LT Diesel's for evaluation

phoonfan · 15-08-2007, 06:10 PM

Hi guy's,

If anyone is seriously considering purchasing one of the little rippers in the near future, I've just Registered two that i will make available to forum members for a day. Mabye overnight, depending on bookings
A quick spin round the block dosent do them justice. I've been driving one for a few days now and these things are much better than i thought they would be!
You will need to book and more than likely at least a few days in advance, and sorry but Saturdays is out. Busy day for us and need the cars!

PM or email me should you wish to make a booking.

Go the little oily rattlers!

:togo: Forgot to add!!!! Dealership is Etheridge Ford in Melbourne!

Cheers

melbzetec · 15-08-2007, 07:48 PM

Phoonfan, a very generous offer. Much appreciated. Say hello to Ron

MethodX · 15-08-2007, 08:19 PM

Much difference from the 2 litre focus?

zetec · 16-08-2007, 10:25 AM

Given that it'll pretty much keep up with an XR5 - then yes! Faster than a petrol but uses far less fuel than a 2.0 petrol and most certianly less than an XR5... otherwise it's effectively based on the petrol LX model for options/features.

16-08-2007, 10:34 AM

*me wishes I was in Melbourne*

davocol · 16-08-2007, 11:22 AM

I have just bought one of these and can not recommend them highly enough, take up the offer you wont be disappointed (except when you have to hand it back)

Rhubarb · 16-08-2007, 09:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by zetec

Given that it'll pretty much keep up with an XR5 - then yes! Faster than a petrol but uses far less fuel than a 2.0 petrol and most certianly less than an XR5... otherwise it's effectively based on the petrol LX model for options/features.

Model---0 to 100---Top Speed

XR5-----6.8s-------245 kmph
LX------9.2s-------206 kmph
TDCi----9.3s-------203 kmph

The TDCi has heaps of torque down low (320nm at 2000rpm) so it should feel fast (I haven't driven one yet), particularly in "normal" driving conditions ie <4000 rpm, but the "pretty much keep up with an XR5" and "faster than a petrol" are a big call.

I haven't heard a bad review from anyone thats driven one yet though. I love the idea of so much useable torque (ie under 4000rpm) and the fuel economy is great. I just think the $4000+ premium is a bit steep. No doubt many others will disagree with me though.

Good to see the interest in the new model overall.

Piotr · 16-08-2007, 09:54 PM

0-100 times are one thing but how it performs in real life is another. Rolling start a TDCI will munch a Petrol like no tomorrow

Funky · 17-08-2007, 11:28 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by zetec

Given that it'll pretty much keep up with an XR5

If anybody in Canberra wants to test this out, I'll volunteer my XR5 :evil3:

Yes, it has the same stock max torque, but the XR5 has 60% more power.

By all accounts it is a great little car that is cheap to run and easy to drive with so much torque, but a sports car it ain't.

CormacSmyth · 17-08-2007, 11:39 AM

Hi all from SYDNEY
AMAZING unit the new tdci. Responsive, featured, no slouch in ttraffic, and so affordable to run.
Id like to extend the same opportunity to SYDNEY potential buyers re: day drives.
Email is supplied in profile
GREAT to see Blue Ovalers embracing the new TDCi technology

CITY FORD

photn · 17-08-2007, 12:24 PM

bloody hell all these Ford Dealer ships comming out of the Works hehehe

me thinks some savings comming around these days.

phoonfan · 17-08-2007, 04:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CormacSmyth

Hi all from SYDNEY
AMAZING unit the new tdci. Responsive, featured, no slouch in ttraffic, and so affordable to run.
Id like to extend the same opportunity to SYDNEY potential buyers re: day drives.
Email is supplied in profile
GREAT to see Blue Ovalers embracing the new TDCi technology

CITY FORD

Hey Cormac,

Why dont you throw these guys some bucks and become a sponsor!

melbzetec · 17-08-2007, 05:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by phoonfan

Hey Cormac,

Why dont you throw these guys some bucks and become a sponsor!

I second that: Bit poor to be spruiking for business with your first post. Very poor form indeed. To me that's a privilige reserved for sponsors.

So come on Cormac.....you know you can afford it!!!!

phoonfan · 17-08-2007, 08:28 PM

Then he might get his own thread and come up with an original idea! LOL

dcyl1973 · 20-08-2007, 01:04 PM

Purchased TDCI one week ago and can't recommend these cars highly enough.
The power and torque are instantanious.
ESP gives you the ability to drive it as hard as you want into corners without the felling that you will end up in the gutter.
Love it

Cheers

20-08-2007, 01:11 PM

Be careful when punting your Foc around, ESP can only do so much for you, it can't overcome physics.

photn · 20-08-2007, 01:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BlackLS

Be careful when punting your Foc around, ESP can only do so much for you, it can't overcome physics.

ill second that. it will save you when it can. but doesnt always work!

melbzetec · 20-08-2007, 01:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CormacSmyth

Hi all from SYDNEY
AMAZING unit the new tdci. Responsive, featured, no slouch in ttraffic, and so affordable to run.
Id like to extend the same opportunity to SYDNEY potential buyers re: day drives.
Email is supplied in profile
GREAT to see Blue Ovalers embracing the new TDCi technology

CITY FORD

This bloke disappeared real quick. Just cause we suggested he put his hand in his pocket!!!

20-08-2007, 01:57 PM

Interesting to see Peter Warren Special Smithfield is no longer a sponsor. RATT (who's in sales there) hasn't posted since February.

Sooo we have no Sydney dealer sponsors

XtRmn8 · 20-08-2007, 02:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BlackLS

Interesting to see Peter Warren Special Smithfield is no longer a sponsor. RATT (who's in sales there) hasn't posted since February.

Sooo we have no Sydney dealer sponsors

.....they are all the same. They will lick your a$$ and talk cr@p all day long. Once you sign on the dotted line then they don't want to know you.

Pretty poor form to come on here and try scam free advertising.

zetec · 23-08-2007, 10:01 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by XtRmn8

.....they are all the same. They will lick your a$$ and talk cr@p all day long. Once you sign on the dotted line then they don't want to know you.

Pretty poor form to come on here and try scam free advertising.

If you knew RATT you'd be wanting to take back that statement.

What profession are you might I ask? I'd like to make a sweeping generalisation about you too based on nothing...

whippet_zetec · 23-08-2007, 11:27 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CormacSmyth

Hi all from SYDNEY
AMAZING unit the new tdci. Responsive, featured, no slouch in ttraffic, and so affordable to run.
Id like to extend the same opportunity to SYDNEY potential buyers re: day drives.
Email is supplied in profile
GREAT to see Blue Ovalers embracing the new TDCi technology

CITY FORD

Dont you love SPAM!

phoonfan · 23-08-2007, 12:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by zetec

If you knew RATT you'd be wanting to take back that statement.

What profession are you might I ask? I'd like to make a sweeping generalisation about you too based on nothing...

Cheers Zetec! I feel better now!

melbzetec · 23-08-2007, 01:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by XtRmn8

.....they are all the same. They will lick your a$$ and talk cr@p all day long. Once you sign on the dotted line then they don't want to know you.

Pretty poor form to come on here and try scam free advertising.

I see you're not a donating member XtRmn8. Perhaps you'd like to put your hand in your pocket as the sponsors have done, and contribute to the upkeep of the Forum

23-08-2007, 01:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by zetec

If you knew RATT you'd be wanting to take back that statement.

Too true. He's a great honest guy, no b.s. Got my Foc from him.

barra240t · 23-08-2007, 07:03 PM

Hey guys I have emailed on sponsorship but no reply? Anyone want to send me some details so I can show my marketing person?

melbzetec · 23-08-2007, 09:56 PM

Barra, do you mean you've emailed the AFF directors about sponsoring, but haven't heard yet? Or you haven't heard from anyone re your test drive offer?

outback_ute · 23-08-2007, 09:58 PM

Would be interesting if this had happened 12mths ago, my sister & her husband were shopping for a car, looked at quite a few & amongst the choices was the Focus Zetec but they eventually got a Jetta diesel - if there was a Focus available at the time & especially in a sedan I dare say they might have bought that instead.

barra240t · 24-08-2007, 08:35 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by melbzetec

Barra, do you mean you've emailed the AFF directors about sponsoring, but haven't heard yet? Or you haven't heard from anyone re your test drive offer?

Sent an email were it says "become a sponsor". Even a PM will be fine!

Laminge · 24-08-2007, 03:49 PM

Barra240t

Sorry it hasnt been picked up, can you pm me an email address and I will forward some info for consideration