Does anyone on board have any experience with Ford Fiesta ? I want to buy a Sedan Car .. in the range of 5-7 lacs, which is economical by fuel & maintenace & better resale value.. which one is better ?? For Maruti Dezire there is long waiting period .. about 5-6 months.. Howz Ford Fiesta ? I heard it gives good mileage... about 22-24 Kmpl... but its spare part is costly & engine demands over-hauling just after 2 years...can anyone guide me in choosing a good car in my budget..
Re: Opinion about Ford Fiesta ??
by manjari Rastogi on Jun 27, 2009 07:24 AM
Mahindar Logan. I just made a journey to remote hills in it and it never failed.
Re: Re: Opinion about Ford Fiesta ??
by jerin vincent on Jun 27, 2009 08:23 AM
ford fiesta is the ultimate choice.if u dont use it regularly u can go for petrol model.maintanence of petrol car is nothing before diesel car...
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by Sanket Pingale on Jun 28, 2009 01:25 AM
Logan. Its most efficient diesel in its class. If u can live with the looks, the space is tremendous.
Re: Opinion about Ford Fiesta ??
by veryharsh on Jul 06, 2009 11:17 AM
Dinesh, I am using Ford Fiesta Diesel 1.4 TDCi since 3 years 3 months. I am getting 18kmpl in city with AC and 22kmpl on highway with ac. power, driving comfort and great road grip and superb control and breaking. so it can be good chice for you Dinesh. There is one more good choce in the market now, that is fiat linea. you will probably get the basic version in 7laksh and highest at 8.35 on road. but feature rich, drive comfort, smooth and lot if space inside. gives 18-19kmpl in city. go and check the car and ask the sales person to demo you all the features it offers. i ams sure you will be impressed.
Re: Opinion about Ford Fiesta ??
by Deepak Balhara on Jun 29, 2009 12:34 PM
I too was dwindling in same some months back...after comprehensive research I bought Ford Ikon Diesel. Its fantastic car with mileage of 24 kmpl. Engine is same as of fiesta but price is much cheaper than that. I would say u must consider this option. All d best.
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by veryharsh on Jul 06, 2009 11:21 AM
yes, now ford icon also comes with the same diesel 1.4 TDCi engine from fiesta. it is a great choice in 6 lakhs. now after using fiesta for more than 3 years, i didnt find any spare parts problem becuase still i have not faced any replacement issues. secondly i dont think spares are expensive only thing is spares are available only with the dealer or authorised service center.
Re: Opinion about Ford Fiesta ??
by abc ghi on Jun 29, 2009 11:33 AM
Ford Fiesta diesel will give you 15kmpl, petrol about 10kmpl. The spare parts are expensive, but its an excellent low maintenance vehicle. Much smoother and easier to drive than most diesels in the market. I dont know where you heard that engine needs overhauling.
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by Dinesh Sharma on Jun 27, 2009 12:01 AM
In Bombay , Mansoon showed its color today. One Milk van got overturned on Western Express Highway . Most of the roads got choked with traffic in 1st rain of the season only. Seems BMC ppl were expecting no mansoon this year , so they didnt prepared at all.. Hope we Delhites will also see prepareness of our MCD & NDMC soon...
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by S R on Jul 02, 2009 11:56 AM
yes geeta...where is the monsoon to be worried abt...? and rediff posts article like "how to effectively use sweater during summer" and "how to remain bare chest in winter" btw can i have ur phone no
Re: Re: Car is more than ready for rain. it is road that worries!
by Unjinx on Jun 27, 2009 08:25 AM
Don't worry -- the road is guaranteed by Ulti-balti corporation
hope it'll not be case like in the film Lagaan. they sang , they dreamt and rejoiced but there was no rain... you have a car, which is rain ready, your pockets empty and no rain!!! hope it rains ... even if our cars is not ready for it... we can always take the bus or walk in the rain :-)
