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10-04-2006, 03:19 PM
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Hi all, My first post here
 : I'm thinking of buying a new fiesta zetec auto not sure about the colour yet, thinking about sea grey.Anyways, just wondering if you could share the servicing costs, its every 15,000km or once a year right? Also what kind of price should i aim for (melbourne) for a zetec auto on the road? i think its RRP is about $23300 on the road. Lastly, i read this on another post, " Ipod/MP3 jack only available on a Manual transmission" Is that true???? Thanks :disco: |
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10-04-2006, 03:24 PM
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lol every 15000 ? depends on how u drive it, i service mine every5k and mate i needs it trust me...
other guys thoughts ? |
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10-04-2006, 03:59 PM
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The Fiesta requires a service every 15,000km/1 year, which ever comes first. However, it does slightly depend on how you drive and where you drive (city or bush). I drove my Fiesta very hard, and only did the service every 15,000kms - HOWEVER, I did change the oil every 5,000kms or 7.500kms ... but not a full service. Your insane Ananth for servicing your car every 5,000kms And yes - no Ipod jack on an automatic Fiesta... So, learn to drive Manual and save the cash! Trust me, you will not regret it! As for the car - good luck with it! The price does sound a little high if it is stock... So I think you should shop around for the best price you can find!
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10-04-2006, 04:42 PM
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It depends on the oil you use. If you have a high quality oil and don't hit red line constantly the car will feel just as good even after 15,000km than it did the minute it left service.
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10-04-2006, 04:48 PM
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what ?
service = Oil and Oil Filter and other tests etc and then the service at 20k's airfilter oil filter etc still need to do the spark plugs n stuff |
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10-04-2006, 06:18 PM
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And as for the oil filter every 20000kms - it should be changed EVERYTIME you change oil
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10-04-2006, 08:10 PM
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Save your money & get a manual. Auto costs $2g. Sure that would get a few lessons.
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10-04-2006, 08:11 PM
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*smiles*
go auto (: *gets ready for some abuse* I agree with the guys on the getting a manual one, the auto just feels .. empty (: |
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10-04-2006, 08:16 PM
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Helder u should be promoting the Auto not giving it the thmbs down. u should be ashamed. SHAME SHAME SHAME.
Oil and filter have only been changed once. on 24k atm and still going strong. tho I have no brakes. Dam you twisties.
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10-04-2006, 08:21 PM
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As for the oil... You've only changed it once?! Whoa.... I had changed mine about 3 or 4 times... and each time the oil came out very black. Would be interested in seeing what your's will look like!
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10-04-2006, 08:26 PM
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At the 15000 kms service the oil and filter were changed. Thats it so far. But will get it serviced very soon as i have noticed a little less performance. And no thats not because i drive an auto.
The brakes arnt completly gone its just that the pedal is al the way on the floor when the car stops. Its very soft.
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10-04-2006, 08:32 PM
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As for the brakes - that is just how the pads are. Even more so when they are warm!
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10-04-2006, 08:56 PM
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Thanks for all the replies peeps, ok so servicing is every 15,000km, or more if you choose.lol
Ok now for price, 22,300 is RRP for the zetec Auto, what kind of deal should i work toward, are they discounting them alot, should i try for $2000 off RRP? what kind of deals did you guys get? thanks again |
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10-04-2006, 09:11 PM
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Brand new model, so chance of a discount like that would be slim. My manual was just under 22 a week ago.
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10-04-2006, 11:26 PM
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10-04-2006, 11:36 PM
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Nice purchase john (:
Shame? Nooooo (: I like the Auto for the Fez now =D But there will be a time when I will have to move on from the Fez, and thats when I'll need manual experience |
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10-04-2006, 11:49 PM
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I got the spoiler thrown in. Score!
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10-04-2006, 11:51 PM
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Nice deal you got there!
The new Fiesta is certainly a great bang for your buck. I remember - I paid more then yourself John, yet It was a WP with the same rims are yours, tint and also an alarm. Bah - It was worth it! As for your deal Danny - at that price I would be asking for something thrown in. Or, if you can... get Manual (so you get the Ipod jack) and get some accessories also! Tint and spoiler would be nice....
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10-04-2006, 11:53 PM
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I did buy the mats & scuff plates. Wish I got the leather gear knob. Oh well, see what they can do when I go in for some Focus side indicators.
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11-04-2006, 11:25 AM
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okay
ever 5000ks i get oil, oil filter and brakes adjusted so u dont get that soft feeling every 20 000ks i get air fillter, oil and oil filtre changed and i should have also got the sparkplugs changed but that a nother to do soon |
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12-04-2006, 12:55 AM
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Thanks for all the feedback,
Whats this I have been reading about the brakes? what kind of issues do they have and what do you guys mean by feeling soft, is this an issue i should be concerned about, or put off by? Thanks :
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12-04-2006, 02:19 AM
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Welcome to the forums Danny71 (looks like just "Danny" was taken ey?
 : ).$23's a bit rich for a zetec manual as the guys have told you, but search around and play the different dealers as theyll all want your business and will compete like rats to sell you the car. Search for some demos and all that too see if any of those impress (unlikely youll find a WQ Demo yet though). There are some brand new WPs for good prices at the moment with options so maybe you should gop there and have a look if having a WQ is not totally necesary. Sorry if Ive repeated anything but this thread looked boring and I didnt read it properly. |
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12-04-2006, 10:29 AM
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Danny71 - Nothing wrong with the brakes that is alarming.
On the Ian Luff defensive driving course I did... the Fiesta pulled up harder each time (so, 6 consecutive times) and each time beat the HSV Avalanche with Brembos. So rest assured it does stop well
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12-04-2006, 03:09 PM
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12-04-2006, 04:46 PM
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Thank you all for your responses and guidance.
 :Well Today I bit the bullet and finally brought/ordered my new fiesta Zetec 06 Fiesta Zetec (Panther black) ---Delivery end may/start June! (OPTIONS) Automatic mats slimline weather shields Rear spoiler scuff plates reverse sensor parking system extended warranty Free comprehensive insurance (cause I financed through ford credit) Drive away $22,500, I think I got a good deal, took some work.lol I'm now a fully fledged member of the ford forum, I'm pretty excited :   :  :
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12-04-2006, 05:25 PM
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GRRRR.....
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Welcome
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Now - 2007Renault Megane sedan, Steel Gray, 19" Koya Ambush with 235/35R19 Yokohama ADVAN V103, Eibach Pro-Kit. Gone but not forgotton - Diamond White 2004 LX Fiesta If you sneeze with your eyes open, do your eyes pop out??
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12-04-2006, 06:40 PM
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WWooooooooooo - congrats! That is a REALLY good price you got their! Especially for what you got included....
Again, Congratulations and Welcome
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12-04-2006, 09:56 PM
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thanks mate
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12-04-2006, 09:57 PM
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Thats a very good price. Congrats
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12-04-2006, 11:15 PM
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That is a good price. Dammit, I should have gone for the leather gear knob as well. The waiting is the worst bit. But I suppose that's about how long mine took. Should have been sooner than 6 weeks but at least that suspension issue should be sorted by now.
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