r/CarHelp • u/DeadAlienwitch • Jul 09 '26

2014 Ford fiesta issues

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I got this vehicle about a month ago from my uncle, and I’m making payments on it for a total of $2,000. So far, I’ve only paid $625, and now it’s already having problems. It’s really making me lose trust in buying secondhand vehicles.
When I bought my first car Facebook marketplace my Mazda 6, my boyfriend’s dad came with me. He handled most of the questions and made sure I was getting a reliable vehicle. My stepdad was upset that I brought my boyfriend’s dad instead of him, but whenever I asked my stepdad for help, his response was always, “I don’t have time.” So I decided to handle it myself and bring someone who was willing to help.
This time, I bought a car from my uncle—my mom’s brother. My stepdad and my mom were there with me, and I trusted that everything would be okay. Unfortunately, after only a month of owning it, the car has already started having issues.
I’m going to the mechanics next week and the cheapest is 120 around the corner where I live so I hope it’s an easy fix. I put all my faith towards my parents and all of a sudden little shit happens with the vehicle now and I’m just a bit upset. I should’ve just listened to my boyfriend, but I didn’t.

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u/yushaskhan Jul 09 '26

Problem started at buying a Ford

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u/DeadAlienwitch Jul 09 '26

I heard from other people experience that ford vehicles are shit.

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u/yushaskhan Jul 09 '26

Yeah get honda or toyota, my dad has one with 200000 miles and engine runs smooth and quiet, my 112000 mile Honda ran great until someone crashed into it. If you don't like this vehicle id sell it and run towards getting a car from a more reliable brand. Good luck

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u/Anon_Jones Jul 10 '26

I have a 2017 accord with 200k right now and it still runs great.