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[porkoman]

Originally Posted by porkoman

Name: Robin
Occupation: Mechanic 2 years with ford 2 years with mitsubitshi
Age: 19
Vehicle: WQ Fiesta 2006, moondust silver, 3 door
mods: 17" advanti racing medusa rims, blue led parkers, remus rear muffler twin tip, double din head unit, 1100W digital phillips amp, 2x 450W kickers subwoofers.
Money no issue mod: turbo'ed cosworth engine in a fiesta with converted to AWD pluss full roll cage less than 11 seconds down the quarter mile.

i have posted my car for show on cardomain.com

http://www.cardomain.com/ride/2647936

have a look and vote and it might give u ideas

[Candyman2]

Name: Wazza
Age: 49
Occupation: IT
Location: Sydney
Vehicle: 09 5DR Zetec Vision Blue
08 5DR Golf GTI DSG Black
Mods: None to either vehicle

[bdesigns]

Hey guys, another new car, another new forum lol.

Anyways..


Name: Bryan
Age: 22
Location: Melbourne
Occupation: Industrial Design
Cars: Honda Prelude 5th Gen Vti-R, Mazda 3 Neo, 09 Fiesta Zetec (waiting on delivery)

Dream car: many but, Nissan GT-R (for the handling and the feel), Audi R8 (pretty much because it looks damn sweet) and the Lamborghini Revington (because its a Lambo lol)

Nice to meet you all!

[curik]

Hi! I would be an owner of the new fiesta soon too.

Name: Arwin
Loc: Melb
Occ: Student
Cars: 09 Fiesta Zetec AT (Morello with two tone interior)

[alloys]

Hi gang, Geoff from Brisbane.

This is the first Ford we have had for a while. Had a few in the 70s and 80s like a lot of Australians did.
Very impressed with the Zetec's handling and the engine's good torque at lower RPMs

The Boss loves the Zetec's style, size, and the main buying point was the iridescent purple colour :
I am growing to like the colour, and its not as over the top as my Burnt Orange coloured 1974 TD 250 Cortina was.

The only concerns with the car are the air cleaner setup on the Duratec engine. What where they thinking when they designed such an inefficient looking (has to suffer from lots of heat sink being stuck at the back over the top of the exhaust) layout. Seems to work reasonably though.

My other concern is the way the front bumper is held on (or not) at the bottom. I know it is designed to detach if you scrap it on a gutter, speed bump,etc but it really shows some woeful lack of good engineering.

Other than these concerns its a great little thing to drive and heaps of fun.

Quick question, where are WQ Fiestas made? Germany, Sth Africa, Pommyland :

Regards Geoff :

[bututlah]

Hi guys, Willy from sydney here.

New owner of ford cars here. I'm waiting for my morello fiesta zetec for delivery (3 weeks away arrgh).

Occupation: IT
Cars: Peugeot 307
Age: 25

Cheers.

[LethalLeigh]

Originally Posted by alloys

Hi gang, Geoff from Brisbane.

This is the first Ford we have had for a while. Had a few in the 70s and 80s like a lot of Australians did.
Very impressed with the Zetec's handling and the engine's good torque at lower RPMs

The Boss loves the Zetec's style, size, and the main buying point was the iridescent purple colour :
I am growing to like the colour, and its not as over the top as my Burnt Orange coloured 1974 TD 250 Cortina was.

The only concerns with the car are the air cleaner setup on the Duratec engine. What where they thinking when they designed such an inefficient looking (has to suffer from lots of heat sink being stuck at the back over the top of the exhaust) layout. Seems to work reasonably though.

My other concern is the way the front bumper is held on (or not) at the bottom. I know it is designed to detach if you scrap it on a gutter, speed bump,etc but it really shows some woeful lack of good engineering.

Other than these concerns its a great little thing to drive and heaps of fun.

Quick question, where are WQ Fiestas made? Germany, Sth Africa, Pommyland :

Regards Geoff :

The WQ model is built in Germany.

With regards to the intake tract on the Duratec, they don't look like an efficient system but one would assume that the plastic that it's constructed from would provide a degree of insulation from the heat.

If you're keen, check out websites like www.pumaspeed.co.uk or teamtorquesteer.co.uk for different cold air intakes.

[alloys]

Originally Posted by LethalLeigh

The WQ model is built in Germany.

Thanks I thought they where. Ford seem to want to keep it a state secret though, as I can't find any information on it as to where it was manufactured.

Geoff

[greenfoam]

Originally Posted by bututlah

Hi guys, Willy from sydney here.

New owner of ford cars here. I'm waiting for my morello fiesta zetec for delivery (3 weeks away arrgh).

Occupation: IT
Cars: Peugeot 307
Age: 25

Cheers.

How are you getting a Morello one in 3 weeks:P did you order it ages ago?
Not the esiest thing in the world to get

[bututlah]

Hmm not really actually I ordered it like two weeks ago. I was surprised as well I can get it in 4-5 weeks. Hopefully there will be no delay eh..

[bututlah]

Mine is automatic by the way

[LethalLeigh]

Originally Posted by alloys

Thanks I thought they where. Ford seem to want to keep it a state secret though, as I can't find any information on it as to where it was manufactured.

Geoff

An easy way of checking is looking at the VIN. If it starts with a W it's German, a 6 means it's Australian, M if it's Thai.

[Candyman2]

Originally Posted by bututlah

Hmm not really actually I ordered it like two weeks ago. I was surprised as well I can get it in 4-5 weeks. Hopefully there will be no delay eh..

The autos are easier to get - demand isn't high for the little 1.4 auto, moreso in the Zetec.

[Zetec Dave]

Name: David
Age: 27
Location: Melbourne
Occupation: Registered nurse studying to become dentist
Fez: 2009 Ford Fiesta Zetec (Moondust silver)
Best thing about it: Value for money and loaded with features
Best Mod Done: No clue yet as still waiting for delivery. Hopefully forced induction???
Money No Option Mod: Buy a Porsche GT2 loaded with Techart enchancements
Current car: 2007 VW Polo Gti (chipped and performance enhanced)!!! :eclipsee_

[bdesigns]

Originally Posted by Zetec Dave

Name: David
Age: 27
Location: Melbourne
Occupation: Registered nurse studying to become dentist
Fez: 2009 Ford Fiesta Zetec (Moondust silver)
Best thing about it: Value for money and loaded with features
Best Mod Done: No clue yet as still waiting for delivery. Hopefully forced induction???
Money No Option Mod: Buy a Porsche GT2 loaded with Techart enchancements
Current car: 2007 VW Polo Gti (chipped and performance enhanced)!!! :eclipsee_

aww... why the downgrade?

[Zetec Dave]

Originally Posted by bdesigns

aww... why the downgrade?

Fortunately not downgrading, just getting a second car so my brother and mum doesn't keep stealing mine :hihi:
Oh and also for the rest of the family to get around in :eclipsee_

How about yourself? Do you have anyone in the family wanting to take your baby out for a spin yet?

By the way, did I say your car looks awesome in that colour. Maybe I should have chosen that too.

I cringe everytime mum takes out my car cause she kerbed my last beamer :

[bdesigns]

Hahaha well, the only other person in my family that drives manual is my brother who has a 2000 Integ TypeR anyways so he doesnt really car, however on the first day he took it for a good spin already. Mostly ive just been having friends testing out the car and everyone of them was amazed by the look and drive of the car.

Ive always had a sports coupe when i first got a car, so im glad that im getting a small fuel efficient good looking car just to get to uni and back. So much more piece of mind that a 97 car. lol

[jenovax1]

Hey all. been following the fiesta for a while now. i cant keep my eyes of this car !!! been considering getting this as a run around

[Zetec Dave]

Originally Posted by jenovax1

Hey all. been following the fiesta for a while now. i cant keep my eyes of this car !!! been considering getting this as a run around

You can't go wrong with the new Fiesta mate. I took it for a 10min test drive and after that, I placed an order for one straight away. Definately better than just a runaround. Handles great too. Pity about the power though. Can definately do with more. Fingers crossed for turbo or supercharger kit???

[Fez Terry]

G'day fellow members.
My name is Gary and I drive trucks for a living. I own a 07 Fiesta lx which I just bought in january for the great price of $14000 on road with 20k's on it. Also I drive a 06 Territory TS, well I don't drive it. Its the misses car now (the soccer mums car). So hence the name Fez Terry.
See ya around the site.

[Shuyin001]

Just new to the forums got a 94 festiva that runs like a dream.

[enigma]

Name: John
Age: 38
Location: SA
Occupation: Contracts Officer
Fez: 2009 Ford Fiesta CL 3 door (Moondust silver)
Best thing about it: I love new cars, just have to keep buying.
Best Mod Done: Installed the rear speakers, new wheels
Money No Option Mod: Why dream, just save up and do it!!!
Current cars: 2008 Focus LX (LED Lights all-round)
2005 Falcon XR6 (LED Lights all-round, CAI Mod, Sports Exhaust)
2009 Fiesta CL (rear speaker install, Bluetooth)

[Vision Zetec]

Hey guys and girls!

Thought I should post in here after all my posts in the other threads!
Name: Daniel
Age: 21
Location: East Melbourne
Occupation: Lifeguard
Fez: 2009 Ford Fiesta Zetec 5 door 1.4L Auto (Vision)
Best things about it: The color, USB and Bluetooth!
Best Mod Done: Haven't got her yet :(
Money No Option Mod: Turbo
Current cars: EBII Falcon 4.0L Auto

I've been on these forums for ages (I was in the E-Series Owners Club with my EB). I'm loving the help I have already received with my other threads already. I can't wait for her to ARRIVE from Germany... :/

Take it easy

[zbeasty]

Hi peoples

Name: Michael
Age: 34 going on 18
Location: Moorebank NSW
Occupation: Finance Manager
Fez: 2004 Panther Black Zetec 3 door
Best things about it: Its not built in Korea
Mods: White 18" AU Racing 229's, Huge K&N pod filter, Lowered 40mm, Slotted front discs, EBC Greenstuff pads, 2 x 15" MTX subs (have to pull the rear seat out to get the sub box in).
Future Mods: Rear disc conversion, Bigger front discs.
Money No Option Mod: Volvo (don't laugh) V50 drivetrain. Think XR5 AWD.

[Fi-Fi]

Originally Posted by alloys

Hi gang, Geoff from Brisbane.

This is the first Ford we have had for a while. Had a few in the 70s and 80s like a lot of Australians did.
Very impressed with the Zetec's handling and the engine's good torque at lower RPMs

The Boss loves the Zetec's style, size, and the main buying point was the iridescent purple colour :
I am growing to like the colour, and its not as over the top as my Burnt Orange coloured 1974 TD 250 Cortina was.

The only concerns with the car are the air cleaner setup on the Duratec engine. What where they thinking when they designed such an inefficient looking (has to suffer from lots of heat sink being stuck at the back over the top of the exhaust) layout. Seems to work reasonably though.

My other concern is the way the front bumper is held on (or not) at the bottom. I know it is designed to detach if you scrap it on a gutter, speed bump,etc but it really shows some woeful lack of good engineering.

Other than these concerns its a great little thing to drive and heaps of fun.

Quick question, where are WQ Fiestas made? Germany, Sth Africa, Pommyland :

Regards Geoff :

Hi Geoff,

The way that little rubbery front bumper is held on is a joke isnt it! I got sick of it coming off (once it does it once, it just cant help itself...) so i screwed in on in multiple places before we lost it. One issue i had with the air filter, as there is 14 or so screws holding the box together, this was all too hard for Ford servie to undo apparently, upon inspection myself I found a filter that appeared to never had been changed after 64k. Seriously.
Also, the spark plugs rust, keep an eye on it, change regularly. You can get Bosch platinum tipped for about $25 a set, good for 60k, but due to the corrosion, 25k will do to i replace them.
But as yours is new you dont need to worry!
Enjoy driving the best little thing on 4 wheels!

[Piotr]

Owning my WP for nearly 5years I never had any problems with the rubber stripe at the bottom.

The Fiesta is made is Colonge Germany

[BenFez]

Just acquired an 06/07 (built Nov 06... but plated Jan 07) WQ 3 door.. Jeans Blue. Had 19,000 k's and got it for 10k.. Not bad I thought and way better than what we started looking at.. A Getz.... Anyway after reading a bit, including this site, decided that the pick of the small cars was the Fiesta. Didn't even test one until I was testing the one I bought. Convinced immediately. Love the nice solid and tight feel of the drive. Great handling and the seats are firm and comfy. The Getz seats I know from experience are terrible. I could never get comfy in the Getz no matter what I did.
Anyway very happy recent owner here.

Last car was 87 Telstar Ghia.. Now I get way better economy too.

[Ben85]

Welcome BenFez, I've had my 06 Fiesta since new, has 75000kms on the clock now, and i'm still loving every minute of it!!! Enjoy your new car!!!

[KREEPIBUGGA]

Name: Ryan Lorch
Age: 25
Location: Toowoomba, Qld
Occupation: Full-time Dad
Fez: 2007 Sep build Ice White LX 5door manual (only 1.6 pah)
Best thing about it: Cornering prowess & looks
Worst thing about it: Lack of comfort & cupholders
Best Mod Done: CocaCola towel on the back seat
Money No Option Mod: Basically I'd like to extract as much as possible from the trusty 1.6 without forced induction, disc brakes on the back, redesign & rebuild the handbrake (what a stupidly big thing & right in the middle) & centre console to incorporate at-least one more cup holder, red ST dashboard from the UK (they made 'em in black, red, blue, orange & green for the WQ I think, while us poor Aussies only got black & blue in our XR4,) Kenwood sound (no sub, thankyou) & a nice, simple, black set of 16". I also wouldn't mind white lettering on the Maxxis tyres, but that might be going a bit far.

[Magenta_]

Name: Krystle
Age: 19
Location: Sydney
Occupation: Uni student - Nursing
Fiesta: Don't have it yet, but 2009 Zetec 5 door Auto Moondust Silver or Vision, still deciding
Best things about it: It's going to be my very first car and it's going to be mine