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5 out of 5 stars

Great car

Theresa, 01/26/2019
2012 Ford Fiesta SES 4dr Hatchback (1.6L 4cyl 5M)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful

I purchased my car in 2014 when my mom could no longer get into my ranger.Other than basic maintenance and a few recalls I love my car .My fiesta is very reliable.I would buy another.

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1 out of 5 stars

This car

Spara38, 02/15/2016
2012 Ford Fiesta SE 4dr Hatchback (1.6L 4cyl 5M)
3 of 4 people found this review helpful

I bought this car brand new in May 2012, and everything was ok with it until Oct 2013 (@15000 miles) when it started shuddering, stalling, and sounding like it was eating itself. Shuddering was so bad I developed back issues from being jostled around so badly. Transmission replaced TWICE, 8/2014 and 10/2015. It happened AGAIN and dealer said it was such a prevalent issue that parts were backordered 5 months. When it left me stranded in the middle of an intersection, I refused to drive it again and drove my husband's car until I traded it in for a Toyota. This is not a car I'd wish on my worst enemy. Sure it's great on gas, but it'll be in the shop too much to benefit from that!

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5 out of 5 stars

GREAT HATCHBACK VEHICLE-RECOMMEND HIGHLY

prepppy, 06/01/2012
2012 Ford Fiesta SES 4dr Hatchback (1.6L 4cyl 5M)
6 of 11 people found this review helpful

Changed from 2010 Toyota Matrix with the poorest visibility imagineable, could not see the curb when making a turn.. to a 2012 Ford Fiesta hatchback, automatic, heated seats, great visibility to all sides and back....sporty look and handles unbelievably well on the highway and in the city....good mileage...now looking foreward to going for a drive..Thank you FORD....

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4 out of 5 stars

Grat car for round town

Ken, 11/22/2015
2012 Ford Fiesta S 4dr Hatchback (1.6L 4cyl 5M)
2 of 4 people found this review helpful

I bout mine in july hade no problem with mine. Mine is a five speed manual with only 50.000 mils on it price was ten thousand 20012 se great gas milg on it mine has cruse cantrl tilt ac power window s and no sat radio butt has the aux in it for my ph ps tks ford i did my homework on mine i would re driving a manual

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5 out of 5 stars

A lot of car for the money

shaunt, 04/20/2012
2012 Ford Fiesta S 4dr Hatchback (1.6L 4cyl 5M)
15 of 42 people found this review helpful

I hadn't actually considered such a small car, but the gas mileage enticed me. It looks small from the outside, but driving it is a whole different experience. I'm 6'3, 200lbs, and it's perfectly comfortable to drive. The adjustable wheel and multiple seat adjustments are a huge plus. More importantly, it drives like a dream. I test drove other subcompacts(Honda Fit, Nissan Versa) and they don't even come close in terms of ride quality and handling. The Fiesta has plenty of power, with precise steering, a smooth ride, and a wonderfully smooth clutch and manual shifter. The engine accelerates smoothly and rapidly, yet remains quiet. The road noise is also notably less than in the others.

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