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Old 16-07-2007, 10:06 AM   #181
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HAHAH.. welcome mate. only ever seen Ghias on road.

Glad you like the Fez for all the points we love.. they are a great car and in my eyes best bang for buck. they are great cruisers and great little pocket rockets.
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Old 16-07-2007, 04:14 PM   #182
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The Territory sounds like a great car to have if u have a big family! I quite like the look of the it.

True, in my opinion, the Fiesta is the best car to get in its class. I have no regret in getting one. I reckon not many Fiestas are sold in Australia is due to people's mentality of "oh, all small cars are the same anyway, why get one for $20,000 when u can get one for $15,000"... which is far from the truth.

You're welcome to post any "test review" you might have... it might help other people in making decision when getting a small car.
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Old 16-07-2007, 04:34 PM   #183
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Welcome Gazzzaa, glad you are happy with the fez, great little car. The seats seem to get better once your butt wears into them! I have a new Fiesta and a new Focus (which seems to be a lemon). Much prefer driving the Fez,tis like driving a go-cart. I notice the ride is a little hash in mine with the 17" rims and I think my starter motor is on the way out already, but generally a well designed and well built car. Gets positive comments from everyone.
Ives, I agree , most people buying a small car go with the cheapest, without doing any research.
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Old 16-07-2007, 09:31 PM   #184
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The Parrot bluetooth is very good. Now I have one less thing for the constabulary to stop me for. Will try out the cruise control on a trip up the Hume in a few weeks time. There is one 'disturbing' thing that happened today though....I filled Fez up for the first time and thought I'd give 98RON a go. Bearing in mind that the engine only has about 480 kms on the clock, the difference in power is really noticeable. I wonder what it will be like when it really loosens up? Looks like I will have to keep a more careful watch for speed cameras now !!!
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Old 16-07-2007, 09:54 PM   #185
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I really think 98RON PULPs make the Fiesta run much better than the recommended 95RON.

Which brand did u fill up with?
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Old 17-07-2007, 12:31 AM   #186
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Welcome to the club Gaz. I'll be bombing back down the Hume from Wagga on wednesday. Been using BP Ultimate on this trip & the economy has been the same as with 95. Maybe if I backed off a bit :
I wouldn't mind seeing some pics of your cruise control, if it's not too much trouble.
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Old 17-07-2007, 04:21 PM   #187
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Ives...Caltex 98RON this time, but might try a 95RON soon and see if I can notice a difference.

Kiwijohn - I hope to get some pics this weekend if the weather holds up.
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Old 23-07-2007, 07:32 PM   #188
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Name: David
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Fez: 2007 WQ Ocean Blue 5 Door
Best thing about it: Look & Handling
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Old 23-07-2007, 10:14 PM   #189
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Welcome David, I believe I saw your car about lunchtime last thursday in Brighton.
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Old 25-07-2007, 11:26 PM   #190
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Default Da new Fez

Some pics of the new Fez - cruise control stalk on the left of the steering column.[IMG][/IMG][IMG]
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Old 06-08-2007, 12:47 PM   #191
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Old 06-08-2007, 03:52 PM   #192
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Some pics of the new Fez - cruise control stalk on the left of the steering column.[IMG][/IMG][IMG]
Can you repost the link cos I dont think it's working
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Old 09-08-2007, 11:42 PM   #193
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Default Cruise control in the Fez

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Gee, I hope this works.
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Old 09-08-2007, 11:50 PM   #194
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Old 10-08-2007, 08:46 AM   #195
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HAHAHA nice pics mate. loving the CUISE! control..

Though..

You remind me of dicko hehehehe off AUS idol ( no i dont watch the show peeps. i ve just seen the adds and thats terrible enough)
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Old 10-08-2007, 09:54 AM   #196
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Lookin' good Gazzzaa!
[a belated] Welcome to the Fez and to the fez forum

Regarding people choosing 'cheap and cheerful' cars: after bouncing all over some queensland twisties in a hired korean car, it earnt the nickname 'Getz Airborne' Friggen scarey machine :
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Old 10-08-2007, 12:01 PM   #197
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[PHP]You remind me of dicko hehehehe off AUS idol [/PHP]

Actually, me and Dicko have one thing in common - we were both born in the UK, but's that where any similarity ends. I've been here since I was a little kid and don't have an accent.
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Old 10-08-2007, 12:07 PM   #198
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i think ive said enough lol. ill stop now b4 i offend some one :P
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Old 17-08-2007, 11:07 PM   #199
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Welcome to the forums, Gazzzaa. Nice looking car. I've always thought the Fez needed cruise control (especially when you do a lot of long-distance driving).

Do go for a fang on Mt Dandy Tourist Road if you have time (preferably when there are no bloody Sunday drivers about). Myself and a few others from the EuroFordClub have driven that road and I guarantee it'll put a smile on your face.
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Old 17-08-2007, 11:11 PM   #200
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Indeed! I go up to Skyhigh every now and then! Even if you get lost it's an awesome drive!
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Old 19-08-2007, 06:58 PM   #201
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hey all,
Jim... Melbourne
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just sold my 97' Pug 306 1.9 turbo diesel...very sad day. :(
I'm now coming into an 04 WP Fiesta Zetec.
I'm new but have been looking at about every post there is on fiesta's in anticipation, couldn't resist...
Great to see so many driving enthusiasts, forums for the Peugeot were few and far between.
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Old 19-08-2007, 08:13 PM   #202
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Hey man, welcome to the forum. You'll love the Fiesta. What colour r u getting btw?
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Old 19-08-2007, 08:30 PM   #203
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Name: Gary
Age: Physically 50 (positively ancient in this company) Mentally - mid 20's
"Yay.....someones older than me, at last".... :

Welcome Gary, enjoy.
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Old 19-08-2007, 08:33 PM   #204
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its moondust silver. My uncle's getting a new mini cooper, so i'm gladly buying his fez. can't actually remember whether it has the factory body-kit, but does have the 16" MP3's.
Such a nice little unit. Coming from the 306, i had to have something nice looking, and i'm well pleased with the fiesta's looks. specially the zetec.

I'm actually from Mt. Dandenong, the place a few of the guys have been talking about, so i'll have to show you the real roads!!!
So how well does it really handle, or do i have to drive to believe!?...
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Old 19-08-2007, 09:15 PM   #205
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Well... Drive to believe mate. i loved every second i had in my feista. sad day it went :'(,

Get a good set of rubber on the car and you will have grins all day long. they really handly like go karts. thsy just stick to the ground when cornering, well my exception lol.
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Old 19-08-2007, 09:52 PM   #206
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speaking of rubber, what brand would you recommend for the 16"s? I know he has Nankangs, a few of the guys on the forum have said they're no good, i'll be able to spend from the mid to high range...maybe... :(
Was it you that had that spill?... glad you're ok. My mate totalled his 05 civic doing a road he knew well. similar thing, just lost the back. he ended up wedged with the cabin between two trees over a 50m drop up in Mt. Dandenong.
Your little fez was a sweet ride btw. classy looks.
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Old 19-08-2007, 10:23 PM   #207
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Bridgestone Adrenelin RE001's mate.

Or MICHELIN... or Conti-Sport Contact. anything else your wasting your time.

Though BF good rich have a good set and Toyo's T1R's are pretty good.

I have Conti-Sport Contacts personally.
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Old 19-08-2007, 10:39 PM   #208
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You cant go wrong with any top of the line tyres from any big brands. Really often people overlooked the importance of high quality tyres.

Ideally you'd want 195/45R16, but I think that size is quite rare and cant be a bit expensive because due to their uncommon size. Alternatively 205/45R16 could work... or even 205/50R16. I know someone that runs on Potenza GIII 205/50R16... all he had to do was to fold the inner rear mud guards so the tyres don't rub.



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Old 20-08-2007, 09:26 PM   #209
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Hey, well ill be straight out with you guys, Im daniel aka Mecka i got banned before, i wish to get 1 more chance, as i have really missed this forum, and cant find another forum as good as this one anywhere, as yous allready know, ive got a ocean "07 model 3dr fiesta, kept it stock till the other day, i got 18" white diablo wheels on 35 low profile tyres, exaust getting done on saturday, and gonna drop it in the next few days, just wondering, what kind of exaust should i get and how much would it set me back ? what if i were just to put a canon on ? would it improve any performance ? and i also want a nice sound, so once again please give me another chance on this forum and ill add some before and after pics of my baby, Thanks.....
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Old 20-08-2007, 10:14 PM   #210
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G'day Jim! Welcome to the forums. U might want to jump into the eurofordclub with the fiesta too! Most of us hang out there aswell. Eurofordclub Victoria is having a cruise down to the ford discovery centre this coming weekend so if you want to join us, check out the details here --> http://www.fordforums.com.au/showthread.php?t=109294
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