MK6 FIESTA - Buying

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Tue 17 Jun 2014 20:28
MK6 FIESTA - Buying - JALOPYS

Hi hope this in in the correct place very soon i am lookinng to buy a Mk6 and have the choice of a 1.4 Zetec 04 reg with full service history and only 50000 miles or a 1.25 zetec 06 reg with 850000 miles and no service history both are exactly the same price would like to hear what you guys think cheers

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Tue 17 Jun 2014 21:50
MK6 FIESTA - Buying - gordonbennet

Is there a choice, wouldn't consider a car with no history, unless i know and or trust the owner who has self serviced (sometimes way better servicing than dealer).

How many engines has the 850thousand miler been through..;) yes i know it was typo, but seriously with no history it could just as easily have been a security patrols car covering 3000 miles a week for two years and then clocked back.

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Wed 18 Jun 2014 08:45
MK6 FIESTA - Buying - JALOPYS

Hi thats what i thought but for some reason the the age of the 04 is putting me off and the 06 is the midlife face lift model this is the first time i have ever looked at any thing above a thousend and to be honest i prefer the cheaper end of the motoring world but times move on and escorts and sierras and now some sort of collectors items so will have to buy some thing with a nasty ecu witch in my view is the worst thing ever thanks for taking the time to reply

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Wed 18 Jun 2014 10:01
MK6 FIESTA - Buying - RobJP

No service history, 85k miles ? As stated, unless you know and trust the previous owner, then don't touch it. You are buying trouble.

Always remember : "If it's cheap, it's cheap for a reason"

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Wed 18 Jun 2014 12:29
MK6 FIESTA - Buying - Avant

Be prepared to take time to find the right one. The Fiesta is a good car and there are lots of them around at all ages and mileages. You can undoubtedly do better for your money than either of the ones you've seen so far.

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Wed 18 Jun 2014 14:13
MK6 FIESTA - Buying - JALOPYS

Hi just bought a 1.4 style full service history two owners with 55000 miles for not much more than the other two i went to see so hopefully me venture in to modernish motoring will be a happy one only time will tell

Edited by JALOPYS on 18/06/2014 at 14:14

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