Bye bye 182.. Hello???

*Clare* · Mar 31, 2011

After 6 years of ownership and 57000 miles myself and the Clio parted today. I bought the car when it was a year old with 9k on the clock, it has been a fab car and I admit I was a little sad to see it go..

The Miltek was removed and the standard exhaust and original reg put back on, and a quick clean at the weekend before it went today..

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It has been exchanged for a Fiesta Zetec S TDCI.. I am doing a fair few miles and need something more economical. I used to own a Zetec S about 8 years ago and loved it.. My friend works for Ford and done me a very good deal and threw in some freebies, so here it is...

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So far so good.. Who knows I maybe tempted back to the clios again one day.. I can always take Ollies cup for a spin if need be!!! or the track car (please Tom!)

Clare

Gaz_ · Mar 31, 2011

Such a good looking car. My GF has the older Mk6 facelift ZS and i think its a cracking motor tbh!

Is there a ST in the pipeline?

TheEvilGiraffe · Mar 31, 2011

17" ST wheels needed !

Nice upgrade. :approve:

*Clare* · Mar 31, 2011

TheEvilGiraffe said:
17" ST wheels needed !

Nice upgrade. :approve:

I tried to get the 17"s but they are only available on the petrol version, you can get them as an accessory but they are too expensive... Tyres are cheaper on the 16"s as well!!

Matthew · Mar 31, 2011

Really like that!

TheEvilGiraffe · Mar 31, 2011

Thats a bit cack. They really look good with those wheels on

I'll have a look under some desks at work and see if there's any laying about for you

cafcross · Mar 31, 2011

gaz-kev said:
Such a good looking car. My GF has the older Mk6 facelift ZS and i think its a cracking motor tbh!

Is there a ST in the pipeline?

ST has been announced for later this year iirc. 180bhp.

Gaz_ · Mar 31, 2011

Interesting. Wonder if they'll pump it up somewhat?

cafcross · Mar 31, 2011

gaz-kev said:
Interesting. Wonder if they'll pump it up somewhat?

http://fwd.channel5.com/fifth-gear/car-news/new-ford-fiesta-st-set-for-2012

Sash · Mar 31, 2011

Like it wifey

x

p.s sorry for the FB message earlier

xxx

*Clare* · Mar 31, 2011

Sash said:
Like it wifey
x

p.s sorry for the FB message earlier xxx

Dont be daft Chick xx

Jordi17 · Mar 31, 2011

Looks smart

TheEvilGiraffe · Mar 31, 2011

SexPest said:
Like it wifey x

p.s sorry for the FB message earlier xxx

*Clare* said:
Dont be daft Chick xx

Do I smell a restraining order ?

Ollie82. · Mar 31, 2011

*Clare* said:
I can always take Ollies cup for a spin if need be!!! or the track car (please Tom!)

Clare

On the basis that my seat is bolted in place I'm afraid I'm out.
I can't repeat what Tom said as the swear filter won't allow it.

Crippin · Mar 31, 2011

Them side skirts and splitter look pricey.
Risky drive if you plan to lower it lol.

*Clare* · Mar 31, 2011

Crippin said:
Them side skirts and splitter look pricey.
Risky drive if you plan to lower it lol.

The skirts and splitter are standard... Not going to bother with lowering it, will leave it as it is, dont think the skirts are that expensive as they can be added as an extra on the other models..

liam172cup · Mar 31, 2011

I've always liked the look of the new zs like. looks great in that colour. be getting it mapped then?

*Clare* · Mar 31, 2011

No its staying standard.. I have it on a 3 year option plan so if I decide to chop it in at the end no point paying to map it etc.. Plus it would affect the warranty.

Mister_G · Mar 31, 2011

Love these cars. Very nearly bought one but Ford couldn't do a good enough deal.

liam172cup · Mar 31, 2011

ah right, whats the performance like standard? i used to have an old zs and always thought it handled really well, is it still the same story?

Iain C · Mar 31, 2011

Ebay for the 17s

Ali · Mar 31, 2011

Is it really that much more economical!?

*Clare* · Mar 31, 2011

liam172cup said:
ah right, whats the performance like standard? i used to have an old zs and always thought it handled really well, is it still the same story?

Yeah I had an X reg Zetec S a few years back now.. This one has sports suspension and it seems to handle well, I was getting 48mpg on the drive home but hopefully that will go up. Not sure what the petrol version is like mpg wise but presume handling/suspension is the same.

*Clare* · Mar 31, 2011

Ali said:
Is it really that much more economical!?

50+ mpg compared to 36 out of the clio... Plus £20 a year road tax and my car insurance has gone down.

TheEvilGiraffe · Mar 31, 2011

Iain C said:
Ebay for the 17s

Naaaah.. eBay is full of thieves .. just steal some yourself !

HartZ · Mar 31, 2011

Looks smart that does

koi · Mar 31, 2011

Fiesta looks good, nice spec. How does it feel going from the 182 to that?

*Clare* · Apr 1, 2011

I admit it feels slower when pulling away compared to the Clio, but it goes ok, quite nippy and quiet compared to some diesels,

Sir_Dave · Apr 1, 2011

Car looks ace Clare, was saying to Ollie there's one in the work car park exactly the same! But with 17's ...

Ollie82. said:
On the basis that my seat is bolted in place I'm afraid I'm out.

Christopher uses ones of these iirc, might help ...

Ali · Apr 1, 2011

*Clare* said:
50+ mpg compared to 36 out of the clio... Plus £20 a year road tax and my car insurance has gone down.

Vs higher diesel costs + a new car cost!

Unless your doing moon miles i don't see the point! To mitigate the cost between the two and covering the hit on depreciation...

Ollie82. · Apr 1, 2011

Sir_Dave said:
Car looks ace Clare, was saying to Ollie there's one in the work car park exactly the same! But with 17's ...

Christopher uses ones of these iirc, might help ...

FLOL!

For christs sake Dave don't encourage her...

Ollie82. · Apr 1, 2011

Ali said:
Vs higher diesel costs + a new car cost!

Unless your doing moon miles i don't see the point! To mitigate the cost between the two and covering the hit on depreciation...

Don't open that can of worms Ali. Just nod, agree and say "ahh thats nice". Its called humoring!

JoedotwasT5phy · Apr 1, 2011

Ollie82. said:
FLOL!

For christs sake Dave don't encourage her...

Lol - your just scared she'd lap faster than you would

Ollie82. · Apr 1, 2011

T5PHY said:
Lol - your just scared she'd lap faster than you would

Like you wouldn't believe....

But im also highly fond of round wheels and non leaking shocks. Clare is great at finding not avoiding pot holes....

JoedotwasT5phy · Apr 1, 2011

Ollie82. said:
Like you wouldn't believe....

But im also highly fond of round wheels and non leaking shocks. Clare is great at finding not avoiding pot holes....

Lol - ahhh women...

NickG80 · Apr 1, 2011

It is such a nice looking car, it's a shame they don't do a fast version yet - anyone know if there are any in the pipeline?

Diesel performance is usually quite good in normal real world driving - e.g. accelerating at speed without having to drop down gears etc. There are lots of benefits to diesels too, I've been back and forth between economical diesels and petrol head mode. Sometimes you just fancy a change and it's nice having a new car that's quiet, you only have to fill up half the time, it's under warranty etc etc.

Nice car!

Ali · Apr 1, 2011

Ollie82. said:
Don't open that can of worms Ali. Just nod, agree and say "ahh thats nice". Its called humoring!

Good call.!

"ahh that's nice"

*Clare* · Apr 1, 2011

Ali said:
Vs higher diesel costs + a new car cost!

Unless your doing moon miles i don't see the point! To mitigate the cost between the two and covering the hit on depreciation...

Blah blah blah... I am actually saving myself money compared to what I was paying monthly for the Clio, I wouldnt have done it otherwise.

Ollie82. · Apr 1, 2011

*Clare* said:
Blah blah blah... I am actually saving myself money compared to what I was paying monthly for the Clio! That's all I am concerned about..

Lol. Its ok Clare, look....Ali thinks its nice. Awww...isn't that nice of him?

Cough..nicely done man.

JoedotwasT5phy · Apr 1, 2011

*Clare* said:
Blah blah blah... I am actually saving myself money compared to what I was paying monthly for the Clio! That's all I am concerned about..

That and handbags iirc

Bye bye 182.. Hello???

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