should i swap?

[Dyno]

some guy i know wants to swap his 55 plate silver Ford Fiesta Zetec S 3dr, for my black 3 dr clio mk3 dynamique.

What you reckon?

 

[Ronnie R]

i would

 

[Beef-Mc]

Depends on, age, mileage, condition, service history, previous car problems.

 

[Ronnie R]

Depends on, age, mileage, condition, service history, previous car problems.

haha +1 ild prefer the fiesta tho

 

[Dyno]

mine's an 06, done about 11,000, his is a 55 done about 13,000, both 2 owners. both full service history. No problems on either. My motor books higher.

 

[brownale01]

no way got mates who have the zetec s and i hate them personally

 

[Ronnie R]

what the engine sizes?

 

[Jordi17]

id keep the clio simply cos i prefer them to fiestas

 

[mullen]

I'd go for the fiesta

 

[Chili Red]

If yours is worth more money, keep yours!

 

[Dyno]

mine's is a 1.5 diesel, the zetec s is a 1.6 petrol

I reckon im gonna do it, the zetec s is just mint as standard, its a 55 , but one previous owner whos took great care of it.

 

[trailerparktrev]

Sell yours then buy his and then you pocket the difference - which will pay for the increase in your insurance premium.

 

[Dyno]

i get free company insurance lol...


So everyone agrees im doing the right thing here?

To re-cap...

a black 06 clio mk3 dynamique 1.5 diesel 3dr

for

a silver 3 dr fiesta zetec s 1.6 petrol?

 

[realnumber 1]

NO

 

[Dyno]

why not? It's only months older than my clio, in much better condition.. lower mileage.

 

[TJB182]

Id have a ZS over a clio any day of the week. I wouldnt have even considered a clio if not for the 1*2.

 

[Dyno]

yeah mate i love this fiesta and how it drives, been using it all night, far superior.

 

[B16DOE]

take the fiesta

 

[Destined for Victory]

why not? It's only months older than my clio, lower mileage.

mine's an 06, done about 11,000, his is a 55 done about 13,000

 

[martandem]

mine's an 06, done about 11,000, his is a 55 done about 13,000

Theres not a lot of poke in an Fiesta ST! Not really much of an upgrade to be fair! apart from a few cosmetics!

 

[Dyno]

mine's an 06, done about 11,000, his is a 55 done about 13,000

???

 

[RichRSi]

You'll be spending a lot more on fuel.

I've sold my 1.6 clio but at one stage I decided to go to a few garages to see what they would give me for it so I had a fair idea what I'd get if it didnt sell privately. Some garages said they were not interested in taking small cars unless they were diesel or 1.4 (or under) petrol. They basicly said they cant shift them as quick.

Your clio is probably the easier to sell.

Is there anything else other than the fiesta you'd like if you had the money from selling your car, are you simply interested in the fiesta because the opportunity has presented itself.

 

[Wellas]

Ford = Fix or Repair Daily
but what the hell i love cosworths

 

[oneseventwo]

From a purely financial point of view, keep the Clio. Fiesta's about to be replaced, so old model prices will take a hit.

 

[Thrust-Rated]

go for the zetec s mate, will be good fun to drive. at the end of the day. u can always sell it

 

[Ex-User (19928)]

Diesels worth more to start with anyway, which version have you got?

 

[Aluco]

I would personally sell yours and buy something a bit different.

 

[Shotgunsjay]

why does he want to swap anyway?

sounds bit dodgey to me, sell youres if youre not happy buy a zetec s and pocket the difference

 

[W17GLE]

i'm always wary of swaps, why does he want to swap in the first place? has the car got a fault he's not telling you about?

 

[The Chubby Pirate]

Theres not a lot of poke in an Fiesta ST! Not really much of an upgrade to be fair! apart from a few cosmetics!

Compared to what? 150bhp? Not alot of poke? :dead:

 

[Aluco]

Theres not a lot of poke in an Fiesta ST! Not really much of an upgrade to be fair! apart from a few cosmetics!

Compared to what? 150bhp? Not alot of poke? :dead:

Average for a 2l tbh.

 

[The Chubby Pirate]

Compared to what? 150bhp? Not alot of poke? :dead:

Average for a 2l tbh.

Agreed,still a great hot-hatch.

I swear if i was new to this site i would be convinced Lucifer himself designed the Fiesta ST:dead:

 

[Aluco]

Average for a 2l tbh.

Agreed,still a great hot-hatch.

I swear if i was knew to this site i would be convinced Lucifer himself designed the Fiesta ST:dead:

Debatable,

i would 100% choose the zetec s diesel over one

Plus the ST wheels are bare MING.

Would be last on my list tbh, especially in black :dead:

 

[The Chubby Pirate]

Agreed,still a great hot-hatch.

I swear if i was knew to this site i would be convinced Lucifer himself designed the Fiesta ST:dead:

Debatable,

i would 100% choose the zetec s diesel over one

Plus the ST wheels are bare MING.

Would be last on my list tbh, especially in black :dead:

Did your dog get run over by an ST per chance lol?

 

[Aluco]

I just think there shockingly poor compared to the competition lol.

 

[The Chubby Pirate]

I just think there shockingly poor compared to the competition lol.

Speaking from experience of running one for a while the difference in build quality between Ford and Renaults is night and day, they feel solid from the door slam to the windows/doors not rattling. It may not be as fast as any 172/182 but the build quality alone would be worth the sacrafice in performance IMO:rasp:

 

[-Leigh-]

Why are people talking about the Fiesta ST?

Do what you want mate. I say yes, but I don't really care to be honest whether its the right decision or not, as I don't have to live with the consequences, a bit like everyone else on the forum.

It's up to you. Ask yourself why he wants to swap?

 

[daydotz]

never liked fords in general keep the clio an remap it 108hp a load of torque 60mpg 35quid tax an you part of the fuzzy careing cliosport.net community

 

[evolution]

if you believe Richard Porter from evo magazine, he says that the Zetec-S was better than the Fiesta ST!

 

[Jacoob1976]

Ford = Fix or Repair Daily
but what the hell i love cosworths

that was an over exaggeration dont you think? ford do some decent cars, the same could be said for Clios etc..., but it's horses for courses, you can't generatlise like that about a specific brand.