Fiesta ST/XR4 Petition - Please Mr Ford Please - Page 2

Pieoter · 06-06-2006, 04:39 PM

So far we the followin people who have signed

1. Damian - Sydney - 22yrs
2. Piotr - Sydney - 19yrs
3. Chris - Melbourne - 31yrs
4. Sway - Sydney - 25yrs
5. Isaac - Wollongong - 19yrs
6. Ivan - Sydney - 22yrs
7. John - Hobart - 34yrs
8. Rob - Brisbane - 40yrs
9. Josh - Sydney - 25yrs
10. Rhett - townsville - 20yrs
11. Sonia - Melbourne - 26yrs
12. Hendrik - Wollongong - 18yrs
13. Daniel - Melbourne - 21yrs
14. Helder - Melbourne - 19yrs

Teki has also inspired me to sent my own letter to Ford. Im not much of a letter writer but once people see my name they seem to car less about the grammar mistakes.

Danny · 06-06-2006, 06:06 PM

LOL U immigrant

theostheone · 06-06-2006, 08:57 PM

what are you doin at uni?

theostheone · 06-06-2006, 08:59 PM

... 14 people who said they are interested... im sure they'll import them now..

marcosambrose · 06-06-2006, 09:16 PM

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... 14 people who said they are interested... im sure they'll import them now..

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no need to get smart! im dead serious about this car, i want it here!

theostheone · 06-06-2006, 09:28 PM

well i say import 1 urself... cos i can bet ford wont...

kiwijohn42 · 06-06-2006, 09:35 PM

Batchelor in what? I'm doing Applied Science (Winemaking) so spill. Please.

murcod · 06-06-2006, 10:56 PM

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Mondeost24 - your bloody lucky mate! I wanna move to Adelaide so I can get my dream cars sooner LOL

Try getting an online quote for yourself at either www.ing.com.au or www.cgu.com.au - they were nearly half the price of our old insurance company for the wife's new Mazda 6 ($31 a month for comprehensive!) and have a better policy for our needs.

Pieoter · 06-06-2006, 11:09 PM

theostheone the only way Ford Australia is going to release the fiesta ST is if there is public interest in the car what we are doing is spreading the word about this car and getting people interested.

With the massive amount of traffic this forum generates I can easily see people on the forums to research the fiesta finding this thread and going "Hey, this (Fiesta ST) sounds like a good car pitty they don't sell them in OZ" and mentioning something to the dealer and his/her mates.

Im doing a Bachelor and Business and Commerce

Teki04 · 07-06-2006, 01:30 AM

Rather not say

As for the ST - I think it would help if they knew Fiesta owners want something more. However, 14 people aren't going to make it happen. It needs to be competitively priced, and marketing (not a forte with Ford!) needs to work well to release it too

nnng_oozie · 07-06-2006, 11:34 AM

Travis, Sydney, 19 years

I really hope it comes down here!!

Danny · 07-06-2006, 12:10 PM

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Originally Posted by theostheone

... 14 people who said they are interested... im sure they'll import them now..

HA! That was exactly my argument... I put my name down anyways, can't hurt.

mitch_lx · 07-06-2006, 04:06 PM

Mitch. W.
20 Years old.

If its not brought here im moving to a pug 180 GTI. BRING THE ST !!!

marcosambrose · 07-06-2006, 07:29 PM

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Mitch. W.
20 Years old.

If its not brought here im moving to a pug 180 GTI. BRING THE ST !!!

206 GTi? why not go clio 182 cup? they are faster down the straight, faster around the corner and faster through speed cameras!

kenneth_lks · 07-06-2006, 07:48 PM

I saw a clio sport today, that's just look awesome!!

LethalLeigh · 07-06-2006, 09:24 PM

Leigh, Adelaide, 21yo

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Originally Posted by Teki04

Rather not say

As for the ST - I think it would help if they knew Fiesta owners want something more. However, 14 people aren't going to make it happen. It needs to be competitively priced, and marketing (not a forte with Ford!) needs to work well to release it too

Perhaps, but look at the waiting list for the Focus XR5 with very little marketing. The beauty of these Ford hatchbacks is that their reputation precedes them. Without the choice of a Fiesta ST my next car, should I buy new, would be an XR5, the new Clio should it be out by then or maybe a Citroen C4 VTS for something a little different. Unless Fiat bring out an Abarth Punto....

Teki04 · 07-06-2006, 09:39 PM

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Perhaps, but look at the waiting list for the Focus XR5 with very little marketing. The beauty of these Ford hatchbacks is that their reputation precedes them. Without the choice of a Fiesta ST my next car, should I buy new, would be an XR5, the new Clio should it be out by then or maybe a Citroen C4 VTS for something a little different. Unless Fiat bring out an Abarth Punto....

True - But I can't help but think the XR4 wouldn't be an AS GOOD product as the XR5T. Like, the XR5T undercuts competitors price wise, yet does a much better job on the road performance wise. The XR4 might be cheaper then others.... but it would need to also perform really well to get anyone into them.

New Clio - From Reviews I have read, it is '...more grown-up attitude than previous incarnations.' (Top Gear, 2006). It is heavier, and many aren't liking the steering. Apparently, and 'something has gone missing. At the end of a hard drive, you step out feeling full of admiration but curiously untouched by adrenalin. In the 182, you wouldn’t get out until the tank ran dry.' (Autocar, 2006)

C4 VTS - Helllllllllllll no. Been in one. Nothing too flash or interesting there.

MISTA FIESTA · 07-06-2006, 09:39 PM

If fezza st doesnt come out i wouldnt mind seeing if the new Fiat 500 (centiceque??) came here.

Teki04 · 07-06-2006, 09:40 PM

Oh, just to add - the Fiesta would need to be cheaper then the Polo GTI, and offer better BFYB.

TheColonel · 07-06-2006, 10:33 PM

Peter, 29, Brisbane

Danny · 07-06-2006, 10:39 PM

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Originally Posted by MISTA FIESTA

If fezza st doesnt come out i wouldnt mind seeing if the new Fiat 500 (centiceque??) came here.

"Cinquecento" - 500 In italian ;)

MISTA FIESTA · 07-06-2006, 10:44 PM

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"Cinquecento" - 500 In italian ;)

Thats it sorry i think i might have to get my english to italian dictionary out. Anyways dont it just look phat??

LethalLeigh · 07-06-2006, 10:54 PM

Looks ok for a Bambino remake although I'd rather an original or maybe a 131 Coupe. Don't get me started on Fiats!

MISTA FIESTA · 07-06-2006, 11:15 PM

Bambino's are getting very rare now. I would love on as a side project.

LethalLeigh · 07-06-2006, 11:20 PM

I saw one last weekend fully restored and not unlike the one pictured although not an Abarth. I've got my eyes on a 1969 124 Sport at the moment for a project actually.

Pieoter · 07-06-2006, 11:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Teki04

New Clio - From Reviews I have read, it is '...more grown-up attitude than previous incarnations.' (Top Gear, 2006). It is heavier, and many aren't liking the steering. Apparently, and 'something has gone missing. At the end of a hard drive, you step out feeling full of admiration but curiously untouched by adrenalin. In the 182, you wouldn’t get out until the tank ran dry.' (Autocar, 2006)

From what ive read the new clio has got more power and a six speed gearbox but is also 150kg heavier. So in a straight line it is as quick as the old one but through corners is where it loses out. So Steven it looks like you got the good one (y).

I got called by Ford today about the letter I sent and basically the guy (Customer service rep) wouldn't give me any info about fords intentions with the car but thanked me for the input and said he would pass it onto marketing.

Speaking of Fiat if I recall they are planning to release cars in 2008 if the exchange rates stay favourable for them so we just might see the 500 things coming. I must admit I have a soft spot for Fiat's simply because I learnt how to drive on a Polski Fiats 650 (with a massive 22hp engine) that is current being kept in mint condition by my grandad (got a rebuilt engine last year) would be nice to see some new ones

Teki04 · 07-06-2006, 11:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Pieoter

From what ive read the new clio has got more power and a six speed gearbox but is also 150kg heavier. So in a straight line it is as quick as the old one but through corners is where it loses out. So Steven it looks like you got the good one (y).

I got called by Ford today about the letter I sent and basically the guy (Customer service rep) wouldn't give me any info about fords intentions with the car but thanked me for the input and said he would pass it onto marketing.

Yep - what do you think I am... an idiot? I did my research before getting the Clio! The new RSC 197 also has a much nicer interior and seat design. The rear looks hot, but the front is a slight let down. Not only that, but standard features are also down... with most becoming options now. Oh, and the price is obviously higher!

Good to hear! What was the persons name that called you?

marcosambrose · 09-06-2006, 01:29 PM

Well sounds like "Steven" has got a case of follow-the-leader! as soon as Renault with the world championship he curiously buys a Clio Cup...

photn · 09-06-2006, 02:00 PM

im just a little confused, here, teki has a renault and this is a ford fiesta forum, umm extremely confused.

Teki04 · 09-06-2006, 02:09 PM

marcosambrose - I've wanted the RenaultSport Clio long before Renault won the world championship

photn - Read the letter I wrote and you would understand. I had a 2004 Fiesta Zetec for 1.5 years