Picked up Fiesta Zetec Yesterday

[kypez]

Hi All,

well we added another Ford to our stable yesterday. My cousin (who lives with me) bought a new Fiesta Zetec in Sqeeze. It is the 3 door varient. I confess I had a lot of influence on her decision and am really happy with the car. Just running it in and am met with the constant brake smell every time we get out of the car. It handles really well and the stability control is fun to play with (especially with all the rain we have been having in Sydney). Almost punched a hole in the floor pressing the clutch (I'm used to be XR8)! It is very roomy for such a little car! I'm 6 foot 2" and 90 kilos and fit very comfortably in the car. Even with someone behind me!

The only issue I have with this car over the 5 door is the inability to check your blindspots. The shape is such that you really cannot check your blindspot. I'm trying various combinations of rear view mirror and side mirrors to combat this but its proving to be quite the task.

The Zetec looks so very good in the flesh. The photo's on the website just dont make it look different enough but next to a CL/LX, its much nicer! (Guess also the 5 door Zetec doesnt come with side skirts, dont know whats with that!!). I wish there was an XR4 option (I hope one doesnt come out in the next 12 months either since we just got this!!)

Are there any issues/concerns we should keep our eyes open for that people are aware of?

Cheers.

kypez

Oh I will add pictures this evening when I get home!