New car owner report - Ford Fiesta EXI Petrol - Team-BHP

car123 · 28th August 2007, 10:41

Got delivery of the new fiesta last fri. Have been driving quite a lot throughout the weekend and enjoying every bit of it. I have been driving a Santro since 2003, which is a very good car no doubt, but obviously the driving feel of the fiesta is much better (double the price so obvious!!). Frankly speaking, my wife & myself do not feel like getting out of the car and just want to drive on and on.

Pros:
- great driving exp.
- good road handling
(haven't tried very high speed on h'way though as new car)
- good looking

Cons:
- At low gear with A/C on, the pickup is not that good
- some basic features which cannot be added later (like rear de-fogger, rear seat head-rests) should have been provided in EXI too
- rear seat space is not that much considering it's a sedan

Overall happy with the car so far. Yet to find out about fuel efficiency (which is supposed to be it's USP I am told), road handling at high speeds on h'way and post sales service of the dealer (which generally for Ford is supposed to be bad).

GTO · 28th August 2007, 14:09

Nice short and concise review there. 1.4 or 1.6. Actually, your pickup problem hints toward a 1.4.

I dont think the Fiesta 1.4 petrol is the FE leader....but enjoy the handling. Its a hoot to drive!

calvinkrishy · 28th August 2007, 14:13

Congrats on your car. Which colour did you go for?

abhilashvk · 28th August 2007, 14:15

Great car to drive and good on handling. Congrats.

Quote:

Yet to find out about fuel efficiency (which is supposed to be it's USP I am told),

Just a small reminder so that you wont be disappointed later. 1.4 returns 10 to 11 Kms in the city driving with AC

car123 · 28th August 2007, 15:58

It's a 1.4 version. Sorry for missing that out.

It's the platinum color

gt_bhp · 28th August 2007, 19:25

Congrats on a nice buy. Short 'n sweet review. What additional fittings have you got/plan to get ?

reignofchaos · 28th August 2007, 19:37

Congrats! Fiesta is a really nice car for the price.

RacingForIndia · 3rd September 2007, 15:09

Congrats and welcome to the Fiesta club. I own a EXI myself (Jan 06 model)and the FE is close to 12 in city with AC. Highways it returns close to 16-18 (express way) provided you are in the economy band and AC is off. It’s a great car to drive and hope you enjoy your ownership experience.
BTW rear head rests can be added at the dealers end if you are ready to shell out some $$$.

theexister · 5th September 2007, 00:29

Congrats & welcome to growing & satisfied Fiesta club.

Got a Jan 2007 EXI (Red). Like Racing said, FE will be around the 12 mark once the oil change is done after 6 months.
You will be tempted to push the baby

alankarm@sancha · 5th September 2007, 01:01

How much did it cost? Any discounts or freebies etc.?

sachinchavan · 5th September 2007, 17:47

I am planning to buy 1.6 SXi. Did you get any discounts/freebies... if so what? That could help me bargain. Right now the dealer (apart from the 2 year standard extended warranty, is willing to provide around 10-15000 worth accessories.

bijji04 · 4th June 2008, 20:48

hi guys,
bought a red Fiesta 1.4P Exi March 08, clocked about 3500kms. Gives me 11km with A/c in the city and gave me 14 (well 13.88!)kmpl on the highway. But the driving experience, comfort, handling are superb. I love the looks too..
Hope the service will be good
cheers

NOTORIOUS · 4th June 2008, 21:15

Quote:

Originally Posted by bijji04

hi guys,
bought a red Fiesta 1.4P Exi March 08, clocked about 3500kms. Gives me 11km with A/c in the city and gave me 14 (well 13.88!)kmpl on the highway. But the driving experience, comfort, handling are superb. I love the looks too..
Hope the service will be good
cheers

congrates for the new ride, but why havnt you started a new thread ????

dont you want to continue or updation ???

karanraheja · 4th June 2008, 21:34

@ Car123 : Nice & Short Review. How much did it cost you on road? Plz post some pics!

Fountainheader · 5th June 2008, 00:00

Congrats on the new buy and do post the pics

With the new Fiesta lurking around, I guess the current model (Which according to me looks not that bad) will be available with discounts/freebies in the coming months. Plus given the FE, I guess its a good city+highway driving car

28th August 2007, 10:41	#1 (permalink)
car123 Newbie Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Pune Posts: 8	New car owner report - Ford Fiesta EXI Petrol Got delivery of the new fiesta last fri. Have been driving quite a lot throughout the weekend and enjoying every bit of it. I have been driving a Santro since 2003, which is a very good car no doubt, but obviously the driving feel of the fiesta is much better (double the price so obvious!!). Frankly speaking, my wife & myself do not feel like getting out of the car and just want to drive on and on. Pros: - great driving exp. - good road handling (haven't tried very high speed on h'way though as new car) - good looking Cons: - At low gear with A/C on, the pickup is not that good - some basic features which cannot be added later (like rear de-fogger, rear seat head-rests) should have been provided in EXI too - rear seat space is not that much considering it's a sedan Overall happy with the car so far. Yet to find out about fuel efficiency (which is supposed to be it's USP I am told), road handling at high speeds on h'way and post sales service of the dealer (which generally for Ford is supposed to be bad).

28th August 2007, 14:09	#2 (permalink)
GTO Team-BHP Support Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Bombay Posts: 13,115 View My Garage	Nice short and concise review there. 1.4 or 1.6. Actually, your pickup problem hints toward a 1.4. I dont think the Fiesta 1.4 petrol is the FE leader....but enjoy the handling. Its a hoot to drive! __________________ GTO Change the way you think, and watch the world change around you. Please don't PM for support. Use the Contact Form instead. Please read the NEW Team-BHP FAQ section for all your queries.

3rd September 2007, 15:09	#8 (permalink)
RacingForIndia BHPian Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Pune Posts: 322 View My Garage	Congrats and welcome to the Fiesta club. I own a EXI myself (Jan 06 model)and the FE is close to 12 in city with AC. Highways it returns close to 16-18 (express way) provided you are in the economy band and AC is off. It’s a great car to drive and hope you enjoy your ownership experience. BTW rear head rests can be added at the dealers end if you are ready to shell out some $$$. __________________ "Racing is life. Everything else that happens before or after is just waiting." ~Steve McQueen [Le Mans -1970]

4th June 2008, 20:48	#12 (permalink)
bijji04 Newbie Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Mangalore Posts: 2	Ford Fiesta 1.4Exi hi guys, bought a red Fiesta 1.4P Exi March 08, clocked about 3500kms. Gives me 11km with A/c in the city and gave me 14 (well 13.88!)kmpl on the highway. But the driving experience, comfort, handling are superb. I love the looks too.. Hope the service will be good cheers

4th June 2008, 21:34	#14 (permalink)
karanraheja Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Coimbatore Posts: 1,098	@ Car123 : Nice & Short Review. How much did it cost you on road? Plz post some pics! __________________ Remember that nobody will ever get ahead of you as long as he is kicking you in the seat of the pants.

28th August 2007, 14:13	#3 (permalink)
calvinkrishy Newbie Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Bangalore Posts: 9	Congrats on your car. Which colour did you go for?

28th August 2007, 15:58	#5 (permalink)
car123 Newbie Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Pune Posts: 8	It's a 1.4 version. Sorry for missing that out. It's the platinum color

28th August 2007, 19:25	#6 (permalink)
gt_bhp BHPian Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Bangalore Posts: 77 View My Garage	Congrats on a nice buy. Short 'n sweet review. What additional fittings have you got/plan to get ?

28th August 2007, 19:37	#7 (permalink)
reignofchaos Senior - BHPian Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Bangalore Posts: 1,041 View My Garage	Congrats! Fiesta is a really nice car for the price.

5th September 2007, 00:29	#9 (permalink)
theexister BHPian Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Hyderabad...now moved to Bangalore Posts: 151 View My Garage	Congrats & welcome to growing & satisfied Fiesta club. Got a Jan 2007 EXI (Red). Like Racing said, FE will be around the 12 mark once the oil change is done after 6 months. You will be tempted to push the baby

5th September 2007, 01:01	#10 (permalink)
alankarm@sancha BHPian Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Ajmer / Mumbai Posts: 129	How much did it cost? Any discounts or freebies etc.?

5th September 2007, 17:47	#11 (permalink)
sachinchavan Newbie Join Date: May 2006 Location: Mumbai Posts: 18	I am planning to buy 1.6 SXi. Did you get any discounts/freebies... if so what? That could help me bargain. Right now the dealer (apart from the 2 year standard extended warranty, is willing to provide around 10-15000 worth accessories.

5th June 2008, 00:00	#15 (permalink)
Fountainheader BHPian Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: TN - 01 Posts: 256	Congrats on the new buy and do post the pics With the new Fiesta lurking around, I guess the current model (Which according to me looks not that bad) will be available with discounts/freebies in the coming months. Plus given the FE, I guess its a good city+highway driving car __________________ Reality continues to ruin my life - Calvin to Hobbes ---- Pulsar 180 DTSi - June 2005

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