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Old 30-11-2006, 10:21 AM   #1
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I dunno how many of yous know about the Drive COTY '06. Ford Fiesta (LX) took 2nd place.

The Ford attracted more negatives than positives, copping a particularly big black mark for its lack of standard anti-lock brakes - the only car in the entire field of 48 dCOTY nominees to miss out.

""The Fiesta's lack of ABS came back to bite it again during Phase Two of testing on our closed circuit. The Ford skidded through the wet 80km/h emergency stop test with the wheels locked, pulling up several metres later than its ABS-equipped peers. A real pity, for it flew through the slalom and emergency swerve/recover tests with poise and predictability beyond its rivals.

The Ford rated highly on the road for its flexible engine, cornering abilities and all-round fun-factor, but a requirement for premium unleaded and short gearing, which gives a sprightly feel at the cost of cruising quiet, saw it marked down. So did the numerous buzzes and rattles.""

--http://www.drive.com.au/Editorial/MiniSite/MiniSiteArticleDetail.aspx?ArticleID=21827&MiniSit eID=2
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Old 30-11-2006, 10:27 AM   #2
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RIGGED RIGGED....Thats a shame on every level but why the hell did they test the LX?? Why not the Zetec ??? it would have won hands down.. Or are they only allowed to use the base model?? :

Anyways in my heart i know which one is better.
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Which car won?
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The Ferrari F-430









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Old 30-11-2006, 10:53 AM   #5
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1. Yaris YR
2. Fiesta LX
3. Jazz 1.5 Vti
4. Swift 5 Door

http://media.drive.com.au/?rid=24008
This is the video Link for the Yaris

LOL Hyundai will have to take there " COTY" ads off the TV now as the Getz didnt get a mention.
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Old 30-11-2006, 10:57 AM   #6
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hey a quick question. im always seeing it written but i never know what it stands for. whats COTY mean?
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I think it might be Car of the Year.

Should've used the automatic LX :p
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LOL Hyundai will have to take there " COTY" ads off the TV now as the Getz didnt get a mention.

Man that add used to seriously annoy me !! :
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Old 30-11-2006, 01:38 PM   #10
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"It rings around the competition..." :hihi:


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RIGGED RIGGED....Thats a shame on every level but why the hell did they test the LX?? Why not the Zetec ??? it would have won hands down.. Or are they only allowed to use the base model??
I dont think they only test base model, if so... they should've tested 1.3l Jazz GLi. Can you get the WQ Zetec manual for under $20,000 driveaway?

This is just Drive COTY, it's not the ACOTY.
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I think it might be Car of the Year.

Should've used the automatic LX :p
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"It rings around the competition..." :hihi:I dont think they only test base model, if so... they should've tested 1.3l Jazz GLi. Can you get the WQ Zetec manual for under $20,000 driveaway?This is just Drive COTY, it's not the ACOTY.
yeah sorry i was thinking it was ACOTY. woops.
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drive have been known to be anti-ford biased anyway. however, the yaris is a car with quite a few "groundbreaking" developments for a small car. multiple airbags is a big winner, and i think it also has one of the larger interiors for its class. the smaller motor shouldve let it down though.
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LOL Hyundai will have to take there " COTY" ads off the TV now as the Getz didnt get a mention.
Not yet unfortunately. The advertise the NRMA/RACV/RACQ etc etc "Best Cars Awards", which is a different set of Awards again.
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The Ford rated highly on the road for its flexible engine, cornering abilities and all-round fun-factor, but a requirement for premium unleaded and short gearing, which gives a sprightly feel at the cost of cruising quiet, saw it marked down. So did the numerous buzzes and rattles[/i].""

--http://www.drive.com.au/Editorial/MiniSite/MiniSiteArticleDetail.aspx?ArticleID=21827&MiniSit eID=2
What's this bit about a requirement for premium unleaded etc mean? (Ive already established that Fiesta will run on ULP as per Ford website, Salesman that sold car to mum said so lol, from feedback from AFF members on a thread I posted about re this matter.) As mum picks up up new LX 5 Door - Auto next Sat. Im trying to convice her to run 95 Ron at least majority of time without joy atm. Im assuming the comment relates to Fiesta's NVH levels would be lower on PULP? :eclipsee_
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^^^ Yeah, I guess Drive hasnt done their homework thoroughly. With PULP, it'd cost u around $100 more annually (98RON) compared to ULP... people tend to blow up things out of proportion, especially on how expensive PULP is.
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The Ferrari F-430









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The Audi TT won.
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The Audi TT won.

I think Robjh80 meant "which car won the small car under $20,000 category".
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I'm getting my 06 Zetec for less than $20K driveaway.....when it decides to get here from bloody Germany!!!!!!! I guess they work on retail prices.....alas.
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Ford should have provided them with the auto 5dr as that's what actually sells.
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RATT, yes i've seen HEAPS of 5-door LX on the street.
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Old 02-12-2006, 12:02 PM   #22
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1. Yaris YR
2. Fiesta LX
3. Jazz 1.5 Vti
4. Swift 5 Door
HAHA, my bro jus bought a Swift!!!

but i'll jus keep these results between us...
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