Used 2018 Ford Fiesta S 4dr Sedan (1.6L 4cyl 5M) Consumer Reviews
Second Fiesta, love them both!
First of all, I would like to say that if you're a man, whether medium sized or large, don't bother buying this car. It's not big enough. However, if you're small or regular size woman, it's GREAT! I wouldn't imagine guys would be too interested in it unless they are wanting something small with great gas mileage. Secondly, this is the second Fiesta I have owned, my other was a 2012 5-speed manual, I prefer manual transmissions and with this car, it just works better. I get an average of 36-40 MPG even around rural Idaho. My first Fiesta had 95,000+ miles without any issues, only oil changes. It was very dependable. I find the trunk has plenty of space and as for the back seats? I have no problems fitting my daughters in it comfortably for long drives. Again, I wouldn't recommend it for growing teenage boys or adult men, or even tall girls. The leg space is limited. Some people have complained about it being narrow, but the benefits of that are awesome. It's easy to park, and fits almost everywhere. It handles very well, is quiet and feels solid. Even after 6 years, my older one was still holding together well, didn't have interior noises or things falling apart. I owned a Toyota Corolla in the past, and the Fiesta is every bit as solid and well built, but gets better gas mileage. My favorite part is the manual window cranks that you can't find on other cars. There is plenty of convenient technology without it being over the top ridiculous. The only down side I've found about this car is the fact that it doesn't have a LOT of power. So if you're passing someone on a rural road, be sure to have plenty of room to get around them. You won't be breaking any speed records with this one. One year later: I still LOVE this car. It's been great on trips, even loaded with two other people and luggage it still gets almost 40 mpg on the highway. Aside from oil changes, I've had to do nothing to it. No issues at all. Just peace of mind. The five-speed manual transmission is definitely the way to go with the Fiesta, it handles well in snow and ice as long as you have studded tires all the way around. I'm very pleased with the onboard updates like backup camera and voice commands for your electronic devices. The roll down windows are a favorite option and the seats make all day driving easy. This isn't a fancy car, but if you're interested in something that works well, is economic on your pocket book, and reliable, this is the car for you. Thanks Ford! I would happily buy another just like it!
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I would not buy this car again
This car has had a lot of issues.I bought it brand new and it cannot handle a long commute nor can it handle going up steep hills.It sucks in bumper to bumper traffic and after having it for 3 years and keeping on the scheduled maintenance I am having emissions problems, the car will not start after I get gas.The dealership did not bother to address this issue when I brought it in for the check engine light. Ford said emissions issues were not covered under my maintenance package. I have had many issues with this car. Unless you just drive around town maybe this car will work but commuting and constant driving dont bother and it sucks in gas
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This was a great price but bad purchase
I bought my car in February it’s now December and despite its small size I didn’t absolutely hate this car till today when my car needed gas and didn’t have enough to make it to the gas station it’s dark out and raining and I want to be prepared for tomorrow morning so I go out in my other car to get some gas I get back and go to pour it in and it’s pouring all over the side of my car so I take my phone out as a light and I can tell by the side of the tank that I needed a funnel so I go search one down since I’m home I get back and restart pouring and it’s still pouring everywhere so I go look it up and guess what I have to have a special funnel in order to pour my own gas into my own car I’m now soaked in gasoline wet from the rain and pissed because this little car isn’t going anywhere in the morning or actually according to other reviews it may not be drivable till after Christmas because this part may malfunction and then I’ll have to have it replaced which will cost me more money. It’s bad enough the plastic around the windows is slowly peeling back on my back window but I’m seriously mad because in an emergency situation this is the worst thing it’s bad enough to be a female walking to a gas station let alone to have to try for 40 minutes to fill there tank thank god it wasn’t an emergency because ford wouldn’t be happy with me. Update apparently the trunk has a leak in it I hate this car
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A blast to drive
I've owned this car since 2019, I bought it new. It's has to be one of the best handling cars I've ever I owned. It handles like a motorcycle on curvy mountain roads, it likes doing 70 on the freeway. I average 32 mpg year around, but have gotten near 40 mpg on long trips. The only Con is since it's the base model S is manual windows, no cruise control and the cramped back seat!