Standard WS Zetec, random 3k thoughts

[shevek]

No mechanical issues yet, no rattles

1) Bluetooth is great
I know upmarket cars have had this for years but it's impressive for a 20k car. voice controls are fun. "redial" is common.
I like the USB for podcasts.

2) I once drove off at night with lights off. Last century, darkened gages would wake me up, now there is no real feedback. A design flaw, or maybe just showing my age.

3) Paint seems a bit thin. Checked out a few apparent scuff marks (not me this time) to see bare metal. Local panelbeater arranged the right touchup pot.

4) I shop more at Woolies these days. Caltex is linked to WW in Sydney and has 95 but Shell - linked to Coles - doesn't have 95 near me, only V98.

5) I like rear drums. Cheaper, cheaper to service, wheels are cleaner. Anyone noticed fading?

6) Like the look but cleaning the inside of the steeply raked screen is a bit of a chore, plus all that sun on the plastic. Sooo European.

7) Agree the engine is a bit soft but so is the suspension. If it were stiffer - like Focus Zetec - tweaks would be more tempting. Don't want to get out of sync. I'll admit this sounds like a cop out.