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 Ford Fiesta Officially Launched!

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deladela
post Oct 3 2013, 02:14 PM

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QUOTE(VOOSH @ Oct 3 2013, 11:11 AM)
Hope i can get some answers

Old Fiesta has gear box issues. Dunno how is the new launch one stand out.

What is the current offers being offered on the market now, trying to get a benchmark.

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If you are referring to the jerking as gear box issues, then I'd have to say its simply the characteristics of the gearbox. I'm not sure of the new Fiesta but it probably has the same issues as it uses the same engine and DSG gearbox.

On what is being offered, are you referring to the Old Fiesta or the current Gen?

If it is the new one, I believe there isn't any offers being thrown around.
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post Oct 21 2013, 09:51 AM

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QUOTE(dtna7 @ Oct 20 2013, 08:49 PM)
1. Previous version is 1.6 while the new one from Thailand is 1.5
2. DSG is VW's dual clutch gearbox, Ford uses Powershift which is also a dual clutch, but they are NOT the same, since the former is far superior.  sweat.gif

And YES, same old powershift in the new Fiesta. And there were reported oil leak issue apart from the jerk.
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Hahah...yea my bad. I wrote wrong, I meant the Powershift. blush.gif

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Yeah, cause it was the only stylish hatchback. Now I can get a stylish Rio at a lower price, or for slightly more a much more attractive 208, which also has a better made interior. And both options come with 6 airbags. The market has become much more competitive... and Ford responds by increasing the price and downgrading the car.


I'm sure we'll see the same marketing strategy, get sales with those people who care less about the number of airbags. Then when time comes, roll out the "Special Edition" laugh.gif
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post Oct 21 2013, 06:26 PM

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QUOTE(leaF @ Oct 21 2013, 05:05 PM)
in dilemma whether i should take the 2nd hand or new one.. still waiting ecoboost version to enter here but I heard is not cheap. do you own a ford fiesta ?
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It's best you wait for the 1.0l Ecoboost or take the pre-facelifted Fofi. I don't think the current one is worth it, if the 1.0 is coming next year. Just the engine itself would get you thinking twice.

If I would predict a price, I would say that the 1.0l Ecoboost would be priced somewhere around the RM94k - 100k region as the current outgoing one is priced at RM87k.
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post Oct 21 2013, 07:50 PM

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QUOTE(kadajawi @ Oct 21 2013, 06:33 PM)
I don't think the current one is going anywhere. The 1.0 will be the range topper, and might have all the airbags etc. Seems to me like they want to differentiate.

The numbers told Toyota that Camry buyers don't care about ESP. Well... Then why did Toyota made it standard on all Camrys after less than a year?
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Well I meant that the 1.0l Ecoboost will be introduced alongside the current 1.5l variant, like you said the top of the range model.

I won't comment much on the Camry but isnt introducing the VSC after less than a year supposedly due to pressure, contradicting when they released the 2013 Vios without VSC? blink.gif

As for the Fofi, it's SDAC's marketing strategy like I said in my earlier post. The 1.0l and maybe a SE model will get the 7 airbags and added goodies as well. Similar to the pre-facelift of S (2 airbags) and XTR or Beta (7 Airbags). sweat.gif
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post Dec 24 2013, 04:02 PM

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QUOTE(jackielya @ Dec 24 2013, 11:04 AM)
Hey everyone.
Just so you know for those new Fiesta owners and soon-to-be owner that PJ branch Ford service is problematic. I have several issues with them. Please advice me on what i can do to get a decent service from Ford (if possible from the PJ branch because it is the nearest branch for me). Here is the list of problems:

1) Service centre staff are arrogant. They do not explain the problems or guide you to your car during service

2) won't answer any queries regarding problems with the car after service (just tells me that it is fixed)

3)recurring problem (mine is the reverse sensor which i have to make personal appointment with the supplier at least 7 times and still the problem persist)

4) long waiting time for regular service ( 5 hours till 8 hours and no call backs to collect my car)

5) forgot my appointment and rudely ask me why i took the ticket meant for appointment.

With alll these issues, I have been very patient with them and i endure with havingĀ  to go back to the SC to get my reverse sensor fixed but still having the same problem. I am almost at the end of my patience with them. please please advice.
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1. Sorry to hear your bad experience with SDAC PJ. Yea, your best bet is Nurul, the Malay Lady (I have got it in my mind that she would be my SA next time I go to SDAC PJ again) and Safril I guess (Got 2 Indian guys, one of them is hopeless, sorry to say)

2 & 3. Try and be persistent and not back down. Else escalate the problems to higher mgmt & try and note down things they say. What I'd try to do is ask questions back to them. E.g What will you do if the problems occur again?

4. Cant be helped, more than 70% of Ford cars sold goes to SDAC PJ.

5. If it were me I wouldn't tolerate these kinds of behavior. I'll go straight away to the manager and complain.

There are minor annoyances that I have faced with them, but still possible to handle with a stern stand. nod.gif

This post has been edited by deladela: Dec 24 2013, 04:03 PM

 

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