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Originally Posted by NZ XR6
IMO the diesel auto is a much better drive that the petrol. For me, it came down to $$$ in the end (petrol demonstrator was $10k less than diesel). But I don't think you can get the Titanium with the diesel engine?
And the petrol needs 95 octane. Ford NZ say 91, but it's not true.
The service interval in Europe is 20,000 kms, so Ford Oz has already reduced this, maybe to match the Falcon or perhaps because it's hotter and dustier in Oz?
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Appreciate that, decided on petrol Titanium.
Found this AUS spec Pdf brochure from a Ford dealer, take a squizz, might show a few market differences between NZ and AUS Zetec models?:-
http://www.waynephillis.com.au/media...o-brochure.pdf
A Q for Zetec or other AUS Titanium owner; the issue of DAB+ radio (Australia's growing digital radio system);
I can see our Sony unit displays RDS (Radio Data System) per UK model, AND UK's Sony shows on its faceplate a stamped, "DAB- Digital Audio Broadcasting" (see link below). The AUS version doesnt have this stamp, but its controls and functions look the exact same as the UK version:-
http://www.ford.co.uk/Cars/Mondeo
You can compare the two radios by using the above links and scrolling to the Sony radio system, zoom if needed.
Kinda hoping that our AUS Sony item does 'DAB+', the UK system is 'DAB' per the stamp on the UK model, If our Sony does not receive DAB+ (its UK DAB capabilities might not exist/be disabled here,- but may well pointlessly function still?), I'd then expect that 2010 plated Mondeo Sony versions due approx July *might* have this later DAB+ technology.
Probably just a chip change:-)
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Q: What is the difference between DAB and DAB+?
The UK uses what's referred to as 'DAB', whereas Australia is using the 'DAB+' format which is a more superior broadcast spectrum. For this reason DAB radios will not work in Australia
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http://www.digitalradioplus.com.au/i...m?page_id=1010