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striped
Join Date: Aug 2005
Location: Sydney
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well, after the back roads cruise, i can speak nothing (well, not much) bad of my new toy
when the rest of the cars are either XR6's, XR6T's, XR8's or GT's, and theyre suprised that a fiesta has kept up with them, i cant help but smile (just a bit) it was a bit wet on the road, which helped my cause, but even through the sweepers, there wasnt much understeer, and i wasnt falling behind either loving it even more now |
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Fiesta Zetec
Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: Canberra
Posts: 196
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They are a great car and people are suprised at just how quick they are thru the country roads.
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Clio 182 CUP!
Join Date: Feb 2005
Location: Inner West, Sydney
Posts: 2,590
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Might try make it to 20000km though! lol
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striped
Join Date: Aug 2005
Location: Sydney
Posts: 656
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see how many k's you get out of those ;) |
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Clio 182 CUP!
Join Date: Feb 2005
Location: Inner West, Sydney
Posts: 2,590
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Im getting 205/45R16 Dunlop 702s next time ![]()
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------------- Steven 'In fact, so good is the Clio 182 with the Cup chassis set-up that I feel moved to make a bold statement - I think it's the best hot hatch ever built.' (EVO Jan 04) |
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Rollin
Join Date: Mar 2005
Location: Adelaide, SA
Posts: 214
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my tyres lasted 18k
buying two toyo tpgs this wk end $160 |
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![]() BTW there is another cruise for the end of October guys if anyone is interested. Check the NSW-QLD Events section |
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Fiesta Zetec
Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: Canberra
Posts: 196
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21,000km and still on the same set of tyres!! Well 3 tyres.
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Regular Member
Join Date: May 2005
Posts: 307
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23000 and im on the same still
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Zoom Zoom
Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: Melbourne, VIC
Posts: 4,352
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Yes looks like you've discovered the magic of Eurofords (TM). They're grippy little buggers aren't they?!!
I had great fun holding 3/4 throttle behind Australia's then quickest unopened N/A XR8 Ute along the curvy bits of the Great Ocean Road... braking late into the corners and watching his back tyres squirm around and slide out... he couldn't believe it!!! About the only thing I can't keep up with as close to is an ST170. Naturally!
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Starter Motor
Join Date: May 2005
Location: Cairns
Posts: 7
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I took an LX 5 door 5 speed for a test drive yesterday and was surprised just how good they are.I,m thinking of trading the wifes Echo in on one.Only thing is they list the 3door at $13990 but on road its $18990 Thats with the optional non optional a/c.
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Zoom Zoom
Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: Melbourne, VIC
Posts: 4,352
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It is actualy optional just to let you know, can be purchased without and people do actually buy it, I sold a silver 3 door with no air as a salesman. But yes, you'd get Air con if you're part of the vast majority of people! It''s such a fun car too, lights years ahead of the rest of the field!
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not here much anymore
Join Date: Dec 2004
Location: Sthn NSW
Posts: 22,918
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![]() Im buggered if I know why, in 2005, Ford are still building cars with A/C as an option, it is primitive. I am annoyed that in my car, an 02 Focus, i have all the great gear and mod cons and then MANUAL WINDOW WINDERS FFS! Power windows were in XC Cobras for crying out loud, and over 20 years later Ford still didnt put em in! Spewing (end rant). Only time I would consider buying a Fez without A/C wouldbe if i was super rich and making it into a dedicated rally car or something.
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Virtuous Bogan (TM)
![]() Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: TAS
Posts: 27,559
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![]() A/C is a costy option, if its standard then base price goes up and then your little fez isn't looking that good value wise. try adding an auto..i think you have to get EBD with that aswell; but why you would get an auto is beyond me, you need to rev the little suckesrs!
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Rollin
Join Date: Mar 2005
Location: Adelaide, SA
Posts: 214
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got my air con for like $500, when i got the 16" mags for $1000 extra, i told the sales guy no way im paying $2000 for air con when all other cars on the market have it free
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Regular Member
Join Date: May 2005
Posts: 307
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hey mate u love the fiesta come ona cruise and watch us push them lol
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not here much anymore
Join Date: Dec 2004
Location: Sthn NSW
Posts: 22,918
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