Ford Fiesta XR2 mkII Reviews

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Ford Fiesta XR2 mkII
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Average Ratings for Ford Fiesta XR2 mkII

  • Performance4.2 stars
  • Practicality3.8 stars
  • Reliability4.2 stars
  • Value for Money4.6 stars
  • Reviewer Ratings4.4 stars
  • Overall Rating4.4 stars

51 Reviews For Ford Fiesta XR2 mkII

  • juehardiman 23rd Jun 2009

    Reviewer rating: 5 stars


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    I bought a Mercury Grey XR2 back in 1991 when it was 2 years old. I sold it about 5 years ago and regret it.... the best little car I have ever had. I would love to trace it so see if it is still on the road.

  • ABateman Rank: Lance Corporal 7th Jun 2009

    Reviewer rating: 4.5 stars


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    I bought a mk2 XR2 in 1987 and the engine rebuilt by Brogg Bros nr Malton north yorkshire to stage 4 spec producing
    160bhp. The car very fast to a dangerous level at times it used to just accelerate away leaving must cars for dead. The only car that it could keep with was a old sierra coswoth. The car had a stage 4 BDA head with holbay cam and used 2 weber 40 DCNF which drank petrol like water average mpg of 10mpg. The only fault was the cars body could not cpe with the extreme power.
    It was a ...

  • Guest 18th Feb 2009

    Reviewer rating: 4.5 stars


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    Was my first car at 17 and paid twice the value of the car for the insurance but was worth it. Great little car, excellent road holding, very responsive, good fun, reliable and easy to work on. Biscuit tin build quality and most parts were falling off or rusting especially under the plastic body kit. Would love to own a refurbished one now for a run around.

  • Guest 24th Nov 2008

    Reviewer rating: 5 stars


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    Fast with all the right mods twin 40dcnf's, kentcam, vernier pulley, high preshure oil pump. 4 brach full stainless ported and polished head poly bushed, braided flexy pipes pure minted.

  • mutlyuk 7th Sep 2008

    Reviewer rating: 4.5 stars


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    I've had my Ford Fiesta xr2 for 3 years now and I love it, changed the engine for a 2l zetec. Makes it even more fun now. Great fun to drive,nice road holding ,cheap classic insurace,
    cheap parts

  • Guest 1st Jul 2008

    Reviewer rating: 5 stars


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    The mk2 Ford Fiesta xr2 will out-run a lot of todays car. The handling is still as good as most of todays cars. Stunning car it really is.

  • mitchv8 29th May 2008

    Reviewer rating: 4 stars


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    At the moment I am building my own plaything, it was my brothers wifes first car a mk1, 957, its now a rear wheel drive supercharged v8 fiesta and finding parts is proving harder than building the car, I need mk1 xr2 bumpers headlights and grill can anyone help.

  • andylgf Rank: Lance Corporal 28th May 2008

    Reviewer rating: 4.5 stars


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    I have had 7 of these little beasts and am in the middle of restoring one back to its former glory after its been sitting under a tree on a farm for 3 years. This particular car im restoring I will never sell and other cars I have had including a brand new focus and mr2 do not compare to these superb little hot hatch's. Highly reccomended to anyone who wants a fast and reliable motor, and I guarantee you will not look back.

  • fiestaxr2 22nd Mar 2008

    Reviewer rating: 5 stars


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    I think its a really nice car and I will never sell mine I just love it to bits even after 5 years of owning it. The styling is good and the reliability is excellent I really like the car and so does the kids.

  • Wallyman 14th Jun 2007

    Reviewer rating: 5 stars


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    I had a Mercury Grey concourse MK2 XR2 in 1993 and it was the best car I have ever owned without a doubt. This car summed up Ford in the late 80's and early nineties, before the insurance geeks killed them off and Ford decided to go down the Euro box route. Would love another XR2.

  • mikeybad 22nd Jan 2007

    Reviewer rating: 5 stars


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    The Ford Fiesta XR2 mkII is a great little car! It's a shame they don't make them like this any more.

  • dave66 Rank: Lieutenant 19th Sep 2006

    Reviewer rating: 1 stars


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    This car was great in its time, but is now seen mainly in provincial market towns being driven by young men in burberry baseball caps at high speed with a lot of smoke coming out of the back. To rate this car the same as a Porsche Boxster 3.2 S is simply ludicrous and highlights the need to set up a separate part of this site for cars worth less than £200

  • upratedbatfink 23rd Apr 2006

    Reviewer rating: 4 stars


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    I've got a BoraV5 now but I still look on with envy when I pass an
    Ford Fiesta XR2 mkII, fun and loud, Good looks, I thought, and the drive was so much fun I'll mention it again. Winding roads are what this car was made for - sticks like glue. The standard set up was bang on and the engine had a certain drone that only an XR2 makes, a place in my heart forever.

  • Hellequin Rank: 2nd Lieutenant 21st Apr 2006

    Reviewer rating: 4.5 stars


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    I've now owned two MkII XR2's, both have been brilliant cars and real fun to own and drive.

    Both mine Ford Fiesta's were in Mercury Grey which I think looks best and both were unmodified with the original pepperpot alloys.

    The power is quite good even though the cars are now getting on in years, they won't smoke the latest hot hatches but you wouldn't be left too far behind either, certainly not on a twisty road! Handling is brilliant even on a car 17y ears old which my last one was. It fe ...

  • ASTRABOY Rank: Sergeant 28th Feb 2006

    Reviewer rating: 3.5 stars


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    Ok I had a MK 1 Ford Fiesta XR2(you can tell as it had 4 gears) I was only 17 when I bought it and 6 months later had to sell it because I couldn't afford the insurance. I always wanted a Fiesta Super sport for a first car and if I had bought one I would probably been able to afford to have run it and kept it longer. When I couldn't find a Supersport I decided either to get a Metro turbo or XR2. An XR2 came up first and it was a good little car with very hard suppension and a noisy engine that n ...

  • pmcquade 2nd Feb 2006

    Reviewer rating: 3 stars


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    The Ford Fiesta is a fast agile car that has a easily rusted chasis and poor alternator belt

  • yoshiebikes 17th Mar 2005

    Reviewer rating: 5 stars


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    Just bought my second Ford Fiesta XR2 mkII after a gap of about 11 years. Had a selection of cars since including an Audi 90 Quattro and recently a turbo'd Scooby (my second car is an old 2.9 4x4 Sierra) but have returned to my old favourite. Being an "oldie" now at 36 the insurance is now a bit healthier at £165 fully comp compared to £1200 TPFT on my last one. Loving being back behind the wheel of one and I would recommend these to anyone but make sure you get a good one. Planning ...

  • daveholly 25th Aug 2004

    Reviewer rating: 4 stars


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    I bought a tasman blue Ford Fiesta XR2 mkII back in 1999, it was fun to drive and most importantly reliable. I'm currently looking for another one as a restoration project, the dearest part on the car to replace is probably the engine (£50). All other parts can be openly found in any breakers yards. No power steering,abs, airbags or aircon. Just a quick, good handling car so find a nice one and happy driving.

  • cunninghammer 28th Jun 2004

    Reviewer rating: 5 stars


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    I have a Ford Fiesta XR2 mkII which I bought 4 years ago for £200. It is a fantastic car which I have unfortunatly had off road for the last 3 years (I decided to get a brand new ka another good little car) I am now about to spend a lot of time restoring this stunning little Fiesta to it's former glory. 1st job is to change the front wings to XR wings as a former owner put the old XR pepper pot wheels on it, (I currently have 2 wings in the shed about to be taken down to the metal!) It ...

  • smithjames0 7th Jan 2004

    Reviewer rating: 5 stars


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    My 1986 Mk2 1400 Ghia has been in the family since new, it covered 135,000 miles with not a bit of trouble. It starts every morning with out fail unlike my dads mx-5! It went from Manchester to London and back in one day not one problem.
    One real problem with MK1 & Mk2 is rust round the rear wheel arch / sills and boot floor. For value for money 10 out of 10!