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27-09-2009, 11:55 PM
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Any thoughts on what I should buy
A I30 Hyundai desiel 4.3 L/100kms $22650 on road or wait and get a New Ford Fiesta desiel not sure of the 5 Doors price What peoples thoughts ???????????? |
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27-09-2009, 11:59 PM
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FF.Com.Au Hardcore
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Ford Fiesta: Best in Class.
Enough Said. The i30 is a great value vehicle though. The Fiesta all round is a better package, but the i30 would probably offer better 'value' basically... Do your own 'bang for buck' analysis, looking at the standard features...
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28-09-2009, 12:04 AM
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FF.Com.Au Hardcore
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I30 is a bit bigger also I think
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28-09-2009, 02:18 AM
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Top of the range diesel i30 is by far worth it, great little car packed with kit, its half a class bigger that the fiesta too and would be more comfortable.
Stoney!
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28-09-2009, 08:07 AM
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The answer is easy, Ford of Course!!
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28-09-2009, 09:09 AM
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Who's it for? If it's for you I'd get the Fiesta, because they're a really fun drive.
Hyundai seem to be turning into another Toyota, very reliable and do everything you require of a car, but not all that exciting. The diesel is very economical!
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28-09-2009, 09:28 AM
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$22K on roads a bit pricey isn't it for a little Hyundai? I think a Getz is about $13K - if your just looking for a cheap little car may as well save the extra $9K.
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28-09-2009, 09:48 AM
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If you like boring cars get the i30. If you like fun cars get the fiesta.
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28-09-2009, 10:10 AM
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Deaf Driver
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Get a ford fiesta, enough said.
I own a three week old Fiesta Zetec myself. The best decision ever.
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28-09-2009, 10:14 AM
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It's all based on size. Fiesta is smaller than the i30. If you value size, i30. If not, fiesta. Simple as that i think.
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28-09-2009, 10:50 AM
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Since the i30's a diesel, go the Fiesta. Apparently those petrol i30's are not unly fast, but also unbreakable.
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28-09-2009, 02:57 PM
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i30 is the next size up. Good car in its class.
Fiesta is the best car in its class. Buy that if you don't wan't / need the extra space.
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28-09-2009, 03:52 PM
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Are the i30 and Fiesta competing in the same class ?
Do buyers really cross-reference these two cars ? Not comparable in my opinion. If, however, I HAD to buy either I would take the Fiesta and remove any reference to "Fiesta" from the vehicle. |
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28-09-2009, 06:28 PM
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They are nothing like similar in size! In Fact I would say an i30 is slightly larger than a focus. Certainly seems like it from the inside. Elantras are the same car, just with a boot, and are much wider inside than a focus.
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28-09-2009, 06:31 PM
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28-09-2009, 06:58 PM
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Toss a coin
Heads you get a pig ugly car with a decent 5 year warranty, good fuel economy, reliable, a touch cheap and nasty in a few places but a good all round A to B car not to mention very comfortable and not a bad drive either. Tails you get an equally pig ugly car with a questionable 3 year warranty, not as comfortable, less performance but arguably a better quality fit and finish. |
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28-09-2009, 11:52 PM
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$22k is actually great value for money. Best warranty in the land and a decent looking car as well. In saying that, the Fiesta is more fun to drive and looks better again. |
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29-09-2009, 08:42 AM
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I think you will find that the Fiesta competes with the Getz, and the i30 with the Focus. So although Ford is dearer in both circumstances, they seem (?) to have a better quality reputation. Which is laughable because Hyundai are making massive inroads with their new range of vehicles.
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29-09-2009, 09:49 AM
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We have an i30 and love it. We tested all other in the same category but the i30 was worlds above the rest.
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29-09-2009, 09:53 AM
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29-09-2009, 11:04 AM
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Don't forget that the Fiesta Econetic (diesel) will be the most fuel efficient car in Australia when it launches soon. 3.9L/100 is the whisper... Add that to the class leading dynamics, bluetooth, cruise, iPod support AND German build quality... I reckon the decision makes itself.
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I30 or a Ford Fiesta
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