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.

[GoesLikeAZetec]

2)
I have driven at night in an underground car park once without knowing until I got outside. It is a little bit tricky and i'd say most new fez owners will have done it once or twice.


3)
A mechanic I know says, most new cars have way less paint than old cars (sometimes around 1-1.5ltrs on small cars) but heaps more clear coats to protect the paint...

Someone on the forum would probably know more about paint on new cars but thats basically how the mechanic explained it to me.


6)
Wait till summer and you'll just "love" the huge dashboard letting all the sun in!

7)
Fez might be soft compared to bigger cars, but after driving the competition in the same segment, its miles ahead of them...

[GEZZA ZETEC]

All sounds good i am going for mine tomorrow morning

[dannyhilton]

I too have forgotten to turn the headlights on, seeing the dials illuminated made me think they were already on. I have a process of checking before taking off now, headlights being the third check! Glad your enjoying it fella, and I agree with the suspension. A little too soft in the corners, needs to be stiffened up so it doesn't roll as much in the corners. Definitly a trade off as it rides beautifully.