I've driven both the 1.25 and the 1.4 current shape Fiestas and the 1.25 is much better. It's only 5PS down but revs much more freely than the 1.4, is cheaper to insure and uses less fuel.
On the MKIV Fiestas the 1.4 was fantastic compared to the 1.25, not any more. The gearing is all wrong and Euro IV emmission regs have strangled it.
You won't go wrong with a Zetec Climate 1.25, just make sure it's got the free technology pack and the free sports pack on it.
Shop around the net and loads of dealers to get the best price.
There's some severe marketing discount on this model at the moment because the new Corsa is outselling the Fiesta like mad and Ford are trying to retain market leadership.
Actually, go and buy a Corsa, it's a much better car!!
1.2 SXi is a lovely little car
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2011 Focus 3-door Zetec 1.6 TDCi.
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