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24-05-2017, 01:53 PM | #31 | |||
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Bit of a shame, really. The current Fiesta is 9 years old, and the new generation needed to be here yesterday, yet Ford are seemingly dragging their feet.
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24-05-2017, 03:04 PM | #32 | ||
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Bloody hopeless Ford Oz......That 1litre EcoBoost engine has won engine of year 3 years in a row has'nt it?
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24-05-2017, 03:19 PM | #33 | |||
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24-05-2017, 03:40 PM | #34 | ||
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Fiesta is a dead duck thanks to powershift transmission and low light car sales.
It seems like Ford is going to let it go here.
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24-05-2017, 03:57 PM | #35 | ||
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Agreed, never see many, if any on the roads
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24-05-2017, 04:09 PM | #36 | ||
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Seem to see plenty of Fiesta ST's around Geelong area, and a few of the regular Fiestas...
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24-05-2017, 04:13 PM | #37 | ||||
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New generation has a much more premium look, especially in the cabin, and new technology, which could win over buyers. Quote:
I'm very tempted by the new Fiesta ST and would seriously consider getting one. But it needs to be here first.
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24-05-2017, 04:49 PM | #38 | |||
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The previous (first truly global) Focus arrived a little late, meaning the LV had to soldier on and bridge the gap and IMO this is what's happening with Fiesta (but I could be wrong)(hopefully not) |
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24-05-2017, 06:00 PM | #39 | |||
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The Fiesta name, like the Focus and EcoSport, has been severely tarnished by the whole Powershift debacle. Its reputation in the market is poison to the Ford brand and as such it appears as if they have given up on it. At the end of the day Ford are much more interested in selling, like other brands as well, overpriced body on frame dual cab pickup trucks at massively high profit margins. Put it this way, if Ford were serious about selling the next gen Fiesta in Australia, they would have already started ramping up interest for it by now. The silence on it is VERY telling.
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24-05-2017, 06:03 PM | #40 | ||
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Focus maybe some day but Fiesta..NUP...a nothing car in this country..
C'mon Ford. You can do better than this. |
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24-05-2017, 06:04 PM | #41 | ||
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Nothing that can't be cured by the introduction of an all-new generation, in my opinion, provided that they're marketed correctly.
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24-05-2017, 06:13 PM | #42 | ||
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24-05-2017, 07:06 PM | #43 | ||
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Attention all Sierra Cosworth RS owners
" You are driving a girly 3 door hatch " Said the R32 GTR Skyline owners
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24-05-2017, 07:11 PM | #44 | |||
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Ford marketing a product successfully other than Ranger, that will be the day! Seriously though, the new Fiesta would be a great way to relaunch the nameplate but as I said the silence is deafening.
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24-05-2017, 08:50 PM | #45 | |||
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Lol don't mind me, I'm still bitter about Bathurst "92
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24-05-2017, 09:21 PM | #46 | |||
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Not having a go at you just sticking up for my little car lol. |
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25-05-2017, 08:01 AM | #47 | |||
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Its just started production in Europe. http://www.carscoops.com/2017/05/new...uction-in.html |
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25-05-2017, 01:19 PM | #48 | ||||
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25-05-2017, 03:06 PM | #49 | ||
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Can't understand why people think it will be here right now when it hasn't launched in Europe yet, goes on sale next month I think. When we get it here will depend on when it starts production in Thailand.
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26-05-2017, 04:31 PM | #50 | |||
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26-05-2017, 05:57 PM | #51 | |||
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I'll rephrase it. It's a car I'd never even consider. Sorry.. Maybe 'nothing' car is a bit harsh though.. Genuinely pleased you enjoy yours. Cheers Rod. |
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26-05-2017, 06:26 PM | #52 | ||
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ST isnt made in Thailand
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28-05-2017, 08:50 AM | #53 | ||||
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The problem is Ford hasn't announced its availability in Asia-Pacific and North America. |
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28-05-2017, 01:54 PM | #55 | ||
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Im to tall for small cars although I do like most of the RS models.
Very nice looking thing.
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28-05-2017, 09:02 PM | #56 | ||
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