Econetic to buy or not to buy

ChrisHudson · 30-10-2009, 11:27 AM

Hi

I was just in the process of placing an order for a new Zetec and then the Econetic was announced. Now, I have a dilemma.

I've owned a couple of Fiestas in the UK and I love the latest model. I've never been a big car person and there's only me and my partner (no kids), so we don't need a more 'traditional' Aussie car. We only had 1.25l Zetec in the UK and that was fine even on motorways.

But now we're seriously thinking about the Econetic. We'd like to do the 'right' thing (green, environment, economy etc.) I've read good things about it in the European press. But I also have to be practical. So...

- What's the availability of diesel like in and around Melbourne? A few colleagues have said it's not great.

- The specs state it can use B5 Biodiesel, but where can you get that?

The quoted drive away price is also a little high as I was quoted $23k for the Zetec with premium paint. Do you think they'll discount the Econetic at all?

I'm really excited by the prospect of having one of these super-efficient Euro-diesels that don't really sacrifice performance too much.

Anyone got any thoughts?