dtna7 is right, numbers don't lie, in fact thats what they have look at when planning future products, not sentiments on the forums. The same reason why Toyota and Honda keep giving us poor spec cars despite incessant bashing on the forums. They still sell well, so what if a few disgruntled forumers disagree, 5000 pre-bookings of the new Vios even before launch speaks for itself.

The pre-facelift 2 airbags hatchback trim sold the highest number, so it made business sense to use back that number of airbags and add on a few goodies most Malaysians care most - keyless entry and start stop, puddle lights, Selectshift, auto climate / wipers / headlamps, Ford SYNC etc. etc.

Ford probably figured it worked for Toyota, why not them. I hope the market proves them wrong, I was originally convinced that they would put 7 airbags across all trims. How disappointing.

As for attractiveness, the rims on the facelift is really horrific. Somehow they reminds me of Viva rims





This post has been edited by dares: Oct 21 2013, 11:51 AM

New car, no promo I think.

Don't take a used Fiesta unless it still has warranty, and even then think long and hard. Unlike Proton and Toyota, not every workshop knows Ford cars well, and Fiesta parts isn't something that's easy to find outside of SDAC, nor is it cheap.

For example, the clutch pack costs RM5k++ to replace with SDAC, and you have to wait for parts. I don't think any bawah pokok workshop knows how to replace and calibrate it.


Probably not long after launching the numbers told Toyota otherwise Which is what I hope will happen to Ford

Pretty much my experience there has been decent as well, I have dealt with Safiril (indian guy) and Justin (young Chinese chap). They explained in detail every question I asked, including technical ones, and takes the initiative to fix things even when I don't ask.

The only thing I dislike is that they never call up when my car is ready for collection and they are not as friendly as, for example, Perodua staffs.

Oh I usually go on weekdays as well.

This post has been edited by dares: Dec 24 2013, 12:46 PM