Fiesta's aren't just for newbies, they're great secondary family cars. Ideal for quick school runs or a nip round to the shop. Very enjoyable and effortless to drive on urban and back roads and cheap as chips to buy, run and maintain.

@SASMacDroid

7 ай бұрын

Yea exactly I'm old enough to agree i have a fiesta mk7 2013 with the 1.0L ecoboost and the duel clutch automatic and they are reliable and very practical i rather drive that than my 2019 focus st-line 😂

@scotrep

2 ай бұрын

I just got a Fiesta ST-Line X Edition. I'm 42 and this is the BEST car I've ever owned. Nippy and sticks to the road like a limpet (My Ibiza FR Sport always felt it was going to roll if I took a corner too quickly). I don't want Hot Hatches or a revvy car. But this is an absolute winner for performance. OK, I also wanted the heated windscreen, steering wheel and seats :) Buy one.

Nice to see different vehicles that you are driving! Great video Josh. Keep them coming. 👍🏻🚙

I just got myself a 2020 nissan versa sv in monarch orange. i love watching these kinds of videos. I originally wanted a toyota but this is what i just ended up leaving with, i dropped the gun too fast and jumped on it without seeing what else cars i had to choose from, lol but i'm grateful, god is good! i have videos of my car on my channel as well.

I Drive a 4 cylinder 1.25 82 hp from 2016.Very good car!

I have the same one, and it's great. I had to replace the radiator fan as it didn't work when i had it, that's it

I just bought a 2010 86 bhp version. And I love it. Even with 100k km it still feels solid

@robertocurrlos7470

Жыл бұрын

Yh smoother than I expected

@magdalena-lr4wj

Жыл бұрын

Does it have a problem with the brakes like described in the video ?

@robertocurrlos7470

Жыл бұрын

@@magdalena-lr4wj yh kind of annoying. You get used to it after a while but now and then the brakes can be frustrating

My 1991 XR2i only had 110bhp but was awesome back in the day! Would love a restored one today! 😀

I used to drive fiesta diesel As a company car thay goodfun to drive unbelievable grip round bends these cars used to take. A batttering thought little cars they were. Run 24-7 7days a week they did have the odd faults but considering the way that they were run I was impressed with them

Got a 123hp version of the ecoboost and it's sooo good

Nice video, I have a fiesta myself. Great first car!

@JoshBatesYT

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you and yeah they are such a good car

I'm 39 and I've had 3 Ford Fiestas. Awesome little car. I'm very sad Ford has stopped making them.

@SASMacDroid

7 ай бұрын

I fully agree definitely good car's

@robertday8619

5 ай бұрын

EXCEPT THE 1.0 ECOBOOM.

@SASMacDroid

5 ай бұрын

@@robertday8619 my 2013 1.0 ecoboost is running perfectly fine and is most Definitely not going to explode in the next 10 years

@robertday8619

5 ай бұрын

@@SASMacDroid I wouldn't bet on that!!!!! 🤣🤣🤣

@SASMacDroid

5 ай бұрын

@@robertday8619 so according to why shouldn't it ?

I always find myself coming back to youtube to watch POVs of 1L Fords, the 3 cylinders sound great imo, never owned one but damn do I want one. Try 79hp in a first car with a 90kg driver, I wasn't gapping anybody 🤣

@JoshBatesYT

2 жыл бұрын

Didn't know there was a 79hp one. Is that the model before?

@DeezNutzzzz69

2 жыл бұрын

@@JoshBatesYT oh nah mate it was a 59 plate ford fusion, absolute dog shit but i loved it

@CCCZMC

Жыл бұрын

@@JoshBatesYT My 2013 ford fiesta 1.25 is only 79 haha, I do try and get the most out of it

i just past and looking to get this exact car! looks so nice go drive, putting the numbers on it tomorrow,thank you🙌🏻

@JoshBatesYT

2 жыл бұрын

No problem 👍

@B27397

2 жыл бұрын

Did u get one

I have 2012 Germany made Ford fiesta but there is a terrible sound from RHS Tire leg. What Is that sound please?

How are these Fiestas with 1.4 16v petrol? Mine has 196,000km on it

All 1.0 eco boosts (by the name boost) are turbo charged. Each have different software maps ranging from 100, 120 or 140 PS). There is no non turbo ecoboost. You may be thinking of the 1.2 duratec petrol.

I test drove a zetec 1.25 2014. Found it slow and heavy . Lovely car though

Got a 2016 1.0 Ecoboost 140 ST-Line as my Second car and I absolutely love it. Will definitely be getting the 2017 ST-3 next 🤞🏼

@Gronkhsau

2 жыл бұрын

Do it! They are so great. I own one since 2019 (was my first car ever)

@barristanselmy2758

Жыл бұрын

May as well just save for an actual Fiesta ST at that stage.

I started off with bmw 5 series as my first car and then I got a mercedes s class but now I have finally upgraded to a ford fiesta and I am very happy.

I've just bought a 2011 Ford Fiesta Zetec TDCi and it's MILES better than the 2008 Ford Fusion Zetec that was administrated to me by my parents to get me through my first full year of driving since passing my test. It's even helping me with my finances - Fiesta is group 4 insurance (Fusion was group 9), is only £20 road tax (Fusion was £220, but I paid £121 for 6 months), runs on diesel (Fusion was petrol), has air conditioning (Fusion's one never worked) and it's black (Fusion was blue). I've named her Shadow as she's the best car I've ever had. I've even connected my phone so I can listen to my music, hear the sat nav on Google Maps and make and answer phone calls whilst driving! She also has really comfortable seats and doesn't run out as quickly as petrol cars do, depending on how often I use it. But I love it!

@Simon-fr4ts

5 ай бұрын

I have the Titanium version of this, same year. It has strange gearing and serious turbo lag, juddering when cold, but I would rather have this than the Ecoboom. It's not bad on fuel. I much prefer my older Golf GT 2.0TDI though, so much quicker and smoother, but it had too many issues and had to be scrapped.

I have the titanium ecoboost i did have that problem when I first bought the car second hand of the noise going over bumps lucky i had warranty and they told me it was the tie rods i got it fixed and haven't heard the sound since. The other problem I had was the thermostat housing gasket failing and I had no heat in the car also the oxygen sensor went and needed to be repaired. But I love the car it's great it's fast in my one I get about 250 km for now prices a €1.81 l at 35 euro

The only problem with this car being your first car at a young age is the little rolling resistances it has, It's so easy to go over the speed limit if you aren't paying attention. This can be a nightmare if you have a black box. Without a box it's a perfect day to day driver. It's fun to drive, nippy good on insurance and the fuel economy is great.

I was thinking a KIA picanto or the rio is also perfect for a first car .

My first car is Ford Fiesta 1.0 EcoBoost ST-Line 2019. She's a beauty!

@robertday8619

5 ай бұрын

Ecoboomm!!!!! The engine is sooooooo unreliable!!!!!

@SASMacDroid

2 ай бұрын

I have basically 148.000 on my 2013 fiesta 1.0 ecoboost but i did have that wetbelt swapped at the beginning of this year were it was 10 and a half years old delivery a good engine for the most people

I wonder where are you from, you are driving differently then normal in Europe driving?

I have same car and I love this caar

got an st for my second car very very different to my first car

what about a focus?

im getting one in november

might get one of these for my 2nd car.

@JoshBatesYT

Жыл бұрын

I highly recommend it. This isn’t actually my car but I definitely want to buy a fiesta for a project car.

0:49 innetweeners refrence lol 😂

Oh dear, I'v done it all wrong. I'v had many cars though my life, now 76, I've just bought a fiesta 1.0 ecoboost zetec s. It is magic. (I'm a retired vehicle tech.)

@bettyhoneyman7728

2 жыл бұрын

Me too, Landcruiser to Fiesta, love driving it.

@robertday8619

5 ай бұрын

You won't love it when the engine goes BANG!! WET BELT CRAP! VERY BAD DESIGN!!!!!

Used to own a 2011 1.4 TDCi one of these, was slow as pants, 74Bhp and felt like it only had that too. Now in a 67 reg BMW 335D X Drive (4 wheel drive) with an insane amount of torque and power for a big 4 door saloon, 313 Bhp and 630NM of torque, 0-60 in 5.8 seconds and still achieves a solid 35-40MPG.

Can't stand the brakes in the fiestas I've driven. Genuinely have more control with the handbrake

If you’re a bigger lad I recommend the focus instead. Bigger car inside, more versatility, same good fuel economy. Exact same price as the fiesta’s if you’re looking second hand comparing 2013/2014

@peteiswriteingnow

5 ай бұрын

I had 1600 focus now a fiesta fiesta with turbo same for power the fiesta lot better on fuel plus no road tax, but more room and comfort in focus.

@philip244

2 ай бұрын

Or just lose weight

Great video Josh. The Fiesta is one of the UK's best selling cars and there probably great but there too common in my opinion. Is there any other car you would recommend ? if you want to stand out from the crowd for you're first car.

@JoshBatesYT

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you and I’m not to sure. Polos are very nice and maybe an older 1 series.

@lemar1398

2 жыл бұрын

@@JoshBatesYT A Thanks for the advice. Out of a 1 series or a polo it would rather have a 1 series. I always like the 2013 facelift.

What's the wind/tyre noise like as I'll need to use it for long journeys now and again so I don't want it to be too loud

@JoshBatesYT

Жыл бұрын

It’s not to bad at all really.

@gamesmaster1060

Жыл бұрын

@@JoshBatesYT I ended up getting one. I really like it, its comfortable crusing on the motorway too. I find the gearbox a bit weird though, the gearing feels very long and a bit notchy. Not bad though

4:30 sound like St

Fiesta❤❤❤

What are your thoughts on the automatic version of the Fiesta? Any significant drawbacks in your eyes versus other automatics in a similar price range?

@whiteshadow67

Ай бұрын

Automatic tranmission on the Fiesta is notorious for being unreliable. Same as the 3 cylinder ecoboost (ecoboom) versions. 1.25 or 1.4 petrol or diesel variants are supposed to be the most reliable. I have the 1.4 petrol.

How much would be a reasonable price to buy one for?

@JoshBatesYT

2 жыл бұрын

I'm not sure, take a look on auto trader and you should find some good deals on there

Is the automatic version as good?

@JoshBatesYT

2 жыл бұрын

Not sure as I’ve never driven the auto

gonna sound like a really stupid question to some people but do these cars have a biting point , like do you feel the biting point or hear it

@JoshBatesYT

2 жыл бұрын

Yes it does and it’s a very easy clutch to use

@ollie8952

2 жыл бұрын

@@JoshBatesYT cheers mate

Learned to drive in one, kinda decent

Is it still ok in automatic?

@SASMacDroid

7 ай бұрын

I have a 2013 fiesta mk7 with the duel clutch automatic and the ecoboost 1.0l 3 cylinder engine it drives very good and smooth sounds more like a V6 at a higher rpm

That’s where I live

How is it one fuel ? Mpg wise

@JoshBatesYT

Жыл бұрын

If you drive it sensibly then you’ll easily get over 40mpg

@Furball6433

Жыл бұрын

I have a 2010 1.4 petrol and get like 25 mpg round town idk why lol

I can do 65 mph in second

Cambelt change is very expensive on the Ecoboost and plenty of belts have failed early, wrecking the engine. Coolant loss and turbo issues are other problems. They are nicknamed Ecoboom in the trade, beware!

4:28 I'm not sure about these gear changes. It's not safe for the engine and the car is it?

@JoshBatesYT

Жыл бұрын

What’s wrong with them they look fine to me?

@robertocurrlos7470

Жыл бұрын

@Josh Bates YT unless I saw differently, your doing almost 40 in second gear and 50 in 3rd?

@botulf4908

Жыл бұрын

Getting road speed up in those gear changes are ok....not economic but perfectly acceptable, I wouldn't recommend 'new' drivers to attempt it until they build their competency. I just got a 1.6 tdci Fiesta...I've had a lot of cars over the years...my favourite was a Ford Scorpio 2.9 V6 auto....such a comfortable car around 11-12 mpg around town! Second best for me was a Vauxhall Corsa 1.7 tdi that I had when I was an ADI with my own driving school back in 2005. Lots of sheds since then...last car was an Astra 1.6 sxi...over 20 years old and ended up as a nightclub smoke machine...she had to go unfortunately. My Fiesta is an absolute joy to drive! Economic, comfortable, great all round vision (you watch..now I've said that I'll probably stack it into a lorry). Initially the tracking was slightly out but that was a really cheap quick fix. The only thing that doesn't seem to work is getting Google maps to play over the stereo, phone connects via blue tooth but when navigating there's zero commentary either from the phone or the stereo...not a big issue, just a little annoying. Great video, and great advice!

No problem insuring? Come to my area 1.2 corsa 2.9k with a black box 😭😭😭

@JoshBatesYT

2 жыл бұрын

Jhee I didn’t know numbers went that high with a black box 😬

@DeezNutzzzz69

2 жыл бұрын

dude first year of driving, the cheapest insurance I got for my 1.4 was 2.4k, prices are insane round here

I drive a 1.25 with 60 hp😂😂

@slowthaiandave557

Жыл бұрын

Best one

This will cost me £8000 to insure lol. New driver 20 yrs old.

Problem is even the model that came before this is about £4000 second hand with ALOT of miles. This later model is round about £7000 which for me is expensive

@JoshBatesYT

2 жыл бұрын

Yeah second hand car prices are a joke at the minute

@cupcakkebadussy4180

2 жыл бұрын

Thats cheap

@ravjayakodi2746

Жыл бұрын

@@cupcakkebadussy4180 thats pretty expensive for first time buyers

@gamesmaster1060

Жыл бұрын

I got this model for £5500 with 62000 miles

@cupcakkebadussy4180

Жыл бұрын

@@gamesmaster1060 could’ve got it from copart for cheaper

Insurance is cheaper. Not cheap. It's still expensive...

Mk6 better in my opinion

I have a 2012 ford fiesta edge 1.25 with 59hp 😑

@NightmareDW

Жыл бұрын

If you call £1000+ cheap then yeah.

The 1.25 is awful on fuel

@danwall6662

9 ай бұрын

My 1.25 got 45mpg around town and 67mpg on motorway. Not bad at all.

@tomjardine100

7 ай бұрын

Have you replaced the 02 sensor? Mine stopped using so much fuel

driving on wrong side of the road pal

Ecoboom

@JoshBatesYT

6 ай бұрын

Funny you say that. The engine has in-fact gone boom

@mingming8262

5 ай бұрын

@@JoshBatesYT what was the cause? I am currently choosing between the 1.0 ecoboost and 1.6L naturally aspirated one, thoughts?

Another wet belt engine, totally CRAP! MAY GO WELL BUT BIG REPAIRS coming down the road!! You have been warned!!!

@JoshBatesYT

5 ай бұрын

Engine already blown 😂