i take back everything i bagged out about the fiesta

[joshf2]

well, after the back roads cruise, i can speak nothing (well, not much) bad of my new toy

when the rest of the cars are either XR6's, XR6T's, XR8's or GT's, and theyre suprised that a fiesta has kept up with them, i cant help but smile (just a bit)

it was a bit wet on the road, which helped my cause, but even through the sweepers, there wasnt much understeer, and i wasnt falling behind either

loving it even more now

[Cypher]

They are a great car and people are suprised at just how quick they are thru the country roads.

[Teki04]

Originally Posted by joshf2

well, after the back roads cruise, i can speak nothing (well, not much) bad of my new toy

when the rest of the cars are either XR6's, XR6T's, XR8's or GT's, and theyre suprised that a fiesta has kept up with them, i cant help but smile (just a bit)

it was a bit wet on the road, which helped my cause, but even through the sweepers, there wasnt much understeer, and i wasnt falling behind either

loving it even more now

I told you from the beginning and you didnt believe me! 16000km and another tyre change due......

Might try make it to 20000km though! lol

[joshf2]

Originally Posted by Teki04

I told you from the beginning and you didnt believe me! 16000km and another tyre change due......

Might try make it to 20000km though! lol

wait till you ride on semi-comp road slicks

see how many k's you get out of those ;)

[Teki04]

Originally Posted by joshf2

wait till you ride on semi-comp road slicks

see how many k's you get out of those ;)

Haha, no chance!

Im getting 205/45R16 Dunlop 702s next time $199 each....

[GROOV3]

my tyres lasted 18k

buying two toyo tpgs this wk end $160

Originally Posted by joshf2

well, after the back roads cruise, i can speak nothing (well, not much) bad of my new toy

when the rest of the cars are either XR6's, XR6T's, XR8's or GT's, and theyre suprised that a fiesta has kept up with them, i cant help but smile (just a bit)

it was a bit wet on the road, which helped my cause, but even through the sweepers, there wasnt much understeer, and i wasnt falling behind either

loving it even more now

I organised the cruise I couldn't believe it was stock. This thing was on the **** of most the cars around the corners, cept me and XD-Machine (you made a point about keeping a 100m gap between all L and P platers :P ) I was in awe the whole time! Then there was the M5 stint between Campbelltown and Liverpool :

BTW there is another cruise for the end of October guys if anyone is interested. Check the NSW-QLD Events section

[Cypher]

21,000km and still on the same set of tyres!! Well 3 tyres.

[FlaminFiesta]

23000 and im on the same still hehe

[zetec]

Yes looks like you've discovered the magic of Eurofords (TM). They're grippy little buggers aren't they?!!

I had great fun holding 3/4 throttle behind Australia's then quickest unopened N/A XR8 Ute along the curvy bits of the Great Ocean Road... braking late into the corners and watching his back tyres squirm around and slide out... he couldn't believe it!!! About the only thing I can't keep up with as close to is an ST170. Naturally!

[GTH82]

I took an LX 5 door 5 speed for a test drive yesterday and was surprised just how good they are.I,m thinking of trading the wifes Echo in on one.Only thing is they list the 3door at $13990 but on road its $18990 Thats with the optional non optional a/c.

[zetec]

It is actualy optional just to let you know, can be purchased without and people do actually buy it, I sold a silver 3 door with no air as a salesman. But yes, you'd get Air con if you're part of the vast majority of people! It''s such a fun car too, lights years ahead of the rest of the field!

[b2tf]

Originally Posted by zetec

I sold a silver 3 door with no air as a salesman.

Gee maybe your sales skills arent that bright : /jk Matt.

Im buggered if I know why, in 2005, Ford are still building cars with A/C as an option, it is primitive. I am annoyed that in my car, an 02 Focus, i have all the great gear and mod cons and then MANUAL WINDOW WINDERS FFS! Power windows were in XC Cobras for crying out loud, and over 20 years later Ford still didnt put em in! Spewing (end rant).
Only time I would consider buying a Fez without A/C wouldbe if i was super rich and making it into a dedicated rally car or something.

[Polyal]

Originally Posted by back2thefutura

Gee maybe your sales skills arent that bright : /jk Matt.

Im buggered if I know why, in 2005, Ford are still building cars with A/C as an option, it is primitive. I am annoyed that in my car, an 02 Focus, i have all the great gear and mod cons and then MANUAL WINDOW WINDERS FFS! Power windows were in XC Cobras for crying out loud, and over 20 years later Ford still didnt put em in! Spewing (end rant).
Only time I would consider buying a Fez without A/C wouldbe if i was super rich and making it into a dedicated rally car or something.

Then why did you buy it if its such a big problem? I had a ghia before my current car and while I miss teh power windows, its really not that bad...lol
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A/C is a costy option, if its standard then base price goes up and then your little fez isn't looking that good value wise. try adding an auto..i think you have to get EBD with that aswell; but why you would get an auto is beyond me, you need to rev the little suckesrs!

[GROOV3]

got my air con for like $500, when i got the 16" mags for $1000 extra, i told the sales guy no way im paying $2000 for air con when all other cars on the market have it free

[FlaminFiesta]

hey mate u love the fiesta come ona cruise and watch us push them lol

[b2tf]

Originally Posted by Polyal

Then why did you buy it if its such a big problem? I had a ghia before my current car and while I miss teh power windows, its really not that bad...lol
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No, its not bad but I'm allowed to whinge ::