For Sale For Sale - Fiesta Mk4 1.3 Finesse

[SherpaMog]

There was a lightbulb that lasted over 100 years, just saying like.

[Horatio]

Nowhere does it say it doesn't start. You only need a new battery when the old one fails.... Replacing parts before they need replacing is a fast track to madness.

I concur,sir.

Must be something to do with Motorcraft quality, my Cosworth is still on original 22 years, still tip top.

[UltraWomble]

There was a lightbulb that lasted over 100 years, just saying like.

http://www.centennialbulb.org/cam.htm

Still going strong

[Mr_Bo11ox]

That looks flippin ace. I'd see the original battery as a plus myself, even if it was getting a bit tired.

[MarvinsMom]

i'd pay £700 for that, cos i iz stupid i really like those shaped fezzers and that looks like a good 'un

[Bren]

Looks like a £700 car all day when you see the shite being offered elsewhere.

[stripped fred]

Now I've seen the photos I reckon this is worth the asking price. I doubt there are many as tidy as this still around.

[Horatio]

Thanks for the comments guys & girls, there's plenty of years/miles left in this motor, cheap to buy cheap to run, no stupid electronics, easy to work on, quite rare, What's not to like? Dam! think I might keep it....

[Bren]

You should!

[Broadsword]

My brother should have a driving licence soon. I was seriously considering offering this to him as a first car. Personally I think it looks superb and is pretty much guaranteed to keep going for years. Shame the way insurance goes he will have to go into something modern instead. If that looks as good in person as I suspect it will, I think it is work every penny. Must drive lovely too.

[SiC]

If it's mint as the photos show, it's worth it imo. Sometimes to get quality you have to spend a bit more than the average price.

 

I have fond memories of the 1.25 of these. They were the banger of choice when I was 18 and passed my test in 2004. A couple of mates had them in 1.25 flavour. They feel quicker and rev much more than they should be.

 

I don't think it'll be long before they're in demand and rise as those similar age to me get nostalgic. They're dying out fast from rot, abuse and general demise.

[AlabamaShrimp]

Tbh it is very nice. They are getting rarer and you know they'll go up and become overpriced like all Fords soon. I'd keep it but then I'm biased.

[BorniteIdentity]

When did that 1.3 unit finally disappear? Seemed to go on forever!!

[Hendry]

When did that 1.3 unit finally disappear? Seemed to go on forever!!

With the end of the mk1 Ka in 2008?

 

I personally think it's well worth the money, it's a bit like my search for a mk6 Escort, if I found a local one that mint I'd pay it even if others thought it was overpriced, someone will pay that for it. Just needs to be advertised in the right place and to the right sort of person and not the usual gumtree idiots who want cars at this price and would rather a fucked E46 BMW for the same money as this is!

[sierraman]

Looks alright for the price that, you aren't going to get something that clean for £500. So what about the battery? Stick a £25 one on from ECP.

[vaughant]

With the end of the mk1 Ka in 2008?

 

I personally think it's well worth the money, it's a bit like my search for a mk6 Escort, if I found a local one that mint I'd pay it even if others thought it was overpriced, someone will pay that for it. Just needs to be advertised in the right place and to the right sort of person and not the usual gumtree idiots who want cars at this price and would rather a fucked E46 BMW for the same money as this is!

Different motor to the Ka from 2002-2008, that's a duratec se or some BOLLOX.

 

At a guess is say 2002/3 or maybe a bit of late registration madness but early 2000' deffo.

 

Great little engine is of course a tad undefined.

 

Very very tough though.

[Kiltox]

Isn't it still the same engine just tweaked for later emissions requirements?

 

Just like the 1.4 in the mk5 is labelled Duratec but it's a Zetec really?

 

Fucking minty fresh that, like it a lot!

[sierraman]

No the KA had the Rocam.

[r.welfare]

The overhead valve job continued at the bottom end of the 2002-on Fiesta range for a couple of years.

[MarvinsMom]

i belive that the ex-Kent/Valencia/what ever OHV Ford engine out of the Fester is still in production in Brazil as an inboard boat engine.

[sierraman]

So it's literally lived up to its reputation as a boat anchor.

 

I like the old 1.3 though it was a rattly old thing but really simple.

[oldcars]

That is lovely. When did you last see one with rear arches, never mind one this clean.

[fordperv]

That is extremely lovely, I can't remember the last time I saw one that clean

[Guest]

Why the negativity about the battery- I was always impressed how long Motocraft batteries soldier on for- it'll probably keep on working long after an ECP one is out of warrany and recycled. That really is an excellent wee motor for someone.

[sierraman]

On a £700 car the battery is the least of your worries.

[Tamworthbay]

As it appears not to be on its original petrol, I'm out.

[AlabamaShrimp]

Would knowing it's still on the original oil sway you?

[Lacquer Peel]

Why the negativity about the battery- I was always impressed how long Motocraft batteries soldier on for- it'll probably keep on working long after an ECP one is out of warrany and recycled. That really is an excellent wee motor for someone.

Central Highland winters and cold cranking amps.

[GoGently]

"LOL" Lots Of Luv for this one. Nice & comfy but don't lpg them had one & it blew a hole in the piston head. Something about a dry 4th pot getting nay oil.

[dougiefourspeed]

Endura FTW.