Yeah it's perfect, lets face it, if it plays your music, charges your phone, and fits through the McDonalds drive through then it's going to be a winner with the 17yo's!
My cousin got one my first car was a Toyota Corolla which I used as a stop gap for few months till I got a proper car so i got a 2010 Toyota avensis estate and it was so nice until my stepdad crashed it I was livid, so now I have a rover 75 and I can tell you although insurance for my first year was high for the avensis £2350 after a year driving and scrapping that avensis without going through the insurance cause it was a very high miler I bought for £1200 and made step dad give me £1000, but now my second year driving insuring the rover 75 which has bigger engine than the avensis the insurance dropped £560 someone I know told me the car and value is why it dropped so much because it’s the stereotypical old mans car and polar opposite than boy racer. I hated the fiesta that my driving instructor had ever since I drove my grandads car old shape avensis 2.0 diesel
I just recently bought one used for $6215 with taxes! It only has 122,000KM and I’m almost 18 lol. I get the car tomorrow! I worked my ass off for it and I’m proud.
@@jobc2110 You know I never cared for the facelifted grille, it reminded me of one of those gulper eels that live at the bottom of ocean trenches, but its true, that model fiesta first came out in 2009, and I still think they look cutting edge
I cannot say how much i love this iteration of the Fiesta. It’s got enough of everything to be the perfect car. I ran one as I was doing a tiny mileage. It cost nothing to run, nothing to insure, was reliable and gave enough back when you press on to make you feel a bit handy behind the wheel. It reminded me very much of the mk1 Focus. I’d have another anytime. I even sourced the full black leather interior out of a Fiesta Metal Black edition. When i part ex’d it the dealer sold it within hours of it coming in. For a lot.
J C I like to get in there early before anyone else 😂. I actually filmed this on Christmas Eve, but only got around to editing it yesterday. I was hoping that by the time it’s been on the internet for a few weeks, people won’t notice the gap
Got a 2009 Fiesta 1.4 petrol. It's done 138,000 and is still going strong. Only just had to replace the original clutch and starter. Super reliable and barely uses any oil.
Recently started watching your videos as I was researching buying an old Jag XJ.. and kept watching. Bought a one year old 2016 Fiesta as my son's first car. He's not much in to cars but loves it. It's not put a foot wrong as he's kept up on services. He's tight as two coats of paint so the fuel economy suits him. His friends were given their parent's old, full-sized SUVs and they're always scrambling for gas money. It's been a real winner that I highly recommend.
My first car was a Fiesta many moons ago, I had it for years and it never let me down once. Yes they are a great first car, but they are grown up enough for drivers of any age/standard. I had an ST line with the 1L Turbo as a hire car the other week and it was a superb drive and really well equipped.
Have been using lockdown to binge watch all your videos, great stuff! I passed my test last year at the ripe old age of 25 and got myself a 2006 1.2L Fiesta as my first car. Not as fancy as the one in the video but so far I've been over the moon with it. Got one of those cheap things that plug into the cigarette lighter and my bluetooth and USB are now sorted. 😂
Iv sold loads of the fiestas 1.4 petrols and 1.2 petrol they sell really fast I wish I had one for my first car there fun little cars especially the 1.4 petrol is quite quick
@@Ethankeenan02 The 1.4 really does feel quicker than the figures suggest. Bought mine for £500 as my first car and haven't had issues for the 14 months I've had it. My only complaint is that the gearing is a bit short so you end up at over 3k rpm at 70
Owner of a 1.6 2008 Fiesta. Most reliable car I've ever owned. All round sensible purchase, practical, easy to park, cheap to run. ULEZ exempt too. Not ideal for long drives though - no 6th gear and I have been in more comfortable cars. No plans to change until it falls apart.
My wife’s car, this exact model apart from the alloys which are slightly different. I like driving it as much as my BMW 320d. A great small car. Although you don’t really need it, I think the only thing that could possibly make it better would be cruise control. Other than that? Perfection. And if I was a parent putting my youngster into their first car, I’ll never forget what my dad told me about my first car, “you need a bit of power to get yourself out of trouble now and then” and if you buy the 1.25, they won’t be able to downshift and rev up to get past issues when they have to. I’d put them in the 1.0 litre model all day, everyday.
So my Focus has a 100 hp 1.0 3 Cyl ECOboost engine. Everybody is negative about this engine when it is in a Focus, but not in a Fiesta. It is the SAME engine. If you want a long lasting reliable engine go for the older 4 Cyl 1.25 litre petrol. Many modern cars have 3 Cyl small capacity engines and none of them will last as long as the older style engines. That is progress! My first car was a 950CC Ford Fiesta in beige with a 4 speed gearbox and a carburetor - happy days.
Currently own a 2009 fiesta 1.4 tdci Style, had it for 5 years, done 100k in it now and it's never let me down, super handling and brakes however the engine is depressingly dull, Fiestas definitely suit petrol better. If you do go for a diesel make sure you service it atleast at every interval because they can have trouble with the Turbos, I've done mine every 6,000 miles and like I say, no trouble!👌
I learned in one of these and i loved it. Couldn't exactly afford one when i passed so i got a smaller car to get me going for 2 years then i saved up to buy an Ecoboost Titanium. Which i've now had for a year, loved it all the way through. So fun to drive.
Hi Matt, My missis has had her fiesta 1.4 tdci mk7 for 9 years. It's done 118k and it's never missed a beat! Obviously apart from service parts over time it's been fantastic. We've talked about swapping it but she cant let go it's part of the family lol.
just bought my daughter a 2015 with 80k miles for 8k. It's got the 120 hp engine, and I think it will be good for her first car. I'm giving it to her on Christmas.
I got a 5 door Fiesta 2017 1.0 ecoboost 66 plate in deep impact blue and I love it, broke the bank just under £8000 but so worth it. And everything you said is completely true. I was 19 when I got it and the insurance was cheap just under £1000 with my parents on as drivers. I fully recommend this car for anyone.
@@maxmorris4562 My fiesta Ecoboost is also lasting very well. Should do the cambelt next summer. My friend has 1.0 Ecoboost with 275k km and it is still going strong. To be honest, 100hp from a 1.0 turbo is not anything crazy so they last a long time.
I personally fell in love with the Fiesta from watching WRC and playing Rally games . Since I would soon be able to start working on getting a driver license I have been looking at good cars for a new driver. Just now I remembered about the fiesta. A small car, without much Horse power. And it's perfect In my opinion.
Best getting a 2005 facelift with the 1.25 or 1.4 petrol the road tax went from £200 to £160 Find one with the Sony stereo. Usually either Style or Zetec spec with AC and Quickclear.
The Fiesta is a great car, but I'd ignore the 'ecoboom' engines and go for either the 1.25 or 1.4 naturally aspirated petrol engines. They're powerful enough for regular driving and can rack up quite high mileage without expensive issues. I know of a few that have done 150k plus and are still going strong. Just watch out for rust on older examples.
I've read about this "Ecoboom" joke going round. It's why i don't want to keep mine for more than 70,000 or 80,000 miles. It's on 37,000 miles at the minute and i rarely drive anywhere far, so it will last me several years before i change cars again. As a first car, if the miles are low. There is nothing wrong with an Ecoboost engine. As a 1.0L petrol engine it isn't designed for long journeys everyday which going by the miles racking up i'm guessing the people who have had these "boom" problems are the ones driving the car far and long everyday of it's life. Or a previous owner has. A first car isn't usually kept for that long, for most cases an Ecoboost with low miles on the clock is absolutely fine and are good engines. They just don't last as long as other engines.
@@rufusgreenleaf2466 People who drive the car far and long would get more miles as there are less cold starts and less wear and tear. Also this car is good on long journeys, gone up and down to cornwall many times in it. You just need to use the right oil and spec and never use engine flush and it should last as it will help preserve the belt. I am not defending the wet belt design as many average people will just take the car to any old garage who may use engine flush or not use the right ford specification oil but if you make sure its maintained properly it should be good until the 100k/10 year belt change interval
I'm much older than 17 and I love my 2017 Fiesta. By the time 2017 rolled around here in the US the only engine they offered was the 1.6 petrol engine with 120 horsepower. I have an SE one model up from the base S model. Has all the stuff you'd want. Since I live in the US most were sold with 6 speed dual clutch automatic. Hums along happily on the interstates here gets 38mpg no matter how you drive it. Feels like it's glued to the road, great fun on the mountain roads were I live.
I have a 2014se and it is fantastic live in Florida great handling 37 gas mileage runs great quick little car you have to know how to drive the duel clutch and it will run great
Years ago someone asked Clarkson what would he buy his daughter for a first car..... Ford Fiesta... Without a thought, she has one still I believe, Ford's brilliant..
I’ve gt a brand new Ford Fiesta Stline X edition (70 plate)...Had a 2018 stline b4 that. Great cars,my new one is 95ps which is plenty (125ps & 140ps also available)It handles excellent,really grips the road...looks the part with body kit & 18” alloys...also has all the creature comforts like heated seats & steering wheel,sat nav...arm rest & Bluetooth & usb connectivity for your music. The best thing about the fiesta is the way it drives,it’s a pleasure every time u gt behind the wheel. Another interesting,informative & entertaining video from Matt. 👏👏👏👏👏
Great presentation skills and very happy to subscribe! To add my endorsement, my wife and I bought exactly the same spec (even down to the colour!) brand new in 2013 so one of the first available. It replaced a 60 plate Titanium 1.4, nice car but the Ecoboost engine was far superior in driveability and economy. Had it for four years and 45K, all kinds of driving, city, European holidays you name it, only issue was the EML light came on a couple of times but easily and quickly sorted under warranty. Replaced it with a Titanium X which was just as good (and reliable) and for the last 18 months we've enjoyed the current model Active 100 Ecoboost, again a great car with main improvements being ride quality and much improved (6 speed) gearbox. Frankly when you've experienced long term ownership of these cracking cars it makes you realise just how well they drive in all aspects, how cheap they are to run and just how well built they are, massively superior to the likes of the Clio, Corsa and ridiculously over-priced Polo. Once again, keep up the great work and looking forward to the next video.
The cambelt costs like a grand to change and because of the wet belt that goes through oil, it can deteriorate and block the oil pump up. Espeiacially if you don't use the right oil
I was looking to buy a 2016 Fiesta 125 Titanium from a Ford main dealer. My friend warned me to stay clear because the wet cam belt can fail and cause massive engine damage. I thought the cam belt never needed changing but dealer said it needed changing every 10 years. I asked what they'd charge for fitting replacement. £1900 was the answer! It made no economic sense to buy a car that in 2 years time would require that kind of expenditure. I've taken my friend's advice and stayed clear!
my very first car was a mini when i passed my test cos of insurance i bought a 950 pop fiesta the most basic of basic Dagenham Donkey! that car was epic cost nowt to run and never once let me down!!
This wasn’t my first car (actually my 5th) but my better half and I had a baby - she had a horrible old Corsa while I had my lovely CLK. Being sensible people we got a 2013 Fiesta because of the wee one, it was such fun to drive! It was as much fun as my first car - a Hillman Imp. Then, last March it was stolen ... : ( Got a Golf now, so not all bad!
Hi Matt, love your no bull to the point content. Quite agree on the Fiesta only my research suggests going for the bullet proof 1.25lt rather than the1lt turbo boost engine which has a tendency to sh..... itself into an early metal scrap bin !!! By the way your vision is better than mine. Being able to read of tyre makes etc while sitting in your car. Impressive.
Great review Matt. I purchased a red 1.6 diesel 2010 model last year drove really nice to drive very economical 30 tax. Only problem was the diesel engine was smoking and needed new injectors luckily the dealer took the car back I'd avoid the diesel
I owned a 1L ecoboost fiesta for 5 years. Averaged 55mpg with careful driving and had no serious issues. Throttle position sensor broke and it had a creaking sound in cold weather when going over speed bumps, but otherwise was a super smooth, nippy and reliable car. However, as it approached 10 yrs old, it needed timing belt change, which also required water pump change, which was quoted from ford to cost £1800 all together. With servicing, that was a £2k expense, so I sold the car. For anyone considering one, make sure timing belt has already been changed, otherwise it can cause major damage or costly repairs!
@@HighPeakAutos apparently the ecoboost engines run the belt in oil, so the whole engine needs to be taken apart to change the belt which is a 2 day process, hence the labour charges. I would have happily kept the car if it wasn't for the absurd price from ford. Btw, I'm looking to help a friend buy a car under £3k, do you allow financing or cash only purchases?
Great small car that as you say for a first car. Mine was (date yourself pops) was an Anglia - 998cc and it was fun and loved it. Fiesta's great granddad.
Leather seats, ice cold A/C, no mechanical problems, (convertible, tinted windows= bonus) and as someone else says if it can play music and charge my phone, it’s basically perfect for a first car
Now I’ll tell you a little story. When I was young I used to hate fiestas my uncle had a 2011 and the ride was awful but then I got into a 2014 and it was much better so I kinda like these fiestas now
I've got a 1.25 manual on a 14plate, had it from 2k as an ex demo and its now on just 40k no problems in nearly 5 years. Pet hates, no spare wheel at all, lower roof line at the front so taller drivers need to duck when getting in, but once in it's a good driving position. Dash top reflection onto the windscreen is awful in any sunny weather and the boot seems smaller than the previous fiesta but that maybe down to the smaller tailgate than actual size. The 1.25 was never going to melt the tarmac but it will cruise all day at motorway speeds however it's thirsty in city driving, around 280 miles between fill ups but if you do rural or a longer run expect about another 120 miles. Oh the VED is only £36 on mine , would I buy another, yes.
Congratulations on reaching over 1000 subscribers and well deserved in a very short amount of time may I say. 👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍 Hope your great channel goes from strength to strength, because people like me love honest car reviews by genuine people like you. 👌👌👌👌👌👌👌👌👌👌👌👌👌👌
@@HighPeakAutos You deserve it mate. I personally think you are one of the best and most informative reviewers we have on RU-vid at present. I do think ( because I have followed you closely ) you diversify your reviews with medium-priced / cost effective and sensibly priced expensive vehicles. You have tapped into a Syco pleasing the majority. Love your videos 👍
Thank you, I really appreciate it. I know I won't be able to please everyone, but its good to know that there are some people who are liking what I'm doing. I'll continue with the variety - I think it keeps it interesting - its more interesting for me that way too
I did have a 2007 mk6 1.25 fiesta for my first car which was great, I now have a 2016 Ford Fiesta 1.0 125ps. Great economical car with some punch when you want it.. Had it for a year now with no issues whatsoever.
The Fiesta 1.2 does everything that anyone regardless of age needs a car to do to be honest. I have heard some horrible stories of the one litre turbo in the newer models though....
Some car makers are actually doing away with their 3 door versions of their small hatchbacks. Namely Peugeot 208, and I think perhaps Volkswagen are following having decided to axe their Up model. Ford should have done the same with the Fiesta and the Focus but just kept producing the 5 door versions.
I learned to drive in a 2014 red fiesta idenidentical to that one but it was a 1.4 tdci diesel there very nice to drive and then got my first car witch was a 1.4 hdi turbo diesel 2008 peugeot 207 s 3 door in white loved that car was very torque and pulled good on the motorway and handled quite good and got 70+ mpg
The car I drove after passing my test was my mums 7 seater vauxhall zafira which was so under powered it was painful as it was only a 1.6, then 9 months later I bought myself a 2.0 Jag X type
I’ve just bought one of these due to having to claim on my insurance and not being able to insure anything with a bigger engine. 1ltr eco boost, loving it so far. I’ve been warned about reliability issues tho
I had a 2011 ford fiesta edge. It was only a 1.25L and I used it to pass my driving test. It was great at first, then turned into a money pit. Only had 50,000 miles when I bought it, insurance was £1500 with a black box. The car was economical, had nothing other than an aux to connect my phone to. Sent it for its first MOT since I bought it, £600 to fix the suspension, brakes, and engine oil. Due to get the timing belt and water pump fixed since they’re both on their last legs. That’s another £450, tires are needing replaced, and randomly the boot stopped working: the button refused to disengage the latch, another common issue. The offside rear taillight would not illuminate when I had dipped beams on, but would during braking, strange issue, cost another £300 to fix. It is good for a first car, long as you have the money to support a car. If you have that money to spend, PCP a corsa, or a ford which comes with a warranty.
One more thing to big up the fiesta, the driving experience is excellent, I’m 6ft2 and the driving position was simply lovely. Knees did clang with the steering wheel a few times but nothing majorly uncomfortable
My 1st car was a Mini&my 2nd car was an Escort 1.3L mk2 1980V then mk3&Orion 1.6GL mk2 87D. I always preferred the Escort to the Fiesta. Although I had one as a courtesy car in 2017.
Ee by gum, my first car was an Austin Cambridge A60, three year old and cost £365 in 1969. It was built like a tank which was just as well as two years later I removed five fence posts when I rolled it into a field. You live and learn.
I'm 17 and about to start learning. I've considered a fiesta, mini, Volvo C30 and they're pretty good cars from what I've heard. However, my dad has a Saab 9-3 Aero TTid which isn't really that much more to insure than a small hatchback. And then I wouldn't have to buy a completely new car.
These are not a bad car for anyone really. These are cheap to insure, good on gas, and cheap to run. Ford is good at making basic transportation for basic transportation needs.
I've done 150,000 miles in mine, with very little work done on it. Now it needs a new timing belt and I can't find a garage willing to do it. Apparently it's too much hassle.
Just got a 2010 1.2 fiesta zetec as a first car and as I'm a 17 year old insurance is going to be dear so looked around for ages and managed to get it down to £2.4k which is obviously extortionate but quite an average price compared to my mates
God I remember posting on this video when it first came out saying about how I wanted one of these as my first car, the comment isn’t here fsr, but I thought I’d post here as I have just bought a 62 plate facelift 1.25 fiesta as my first car and I love it.
I have a 2013 fiesta ecoboost with 143.000 on it and even with the power shift Duel clutch automatic i had no problems with it at all and it still looks good and runs perfectly fine I'm having the wetbelt, oil belt, water pump, oil changed and tiny things swapped and cleaned especially the oil pump and it will cost me 1590€ at ford and 15km around the corner a other ford shop wanted 2200€ so if i would of searched for other shops i think i could of paid 1200€ roughly but I'm fine with that it's a good car and fun to drive
Bought the wife the tit x 1.0 EcoBoost 125bhp and I love it, it handles and it's got plenty of poke and all the extra bits make it feel a nice place to be.
The 1.2 is a bit overmatched on the motorway. Getting up to speed requires planning and patience. For a 17 year old this is far from a deal breaker. For a 17 year old with long term plans on keeping the car it could be.
Nice video! I'm considering on getting a 2019 fiesta for my second car. Here in the US we have a 1.6l 4cyl with 130hp or the 1.0l Ecoboost with 120hp. That 1.2l sounds slow, I cant imagine a car with 80hp!
@@HighPeakAutos Yes, we get the sedan. Unfortunately last year was our last year for the fiesta. The cheap little sedan is dying in America. Everyone is going thousands of dollars in debt buying big SUVs and trucks. Eventually the bubble will pop.
