the 1000 interval is actually the old system where the engine block is created in the dated technology where the tolerance is higher , with the latest technology and manufacturing process, it is expected that the engine itself is much more efficient in terms of the overall measurements and design.

however it is advisable for u to spend the first 1000 in servicing it, the 10,000 is based on the foreign country system where the labour charge is higher than here. therefore with such efficient system , they can actually reduce the service lifespan.

ask SDAC, if they say 10k then 10k, cause they give warranty and free service.

So how was your 700km went so far?

I really love the car when I test drove it the other day. Steering was precise, power was there, surprisingly quiet inside, minimum body roll. Pretty much everything I would need in a car. I am driving an 08 City so other than the cabin space, other features beat my current ride.

My SA told me that the price will go up later but I'm not buying that. But I heard from another thread that there will be a more expensive version(+RM 5k) and you'll get leather seats along with bodykit. Now that would really be great looking fiesta and if its true, I am willing to wait.

Anyways my complaints about the car:

- No mudguard. Not that its really needed but that would improve the car's styling
- Central lock button in the middle of the console. Not really a big deal.

Other than that all are good.

I heard that in 3 months time, Ford would release an official, imported bodykit. It'd cost about RM2k.

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Added on November 3, 2010, 1:28 pmApparently the central lock button in the middle is a trend now with new cars. I wonder why. Peugeot 207 has it smack right in the middle, with HUGE red buttons too

This post has been edited by kevin_kwfoong: Nov 3 2010, 01:28 PM

not really.. mercs 10 years ago has their central locking button in the middle.. not sure about the latest ones.

ur other half will be grateful for that. She/he does not need to climb over to the driver's door in order to lock the car while you are temporarily away.

+1111

nice car....good features....but ...sad 2nd value..

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Added on November 5, 2010, 1:21 amThe car has been launched a total one of 2 weeks and people are talking about 2nd hand value already?
Ahahaha I really like this M'sian mentality of buying car like buying stocks...

Just buy a car you like, drive the heck out of it and f**k the resale value.
You already do that with your computers and smartphones...

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Added on November 5, 2010, 1:20 amI'm loving it so far!
It's a sweet drive... so much better than a Vios and City (no offence T&H fans, but it's the truth)

I don't care much about leather seats, they are really unsuitable for our weather...
The body kit i'm just waiting to see if the original comes in a couple of months, if not then aftermarket here I come...

Speaking of car styling, it's really hard to find sport rims for the Fiesta, PCD 108 and offset +45 means rims are expensive and not readily available...

The central lock button is not the main complaint, it's the fact that the car DOES NOT autolock when you depress the brake pedal or when you hit 10kmh that is the main issue... you must always remember to press the lock button yourself if you don't want some homeless guy sitting next to you at the traffic lights...


This post has been edited by deadfish: Nov 5 2010, 01:21 AM

Sooner or later it will be your habit to lock it the first thing u got into your car.

this one SDAC or third party shop cant fix it ?

Went for test drive today at Puchong Ford center (can't speed since the roads were packed). Amusing thing is that the signal sticks are on the left and not swapped for right-hand side driving. Haven't drove a car with inverted signal sticks since Saab Scania over 10 years back. LOL!!!

The ones coming out from Thailand plant will also still retain the left stick signal indicator design?

Overall, impressed by the test drive experience.

This post has been edited by Dias: Nov 5 2010, 08:50 PM

lol...waja n mercs also has left hand side signal stick ok...lots of euro car r made like tat

I'm still driving a 1995 Proton Wira. Signal stick on the right. The Saab was a company car for my pops (long time already return to the company).

This post has been edited by Dias: Nov 5 2010, 08:59 PM

btw...if sked then can chg oil outside...juz pay for it...service center wouldnt know....new c class w204 using castrol edge full synt 1st service is 12000km

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Added on November 5, 2010, 9:24 pmand after reading tat the ford fiesta has diffrence pcd of 108 tis really turns me down...other than tat the price and spec really interest me a lot

This post has been edited by Yong_5290: Nov 5 2010, 09:24 PM

Most, if not all conti cars (or non-asian) are on the left lah.

History of family car exposure in chronological order:

Fiat - right signal
Ford Laser - right signal
Nissan Datsun 120Y - right signal
Perodua Kancil - right signal
Proton Wira - right signal
Saab Scania - left signal
Toyota Camry - right signal
Nissan Latio - right signal
Ford Fiesta - left signal

This post has been edited by Dias: Nov 7 2010, 09:15 AM

Oh well, try checking VW, Merc, Peugeot, BMW to name a few.

proton satria neo (i'm driving one) - left signal

so i shud feel just at home with a fiesta

my previous Fiat punto also left side signal...