Used Ford Fiesta cars for sale ...

As a package, pretty much everything else stacks up, too. There's plenty of space for the driver and front passenger, and it's a cinch to get comfortable behind the wheel. Room in the back is good, too, while the boot is a fair size and a sensible shape. Only the rather cheap look to the dash puts you off. A good view out and direct steering make short work of town jams, and most models have enough oomph to shrug off a motorway dash, although they're a bit noisy while they do it. The Fiesta rides firmly but there's still enough 'give' in the suspension to keep the passengers comfortable. It's a reliable car, yet the spares are cheap when you need them. Perhaps the best news for would-be owners is that it's so simple to maintain that you can trust any reputable garage with the work.

Running Costs
While the little Ford is not as cheap to buy as some others, it's good for what you get. They lose value quickly from new, but then depreciation levels off, so as long as you avoid a nearly new car, it should make financial sense. The other good news is that the Fiesta's general running costs beat most of the competition's. Servicing is needed every 12,500 miles or yearly, but the work is straightforward and cheap. Any good garage should be up to the job, and most main dealers offer discounts for older cars. Tyres, brakes and exhausts are quick to replace and as low-cost as you'll find. Insurance, too, is a bargain: Fiestas vary between group 3 and group 6 depending on engine and trim, though the 2.0 ST falls into a wallet-troubling group 14. Last, but not least, all except the 2.0 will regularly top 40mpg, and the diesels can better 60mpg.