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I love the car
Robert streelman, 03/14/2017
2016 Ford Fiesta SE 4dr Hatchback (1.6L 4cyl 5M)
1 of 4 people found this review helpful
I love the car and he gets great gas mileage
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Ford Fiesta 2016
Ali, 07/06/2016
2016 Ford Fiesta SE 4dr Hatchback (1.6L 4cyl 5M)
1 of 9 people found this review helpful
Its a great vehicle with a best price from Huntington Beach Ford.
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It's a Lovely Vehicle, But Not Perfect.
Max S., 03/03/2025
2016 Ford Fiesta SE 4dr Sedan (1.6L 4cyl 5M)
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I've had my Ford Fiesta for two years, and I absolutely love it. It has the 1.0L Ecoboost with a 5 speed manual transmission. Appearance The body styling was inspired by Aston Martin, giving it a sleek appearance at a low price. My particular vehicle is painted blue, which helps make it look more unique. A little detail I love is the antenna on the roof; not only does it add character, but it also doubles as a vortex generator to help improve aerodynamics. The vehicle also comes with a small wing, improving traction and adding to its sporty appeal. The interior is nice, but not luxurious. There's enough space for the driver and passenger to be comfortable, but passengers in the back seat may struggle a little. The aesthetics are on point; Ford used quite a lot of circles, ovals, and rounded edged to give the vehicle a safe and approachable feel. The gauge cluster is little odd with the high-beam indicator located dead center with its own spot. The vents are circular with a honeycomb mesh inside which are easy to adjust. The AC controls are a little awkward with most of the functions located in a circle, but once you get used to it, it works well. One oddity is that there is no true coin holder; there's just an empty space right in front of the shifter with no door or anything to hold what you put there in place. You have options for media, including a CD player, AUX jack, USB Port, and two 12V outlets. Unfortunately, for Fords like this, the USB port tends not to work well. The buttons for the radio controls are well designed. Big, easy to press, and you even get a phone keypad on the right side. The SYNC 3 Entertainment System works great; however, it does glitch from time to time, by not connecting to my device. Rebooting it solves the problem. Navigating the menu is a simple task. The buttons are responsive and the options aren't hard to find. The sound system, well, sounds great! One feature I love about the interior is the fact you can change the interior accent colors. I personally have mine set to blue, but you can also choose pink, green, sky blue, red... The materials used for the interior feel decent for the price, but door window switches/handles will start loosening with age. You have 4 cupholders; 2 in the center, and 1 on each front door. They almost always feel too small for cups though, and the placement of the shifter makes using them feel awkward. Storage is average. You only get a glovebox and the sides of the doors, including the (small) arm rest. It'll get you by so long as you don't hoard. But at least you get a spot to hold your sunglasses! That compartment is located right in front of the interior lights. The vehicle comes with blindspot mirrors, which I absolutely love. They can be electronically adjusted from the driver's side. No powered seats, which I view as a good thing, but your opinion may be different. Performance Performance varies between trims. My particular vehicle is a 1.0L 3 cylinder, turbocharged GDI VVT engine with 90500 miles (purchased at 79900), tied to a 5 speed manual transmission. You must push the clutch in before starting the vehicle. I like that safety feature. It's called "Neutral Safety Switch". Gas mileage is fantastic. I drive very conservatively, shifting around 2K RPM and no further than 2500 RPM in higher gears, and I average around 38MPG combined. The vehicle takes 87 Regular (US) which makes its operating costs very low. Since it's a 3 cylinder, that also means you need fewer spark plugs, less oil, and fewer ignition coils. It also has a fair amount of working room in the engine bay compared to the 4 cylinder. As someone who likes to service his own vehicle, that's a huge advantage. Oil capacity is 4.5 quarts, so you can have some oil left over to add in as necessary. The shifter feels comfortable and responsive. The clutch is very easy to release and the biting point is quite generous. I taught myself how to drive manuals with my Fiesta, so if you're looking for an easy car for beginners, this one is perfect. Braking feels great too. My Fiesta uses discs in the front and drums in the back. Since the car is so light (especially with the Ecoboost engine) it can stop on a dime. Acceleration feels good. Throttle response is quite good, due in part to the turbocharger giving it a better low-end power curve. Steering is quite fun. The car is so agile that I can sometimes take corners in third gear without breaking a sweat! Fiestas are Front Wheel Drive, which makes it an absolute hoot around corners. The turbo doesn't really kick in until after 2500 RPM or so. Pros - Sporty feel, even on lower trims - Affordable Price - Fun and Practical - Great Safety Ratings (5 stars for Driver, 4 for Passenger) - Outstanding gas mileage - Low maintenance costs for service items (air filter, spark plugs, etc) Cons - Ecoboost engines are known for oil leaks, particularly from valve cover/timing cover - Issues with oil starvation caused by oil pump drive belt material clogging the pump over time - Not much cargo space - Rear passengers may not be too comfortable - Some interior parts are made of cheap plastic - AC has known issues with blend door actuators (If you hear clicking from the dash, that's why) - (Automated Manual transmissions have problems. If you want a Fiesta, get a manual instead.) Conclusion The 2016 Ford Fiesta worked out a lot of kinks from previous generations, making them a great first or even second car. They're fun to drive, sip on gas, and are very safe. They may not be luxurious, but they get the job done with a fun flair that most other cars simply don't have. And with a price tag this low, how can you argue with that?
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Best Value, Reliable, Sturdy Car in Bad Weather
Anonymous, 01/14/2024
2016 Ford Fiesta S 4dr Sedan (1.6L 4cyl 5M)
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I bought this car with 30K miles on it 4 years ago, and still love it. It has definitely kept it's look/finish, and the interior is still pretty. This car is great in bad weather, and is a great ride, & reliable ride. In fact, I still love this car! I had complete replacement of brakes/rotors & rear brakes, which was expensive, but the brakes on this car last a long time. (Scheduled maintenance). I do all the oil & lube, tire rotates, drive sensibly & make sure I use engine block heater and/or battery charger/maintainer in very cold temps. Replace filters, etc., too. But...I have only had to replace a water pump! That's the *only* extra repair item in 4 years. I will say for a basic, inexpensive car, the SYNC stereo has a great sound. So, that is an added value. I wash the car about 12 times/year & wax it 3 or 4 times, and the finish is still beautiful. The car has been garaged most of it's life, & I also have a sturdy car cover w/straps underneath for outside parking. So, while I take care of this car, and do all the scheduled maintenance, it certainly has been worth every penny, and still going strong.
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Sharon C., KY , 10/19/2024
2016 Ford Fiesta S 4dr Sedan (1.6L 4cyl 5M)
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I have over 230,000 miles on mine ,and it gets over 40 mpg. , usually. Very rarely less. That's including city, country, and Interstate driving. I use Shell Regular gas
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