alan t
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Registered: 3rd Sep 06
Location: edinburgh
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I bought myself a astra H in october after wanting a car more grown up, but find it slow and boring so looking to get another car. Was out in my mates 07 fiesta st the other night and took a real liking to it. Looks good and was nice inside (the seats are really comfy), so Im thinking about selling my astra and getting one or trading my astra in against one.
Just wondering if anyone knows if there is any common problems with them to look out for? I know the usual stuff to look for when buying a car but just wanted to know if there was anything in particular to look out for on these?
I've found a couple of local ones on autotrader so might go and have a look tomorrow. Not keen on the blue dash in the blue one though 
http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201106379093517/sort/priceasc/usedcars/model/fiesta/make/ford/page/8/radius/20/postcode/eh216hj/quicksearch/true?logcode=p
http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201102377148756/sort/priceasc/usedcars/model/fiesta/make/ford/page/7/radius/20/postcode/eh216hj/quicksearch/true?logcode=p
Thanks in advance for any replies 
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GTM
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Registered: 24th Nov 08
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Go on Fiestastoc.com
Lots of info on there and some helpfull people.
[Edited on 18-02-2011 by GTM]
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Ben G
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Registered: 12th Jan 07
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not very good fuel economy and a bit feeble compared to its competition (clio 197, corsa vxr) but tuneable so all is not lost.
the interior panels do scratch quite easily so take a good look around.
blue dashes aren't too bad. my mate has a blue one in his. i'd go for the normal grey one though as it's not so in your face.
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Ben G
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Registered: 12th Jan 07
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that blue one has no sideskirts btw.
these usually get stolen, along with the rear spoiler and both front and rear bumpers.
easy to take off unfortunately.
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alan t
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Registered: 3rd Sep 06
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thanks for the replies folks, never noticed the blue one never had skirts, cheers for that mate.
from what ive read these average around 30mpg, thats what im getting from my 1.6 astra just now so shouldnt really notice much difference.
Should hopefully have 5 years no claims in april so insurance should be no to bad as they are group 13, will get a quote later on.
If I get one it will be getting left pretty much standard anyway, maybe lower a little bit as they seem to sit a bit high, thanks for the help anyway guys
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DERV-POWER
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Registered: 13th Sep 09
Location: Greenfield, Flintshire
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if it has 6 disc changer make sure it ejects as they are known for failing,also check if front springs have been changed as they are common for snapping
[Edited on 19-02-2011 by DERV-POWER]
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