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Thailand Specials
Join Date: Aug 2009
Location: Centrefold Lounge
Posts: 49,086
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The thing I didn't like about the last model was the interior felt and looked really cheap, dash was horrible and the font on the cluster was crappy.
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Join Date: Jul 2009
Posts: 117
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It stopped accelerating at 6750, which is when I realised I'd hit the limiter - just pushed in the clutch and changed to 3rd.
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"Look at that! The smoke grenades fit perfectly in the cup holders." "I've got 120 horse power in this. You don't want any more than that on marble." - Jeremy Clarkson on the WS Fiesta Zetec |
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Join Date: Jul 2009
Posts: 117
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To save money, and improve the feeling of refinement Ford used electrically assisted steering in the WS. (The suspension set up may be different too.) I've read reviewers who say it no longer has the road feel and directness of the previous model. It's still as good as any car I've ever owned.
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"Look at that! The smoke grenades fit perfectly in the cup holders." "I've got 120 horse power in this. You don't want any more than that on marble." - Jeremy Clarkson on the WS Fiesta Zetec |
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FF.Com.Au Hardcore
Join Date: Oct 2006
Location: Queensland
Posts: 1,801
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The question at hand was regarding the cars performance being undesirable compared to my old Fiesta and when the engine would open up Bruce. Never questioned my Falcons power, nor Fords reasoning (which I was fully aware of) to use an Electronic steering set-up.
XCPWSF I do understand where your coming from here, but I'm sure most WQ/WP owners recon this added to the cars charactor LOL! My indicator stalk was shocking, it sounded as if when you turned it in you were breaking it! But even then, it was much better than any Daewoo Barina or Hyundai Getz. |
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