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Old 27-02-2007, 07:07 PM   #151
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Name: James
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Best thing about it: smaller than my au
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Old 28-02-2007, 09:02 AM   #152
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Name: Brigham
Age: 26
Location: Sydney
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Fez: 2006 Tonic
Best thing about it: Handling
Best Mod Done: 17" Advanti Vapour Wheels
Money No Option Mod: hmmm.....think i will save the cash for an XR4!!
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Old 27-03-2007, 09:33 PM   #153
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Name: Jay D...as it says over there <----
Age: 32
Location: Melbourne
Occupation: System Adviser, or at least thats what my business card says!!
Fez: 2007 Panther Black Zetec
Best thing about it: I traded the EF wagon...its all Fab
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Old 28-03-2007, 11:26 PM   #154
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Awesome, welcome to the forum man. Panther Black is a great colour isnt it. Good choice! I hope it'll be good for u for a while.

Congrats on the new car too.
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Old 01-04-2007, 11:25 PM   #155
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Name: John
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Ride: 2006 WQ Fiesta Zetec 3dr Manual.
Best thing about it: Handling, economy (both way better than my VS Commodore) - plus as someone said earlier, it's still pretty rare. Only seen about 5 others in 9 months!
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Old 01-04-2007, 11:32 PM   #156
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Welcome to the forum, mate. Pretty nice Fiesta you've got there, is it Jeans Blue?

Yeh, Fiesta is pretty rare on the streets so it can be a head-turner. The downside of that is people referring it as Festiva. Seems like it's not a big deal but if you're ordering parts and they ship you a part for the Festiva (not Fiesta)... it'd be a hassle to bring it back and explain the difference of Fiesta and Festiva to the person etc etc....u get the idea

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Old 10-04-2007, 06:11 PM   #157
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Name: Andy
Age: 18
Location: S.E suburbs of Melbourne
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Fez: June 2006 WQ Panther Black Manual
Best thing about it: Yet to find out (hopefully watching my girlfriend hang for dear life as i go around corners haha)
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Just purchased a new fez from the dealer. Picking it up tmrw afternoon. Can't wait ! Mods to come slowly
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Old 10-04-2007, 06:21 PM   #158
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Nice! congrats for the new Fiesta! I know you'll have lots of fun with it.

Panther Black all the way!
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Old 10-04-2007, 06:29 PM   #159
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cheers mate, pity most of you are in sydney. would love to go on a cruise. never been to sydney. looks like a road trip is on the to do list for me. :
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Old 10-04-2007, 07:16 PM   #160
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There are a couple Fiesta owners in Melbourne. "xurbanx" is one of them.
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Old 10-04-2007, 11:54 PM   #161
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Hey Andy, I'm also a Melbournian, whereabouts in the SE are you? I'm down near Dandenong. You'll love the Fiesta, Wheels magazine (at the back) had the Fiesta as an entry-level enthusiasts car.
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Old 11-04-2007, 10:46 AM   #162
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Hey xurbanx, I'm living in Narre Warren North. The keys are getting handed to me at 2:30 today. CAN'T WAIT !!
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Old 11-04-2007, 04:43 PM   #163
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Haha niice! Did you get yours at the Ford in Berwick or Dandenong? Btw, I'm at Narre Warren North too, might see you around!
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Old 12-04-2007, 12:55 AM   #164
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got it from berwick, tis an awesome car ! can't wait to beef it up a bit yeah, i'll look out for ya xurbanx. i'll be getting some new wheels hopefully soon, so u'll know who to look for.
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Old 28-05-2007, 09:51 PM   #165
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Name: Scott
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Location: Townsville
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Fiesta: 2004 Zetec Blue Manual, Aftermarket Turbo
Best thing about it: looks standard and eats wrx's and bombadoors
Best Mod Done: Turbo kit
Money No Option Mod: fix the battle damage and get a new engine mount :(
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Old 29-05-2007, 09:04 AM   #166
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Quote:
Originally Posted by AuzTurbo mk6
Name: Scott
Age: 26
Location: Townsville
Occupation: Solider (Artillery)
Fiesta: 2004 Zetec Blue Manual, Aftermarket Turbo
Best thing about it: looks standard and eats wrx's and bombadoors
Best Mod Done: Turbo kit
Money No Option Mod: fix the battle damage and get a new engine mount :(
How you going mate.
Glad you could join us...

mmmm you have my dream ride

You Should start a thread About your car. Cause there has been A massive Depate about this... and many ppl want to do it....but dont know how.. IE me..

Plus can we getsum piccies PLEASE!!!

thank you....

( i think i have a new friend!)
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Old 29-05-2007, 04:09 PM   #167
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Quote:
Originally Posted by AuzTurbo mk6
Name: Scott
Age: 26
Location: Townsville
Occupation: Solider (Artillery)
Fiesta: 2004 Zetec Blue Manual, Aftermarket Turbo
Best thing about it: looks standard and eats wrx's and bombadoors
Best Mod Done: Turbo kit
Money No Option Mod: fix the battle damage and get a new engine mount :(
Engine bay picture, NOW! :evil3:
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Old 29-05-2007, 08:17 PM   #168
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Ok..... some photo's
the good........



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Hers - 2006 Ralliart colt :newangel:

Mine - 2004 Fiesta zetec turbo :gren:
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Old 29-05-2007, 08:19 PM   #169
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And the bad ....... : :
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Mine - 2004 Fiesta zetec turbo :gren:
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Old 29-05-2007, 08:52 PM   #170
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Well i have just creamed myself. That looks like a very nice set up. Are you able to tell us the specifics?? As in what problems you faced during install, was it a direct fit etc. How much power is it pulling etc.

An awesome machine and in the best color. Bummer about the damamge what happened?
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Old 29-05-2007, 11:03 PM   #171
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Perhaps a rhino got loose and saw its own reflection on the car and BANG!
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Old 30-05-2007, 06:17 PM   #172
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: : A Learner driver decided he could turn at a RED LIGHT : :
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Old 30-05-2007, 07:12 PM   #173
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Ride: 2007 n/a xr6, in octane
Best thing about it: black 19'' speedy infernos
Best mod: probly the rims and a john bow exhaust, i will start other mods in about a month
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hahahaha Welcome mate...Welcome indeed...

To the Fiesta section.

glad you could join us.
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Old 12-06-2007, 09:41 PM   #175
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Name: Daniel

Age:18

Occupation: Airconditioning, Zenith.

Fiesta: 07 WQ ocean colour manual

Best thing about it: its a hatchback and parking plus fuel
Best Mod done: nothing yet only had it for a few day
worst thing: my 2 sisters have 1 each lol lucky different colour, its stock as a rock gimme 2 3 weeks.

Things that will be done: Custom Bodykit, Custom headlights, White diablo 17" rims but if 18" fits its going to be 18" does 18" fit on a fiesta?, internal engine work (turbo as soon as i get my unrestricted idiot licence), retrimed german leather interior (white). white stripes, anything on the car that is black white (eg. front grill etc etc) twin exaust massive sound system and dvd player (allready have it in my cupboard, and yer its gunna be in the next autosalon for sure.....
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Old 12-06-2007, 09:45 PM   #176
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ohh and auzturbo bloody musta been a tight fit thats what im scared about turboing my fiesta, bloody squesy engine bay, can u gimme specifics what needed to be done ? as im gunna do mine soon, Thanks....
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Old 13-07-2007, 04:16 PM   #177
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Name: Gary
Age: Physically 50 (positively ancient in this company) Mentally - mid 20's
Location: Melbourne
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Fez: 2007 Panther Black Fiesta Ghia
Best thing about it: Handling, exclusivity
Best Mod Done: Side thorax and curtain airbags
Money No Option Mod: Reccaro seats
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Old 13-07-2007, 04:41 PM   #178
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Welcome to the forum, Gary. Great choice of car and colour! good lil car isnt it?

"Physically 50... mentally 20" hahaha i like that.

I see you've got a Territory, is the Fiesta for the day to day.. A to B car?
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Old 15-07-2007, 04:49 PM   #179
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Old 16-07-2007, 09:53 AM   #180
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Thanks guys.
Yeah, the Terri has a towbar for the trailer and when we have to hire a horse float for the daughter's latest horseriding passion. Also, both our Mum's are in their 80's and when we take them out for the day they can really stretch out in the leather armchairs in the back of the Terri, whilst daughter is in the third row with her DVD's and I-Pods.

I am blown away by the little Fez. It's meant for my daily commuting to and from work, but I can't wait to give it a bit of a work out on the twisty bits through the Dandenong Ranges near where we live. The chassis feels so surefooted and predictable and it's also great to have a manual box again. My previous manual was a KC Laser which I did 230,000 kilometres in. The Laser was sensational. It towed fully loaded camping trailers with ease and completed numerous interstate trips.

Although I've always been a Ford man, a hell of a lot of research went into the choice of the Fiesta. I looked at competitors from Toyota, GM, Suzuki, Mazda, Nissan, Volkswagen, Citroen and Hyundai. I drove most of them too. The Fez was a clear winner and I'm very happy with the choice. The 4 month wait for an airbag optioned Ghia from Germany only added to the anticipation.

I can't quite understand why the car isn't a bigger seller, but I'm guessing that many purchase decisions in the light car category in Australia are based on price. We are fortunate that Europeans drive smaller cars generally and the design reflects this. I'm just a fraction disappointed in the seats - no lateral support - and also that the accessory list for the UK version is not available in Australia. The car is being fitted with cruise control and bluetooth as I type this. I pick it up this arvo.

Thanks again for the welcome guys. I'm more than happy to provide my 'test notes' on the opposition vehicles to sway someone's decision towards a Fez.
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