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Went to test drive a car and it sounds wrong
I went to view a car (2000 Ford Fiesta) which I quite liked. However, there was a slight gravelly sound from engine when revving, not from the exhaust. Sounded fine on tick over.
Asked on 17 January 2013 by RJNF84
Answered by
Honest John
If this is a 1.3, don't buy it. Look for a 1.25.
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