyd although not fitted with the most powerful engine it seems that the 1.25 is the best for reliability out of the bunch.
Yes sir! The good old 1.25 Sigma/Zetec-SE/Duratec is known for being reliable as long as you keep up with the cambelt changes and routine servicing. The Fiesta is in the Number Two position at the moment, and last year was in the Number One position, so not everyone has gone premium German SUV crazy yet, but I hear that the future of the next generation of Fiesta is actually in doubt due to the reasons you mention, which is absolutely crazy!
Hello Joseph , I have one , a 3Door 12.5 zetec 63 plates in thunder grey . I've had it for over 4 years now and I'm very happy with it. I was put off the dash for many years as I thought it was too busy at the time I had a 07 Polo so they are more standard . Its the best car I've owned and would recommend them. I do love the front rear heated window on frosty and misty days. I also live in Cheshire .
Two and a half years after making this video, the Mark VII Fiesta remains one of the most sensible secondhand cars on the market, hence why it has inspired the name for the basic tier of channel membership....
This is one car that you can label a “Common sense car”
It’s a no nonsense, practical, good looking little hatchback that as you said delivers in spades.
I use to drive a 2013 van version powered by that forbidden fuel and it drove really well, and was comfortable, what more can I say.
For me though I’d have to go for the ST version to keep me awake.
Great review again Mr Lloyd.
Yes, the corduroy jacket was the ultimate sign of common sense in the review! Very practical (although the MG3 is a bit better in this respect), easy to find parts for and plentiful on the secondhand market. Thank you for your self-censorship, sir!
@@lloydvehicleconsulting Haha! Well I know that “WEEEE DONT TALK ABOUT DIESELS ON THIS CHANNEL!! Lol😂
@@willswheels283 , well done, sir!
Great review of the Fiesta Sir. Loving the new intro.
Glad you enjoyed it, Mr Watters! We are very happy with the new ident.
Haha I love the secret mission documents part . Makes me giggle like a schoolgirl everytime😅😅
Glad you enjoyed the video! It's an important test.
@@lloydvehicleconsulting haha yes it sure is 😆😆
I have reviewed over 400 cars on the channel now, and we tend to put them through the same tests each time.
Another lovely review Joseph. My youngest daughter has a similar two door 64 plate version in this colour and loves it. Nice logo and start to the video too. Thank you again.
Thank you ever so much indeed, Martin! Yes, these are extremely popular as first cars (for good reason) and my lady wife passed her test in one. They suit the vast majority of the needs of new drivers, I would imagine, as well as people who have been driving for 30-40 years!
A fine review Sir! The colour of the car looks like it's the same as my Focus which is Deep Impact Blue. That's one of the reasons why I have always stuck with Fords is because of the way they drive. The MK VII is certainly a bit different to the MKII in which I learned to drive in.
Glad you enjoyed, it sir! Yes, very nice to drive and a lovely colour. They are a bit different from the Mark IIs, aren't they?
Great Review Joseph! I do like this generation of Fiesta as it was the car my instructor had when I was learning to drive. It drove very nicely and was predictable. The dash has unfortunately aged like a fine milk with the excessive amount of buttons though the rest of the car makes up for it.
Thank you, Mr Bill! My lady wife also learned to drive in one of these. The controls are very easy indeed, and it is simple to drive it smoothly. The pre-facelift dashboard is particularly dated, but if you compare it with an MG3, it does look a bit better. The number of buttons is typical of when the car came out.
Excellent review of an excellent car. I can only comment from personal experience but my 8 year old 1 litre ecoboost powershift 2014 Fiesta has been faultless. It is a superb combination of engine/gearbox. I think its all down to treating the car with respect and having it serviced regularly on time.
I think that it's one of those things. A friend of mine had his Powershift gearbox fail recently, and I know of many Ecoboost engines which have failed (one was on the Chops Garage channel, for example), but equally, many have been fine. In the same way, a supposedly ultra reliable five year old Kia Rio that I sourced last year for a client had a fuel pump failure a couple of months ago at less than 30,000 miles. Never heard of that happening before. Cars are strange like that.
today they are everywhere look in 7 years and it will be like a mk2. still nice review as always joseph
Yes, they are absolutely everywhere, aren't they? They don't quite rust like a Mark II, but are a bit more complicated, so I think they will start to get scrapped in large numbers as their values decrease, just like all the other generations of Fiesta.
Lovely cars. We have one at work and I drove it recently. Considering I had a 1999 Fiesta as a first car with the same Zetec engine it was like coming home. I'm so impressed. Just got in it and didn't have to think about getting used to it. The best part for me is that while I'm really comfortable and the ride is lovely, I'm also loving the precise steering and enjoying chucking it about. I like the 1.25. It's a characterful revy unit and it sounds great. I like the whine in 1st and 2nd gives it character. Would love to try a 1.0 Ecoboast though. I dare say I have driven one with the 1.6 diesel. I think that was even better because it really suited the car. Didn't take away any of the fun but gave it a heavinsss and very mature feel. Felt like it could really do the high miles with no bother. One criticism is the gearbox. It is very easy to use but hard to be smooth because of how revy the Zetec is. Found the same with my 1999 version
The 1.0 Ecoboom engines have a dreadful reliability record, sadly, particularly the ones made before 2013. I don't recommend them to clients, but I do recommend the 1.25 and 1.4 Zetec-SE engines an awful lot. As you say, very few downsides in the way that it drives, they really did well in this respect. Sadly, comments such as intimating that the forbidden fuel versions of this car are better tend to get frowned upon on this channel, I am afraid....
A great video and I have one of these. I was attracted to it by it's great front looks, sleek shaped headlights lights, beautiful slippery looks and quirky dash design. I wanted the 1.25 too as I have always believed the old saying that you can't substitute for cubic capacity. When I bought mine the first thing I did was to sling the puncture repair kit and buy myself a spare wheel, jack and wheel brace. The thing that surprised me is that it is more or less as big as my Mk2 Escort. So far it's been a great car for me.
Yes, the size of this is much, much bigger than a Mark II Fiesta, for example. I don't blame you for throwing that tyre repair kit away. Yes, the facelifted Mark VII is a handsome car, isn't it? I think that the 1.25 is perfectly adequate for what most people need.
@@lloydvehicleconsulting Yes I agree as it suits me well, it's fun to drive and holds the road superbly. I did have reservations over choosing a smaller car than the Mondeo it was replacing but I actually fell in love with it straight from the start, the front seemed to remind me of a classic racing car. There is the odd large cupboard I can't carry anymore but it's a small price to pay for such a great little car.
@@levelcrossing150 , yes, the steering, ride and handling are absolutely superb in a Mark VII Fiesta. If you don't move large cupboards all the time, I suppose that you can always hire a van for such occasions with the money you save in running costs compared with a Mondeo...
We used to have a couple of these at work - in Econetic trim but I will say no more - and the ride and handling were excellent. As you say, you can see exactly why it's such a huge seller
Good work, sir! We like to avoid undue forbidden fuel discussion, don't we? The handling is indeed excellent, and they really did deserve the top spot in the sales charts!
Thanks for suggesting viewing this video, it's been interesting and very informative. This example is a pretty looking car and the colour suits it well. The glovebox is a peculiar shape and the reverse gear is weak, even from 1,400 miles. I just love the front of these, the lovely design of the sweeping back front headlights and the sporty grill. I ditched the pot of glue to fix any puctures and bought a pathetic but as new space-saver wheel, jack and brace. Would you believe it's the same size as my Mk2 Escort. Many thanks. Just realised that I commented on this video 12 months ago, lol.
Thank you for watching it once again, sir! These are going to continue to be popular for a long time to come, I think.
What a nice eminently sensible car. I too have heard that the Ford 1.0 Ecoboost engine may not be the last word in reliability. Nevertheless, having driven one extensively 18 months ago (in a hired new shape Focus) I must say I was genuinely impressed with both its performance and character. Indeed, putting aside any long term questions regarding their longevity I don't really know why anyone would opt for a bigger engine in a Fiesta or Focus because that little three cylinder was doing a very passible impression of a 2.0 litre on a mission. A little turbo charged gem.
But there again we all know that hire cars are always the fastest thing on the road!
Yes, that Fiesta I drove in the South of France was fast enough! The Ecoboom engine is the main reliability question with these, most other issues are relatively minor, it would seem.
Absolutely correct, it has a fun character to it, being both pleasant and involving to drive. Glad you enjoyed the video and appreciated us being sensible again in the secondhand car market!
If you find it hard to criticise and the 1.4 was good on the Autoroute then I would certainly consider a Fiesta Mk7. It is a shame that the Ecoboost proved unreliable. Though for a 1 litre turbo to replace a strong reliable 1.6 in a Focus seemed to be a bit challenging. Obviously, emissions related I feel.
Anyway excellent, thoroughly enjoyed it.
Yes, I think the rationale behind the Ecoboost and the Volkswagen 1.0 TSi would have been emissions regulations. The 1.4 was more than adequate on the autoroute, and this 1.25 wasn't bad at all. You can always avoid the 1.0 engine if you like, there are plenty of other choices. Glad you enjoyed it, sir!
@@lloydvehicleconsulting the grille is particularly well knicked. A little more subtle than the Aston Martin Cygnet based on the Toyota IQ. Ever so slightly more practical and better value too.
@@seancooke4127 , yes, I prefer the post-facelift ones. The Aston Martin Cygnet just looks a bit wrong, doesn't it?
@@lloydvehicleconsulting yes but that is only my opinion. The interior is absolutely gorgeous though and the colours will match all other Aston Martin models.
@@seancooke4127 , indeed, sir! Finding one is quite hard, though.
Not a bad car, 3 cylinder ecoboost only one I’ve experienced bar Mk2 and Mk3, one thing I noticed was the seats aren’t particularly comfortable, decent to drive though, great video thank you
Yes, I didn't notice the seats being particularly uncomfortable, but then I didn't drive it for very long. It is a pretty good little car, my lady wife passed her test in one. Thank you again for watching!
We don't TALK ABOUT DIESELS, ECOBOOM. You had me laughing!
And you mentioned the Power Shift automatic transmission; extremely troublesome here in the US as well.
Really like the colour. And these are quite popular here in the US as well, at least where I currently reside.
As I stated previously, I had a ride in the Fiesta ST, a go-cart like the Mini.
Everything about this vehicle is similar to the one sold here in the US, with the exception of cruise control and power windows usually standard on the most popular SE trim.
Another great review!
Yes, the electric rear windows are a surprising omission, although you don't get them in an equivalent Corsa or Skoda Fabia either. Good to now my information about the Fiesta is accurate! We don't get the saloon here at all, just the hatchback.
@@lloydvehicleconsulting Wow! Now I know the 1.0 litre 3 cyl Ecoboom is manual transmission only, I think the other is a 1.6 litre 4 for the horrendous Power Shift automatic, which is popular here as many cannot drive a manual (oh, I can, my mother made me drive a manual, and glad that she did!).
@@frothe42 , we have automatic Ecoboost models in this country, the 1.6 Powershift was discontinued for the 2013 model year, I think. It is best to know how to drive a manual!
@@lloydvehicleconsulting I agree, one must learn how to drive a manual! Even our large pick-up trucks have gone mostly automatic, most likely for economy and emissions. Most of the younger generation only drives automatic. And we are having more and more vehicles equipped with CVT. Nissan's CVT with the Altima are known to self-destruct. I believe they may be manufactured by Jatco.
@@frothe42 , oh gosh, sir! Don't go into discussions about CVTs... Manual gearboxes are now an endangered species, especially in America!
Ford worked their magic with this like they did with the original Focus. I much prefer these over their previous mark 6 model that looked quite dull with drab interiors. Although the door card plastics in this model may look cheap at least Ford made them look stylish.
Yes, both the Mark VI and Mark VII Fiestas are very good secondhand buys these days, Ecoboom engine aside. The Mark VI is not exciting to look at, but nice to drive, the Mark VII is far more stylish and also nice to drive.
The cars in great condition
Yes, Rob has kept this in absolutely lovely condition, hasn't he?
They really do drive well don't they, and I found the EcoBoost encourages you to drive a bit to fast. I think externally it hasn't dated badly at all. A Titanium X with heated half leather seats would be good. Not beige option on the fiesta in the UK!
Yes sir, a lovely drive. I have driven a Focus Estate with the 1.0 125 bhp EcoBoom engine and it was fast enough... With facelifted ones in particular look quite handsome. The fact that the Mark VIII still looks quite similar says it all, doesn't it?
Do you feel really high sitting up in this car? I've just drove that model ( but in white just in case you need to know 😅)
I found it quite slow of the mark and sluggish.
I just test drove round the town so didn't get up through the gears.
I've got a seat ibiza sport now and really want another but the fiesta is so much cheaper on tax and a bit on insurance.
Advice please someone 🙏🏽 😊😊
I have a newer review of the Mark VII Fiesta that I recorded earlier this year. It is better than this video. Do not buy a 1.0 Ecoboost Fiesta. Stick with the 1.25 or 1.4 petrol. Can't remember what sort of power output the Ibiza Sports were now...
@@lloydvehicleconsulting ah thank you 😊
I've seen quite a few people saying that the 2014 1.2 fiesta is bad, one of the worst years for ford fiestas. Is this true for all fiestas in this year or do you think it was just that specific one with a fault
The 1.25 engine in the Mark VIII Fiesta is much better than the 1.0. I have sourced a 2014 for a client (not this one), and was brilliant.
I have this exact 2014 1.25 in the same colour. Love it. So comfy to drive and gets around 50mpg. Do you know if the 2014 1.25 engine is as reliable as the older generations 1.25?
I think if you look after it, service it regularly, and do the cambelt when required, there is no reason why this would not be as reliable as the earlier 1.25 engine, as they are very similar.
@@lloydvehicleconsulting thanks:) great video btw 👍
@@nevs1992 , no problem at all, glad you enjoyed it.
Would have been nice to have talked about known or common mechanical problems
I believe that we did cover some of those in the video, particularly with relation to the Ecoboost engine and making sure that the cambelt is changed regularly on this Zetec-SE/Sigma/Duratec engine.
I've got a 2014 Fiesta myself. It's the Titanium trim but I'm struggling to think what it has that the Zetec hasn't, apart from a nice Sony stereo which makes the dash look a bit less dated.
Mine has the 1.0 ecoboost engine. I hadn't heard about reliability issues when I bought it in early 2020. So far so good on that front, albeit, due to Covid, I've only added 4k miles taking it up to 78k. Not looking forward to getting the timing belt changed. Supposedly, that's north of £1,200 at a dealership.
It drives beautifully though, with plenty of torque at low revs. For a cheap used car it's quite an engaging drive and as you said, surprisingly refined.
Oh gosh, the timing belt! I think it is a bit complicated on an Ecoboost engine, although an independent garage would be a bit cheaper. I have driven a 125 bhp version of it in a Ford Focus Mark III hire car, and it seemed fast enough.
You are right, it has much nicer driving dynamics than a car of this size and price has a right to exhibit, and the refinement is excellent.
The 1.25 is underpowered for the heavy fiesta, it was OK in the mk5 but the later ones are heavier. Other than that they are surprisingly good cars. We had one that kept blowing the heater resistors, very annoying. Also both rear springs snapped, weird.
I didn't find this underpowered compared with the Skoda Fabia 1.0 MPi that I drove the next day, actually. There are a lot of more powerful engines available, but this seemed about right. I have driven a 1.25 Mark V, and that was very nippy indeed! The 60 bhp version would have been very difficult to recommend, though. Not heard of the heater resistor problem in these, but I have in a lot of other cars. It really was surprisingly good, the ride, handling and steering were particularly impressive.
I don't find the 1.25 Zetec underpowered. They are revy little engines. You don't have to thrash them but they need a bit of encouragement are a bit more revs in the lower gears. 🙂
@alextoft9199 what Is a revvy engine please? 😊
I bought a this model for 4K, has done 117k miles. Was it a good deal
It's very hard to say, as you haven't mentioned the specification, year or condition of the car, and secondhand car prices have increased by around 20% in the last couple of months.
Hi.. I have a 2015 Ford fiesta Zetec 1.25 … I bought this car at 77000 mileage does anybody know what I should be looking at replacing as it has not had anything replaces apart from brake fluids ??
It will need the cambelt doing, I would have thought. Do you have the service history for it?
@@lloydvehicleconsulting yeah .. doesn’t seem to be a biting point on the clutch engine just rumbles. I’m having to put more gas with it so it doesn’t stall on me
I would get that clutch looked at before it fails, to be honest...
That was a swanky little intro Mr Lloyd.
That was because I didn't make it, sir, otherwise it would have been a bit rubbish!