Iggle Piggle - most of the 1.4 tdci's were built in Germany. And, on the whole they are very well built cars. It may have taken Ford 20+ years to build a decent Fiesta that doesn't rust, has decent suspension and handling, but they did. The 1.4 tdci engine is very reliable as long as the oil is changed regularly (to protect the turbo more than anything else). The performance in terms of 0-60 is never going to thrill anyone, but it is absolutely fine for a car that will primarily be used for cost efficiant commuting, or as a car to ferry the kids to school. If you want a 'proper' diesel engine then buy a Jag (also from the Ford family), if you want a fuel efficient means of transport a Fiesta is the car for the job. In the unlikely event of a engine problem, I know which engine would be cheaper to repair.