First off, I have a Ford Focus (not in the dropdown list), not a Fiesta. The Ford Focus is a reliable and affordable vehicle. It has gotten me to and from work with little hassle and very little time in the shop. If you keep up with the maintenance it will last a long time under general use.

Overall, I'd probably recommend the Ford Fiesta to someone else. It is pretty durable and for the most part, dependable. There's never been any major issues except one, with the transmission control module. The indicators still work and the car is easy to control and drive. It has a surprising amount of trunk room.