This Ford is my IKON - 89,000 km and 9 years completed

Fordy · 28th June 2010, 21:17

Super. Wish something like this is also provided in Bangalore

. No monsoon washes for Ford Cars in Bangalore

Fordmanchau · 1st July 2010, 23:53

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Originally Posted by Fordy

Super. Wish something like this is also provided in Bangalore

. No monsoon washes for Ford Cars in Bangalore

Ohh!! I am so glad that Fortune Ford organised this monsoon camp, and that I went and got the wiper blades changed. It was raining cats and dogs in the evening today such that the visibility had almost become nill. Had to put on the heater to demist the front windscreen and thanks to the new wiper, the road ahead was always visible.

condor · 2nd July 2010, 08:00

@Fordmanchau, you dont use the heater to de-mist the front windscreen - pls use the a/c, with the cool air directed completely towards the windshield.

Fordmanchau · 2nd July 2010, 16:43

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Originally Posted by condor

@Fordmanchau, you dont use the heater to de-mist the front windscreen - pls use the a/c, with the cool air directed completely towards the windshield.

Condor, I turned the temperature knob midway between the coolest and hottest setting, so the air was normal, neither cold nor hot.
Didn't know that it has to be cold air!!I was always under the impression that you use hot air to demist the windscreen

, probably I have read it somewhere, not too sure, but will try finding it out.

condor · 2nd July 2010, 18:10

@FM, the misting happens because of temp difference inside & outside. So the fastest way to resolve the misting is to have cool air against the windshielf from inside also. (remember - the outside air is cooler because of the rain).

Damu · 3rd July 2010, 17:16

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Originally Posted by Fordmanchau

All in all, the time was well spent.
...I tipped them 100 bucks.
So for 284 buck, I got the wiper blades replaced, washer fluid refilled, car washed and wiped.

Sweet deal, good that your dealer is looking after his customers well.

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Originally Posted by Fordmanchau

I was happy.

Yep, I can imagine. And I can bet those guys were happy with the tip too!

BTW are you putting up a travelogue for the Rajamundhry trip?

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Originally Posted by Fordy

Super. Wish something like this is also provided in Bangalore

.

Fordy,

But..every time I get my car washed specially, it rains like hell!

Cheers!
Damu

nairrk · 3rd July 2010, 17:40

Lucky guy, you got a monsoon check up/wash etc!
I havent seen anywhere else ford dealers offering such Monsoon check up for their vehicles?
Do Ford thinking that other part of India, there is no Monsoon (eventhough it is raining heavily here in kerala)?

dhanushs · 3rd July 2010, 17:53

Hey, can you post some pics of the interiors and of the instrument console??.. I own a 2007 model and heard that 08' & 09' models have refurbished console??.. I'v not got a chance to see it though!!.. Could you please post some pics??..

If it looks good, I might wanna change it, because I'm really bored with mine!!...

Fordmanchau · 5th July 2010, 12:04

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Originally Posted by condor

@FM, the misting happens because of temp difference inside & outside. So the fastest way to resolve the misting is to have cool air against the windshielf from inside also. (remember - the outside air is cooler because of the rain).

Thank you Condor!! Now I know.

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Originally Posted by Damu

Sweet deal, good that your dealer is looking after his customers well.

Yep, indeed a sweet deal. Infact they even gave a lucky draw coupon to fill. Lets see if I get anything at all

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Originally Posted by Damu

BTW are you putting up a travelogue for the Rajamundhry trip?

hmm!! not very sure, was thinking of putting it up, but don't have much to write about.But do have some 100 snaps to share.

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Originally Posted by nairrk

Lucky guy, you got a monsoon check up/wash etc!
I havent seen anywhere else ford dealers offering such Monsoon check up for their vehicles?

Yup, I would consider myself lucky. Have not heard from any Ford owners about such a monsoon camp.That was nice of the dealer to conduct such camp.

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Originally Posted by dhanushs

Hey, can you post some pics of the interiors and of the instrument console??.. I own a 2007 model and heard that 08' & 09' models have refurbished console??.. I'v not got a chance to see it though!!.. Could you please post some pics??..

If it looks good, I might wanna change it, because I'm really bored with mine!!...

Dhanush, will post the pic tonight, but I don't think there will be any difference.
BTW, just to confirm, I saw your car's pic on TBHP classifieds. Is it the same car, because photos were same?

mayukh · 5th July 2010, 13:21

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Originally Posted by nairrk

Lucky guy, you got a monsoon check up/wash etc!
I havent seen anywhere else ford dealers offering such Monsoon check up for their vehicles?
Do Ford thinking that other part of India, there is no Monsoon (eventhough it is raining heavily here in kerala)?

My dealer in Kolkata had already arranged 2 monsoon/pre-monsoon checkup/free cleaning camps this year. In fact, their representative really pestered them to come and get the car checked. But as I did my 2nd servicing few days back, I did not bother to go.

Personally for me, it's a very very positive dealer experience till date. Apart from these camps, they have periodically called me up to inquire if the car is doing fine and always insisted to bring the car over for even a very minor problem.

I assume these are the benefits we are reaping from Figo launch.

Am I am happy

dhanushs · 5th July 2010, 14:05

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Originally Posted by Fordmanchau

Thank you Condor!! Now I know.

Dhanush, will post the pic tonight, but I don't think there will be any difference.
BTW, just to confirm, I saw your car's pic on TBHP classifieds. Is it the same car, because photos were same?

Yes, that is the same car. I was and actually am planning to swap my car for something better, maybe a Honda or a fiesta 'S'. Its just that I'm not too keen on selling it, IF I get a good offer then its OK, but if not I'm not selling it. As of now it serves me really well with no complaints whatsoever.

Note - I do have an eye for Fiesta 1.6 'S' or a clean VTec(preferably 2003). Please let me know if you find any good offers.

nairrk · 5th July 2010, 14:15

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Originally Posted by mayukh

My dealer in Kolkata had already arranged 2 monsoon/pre-monsoon checkup/free cleaning camps this year. In fact, their representative really pestered them to come and get the car checked. But as I did my 2nd servicing few days back, I did not bother to go.

Personally for me, it's a very very positive dealer experience till date. Apart from these camps, they have periodically called me up to inquire if the car is doing fine and always insisted to bring the car over for even a very minor problem.

I assume these are the benefits we are reaping from Figo launch.

Am I am happy

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You should have been double happy

getting such good treat from your Ford Dealer.
I am doubtful, if such offer is there in Bangalore, chennai or kerala?
Bad Luck, I feel.

Fordmanchau · 5th July 2010, 22:18

Instrument cluster(taken at night with flash on)

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without flash

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At Palair Lake(on way to Rajamundhry)

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On way to Annavaram from Rajamundhry, Weather was so good, couldn't help stopping and clicking some snaps.

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dhanushs · 5th July 2010, 23:34

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Instrument cluster(taken at night with flash on)
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without flash
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At Palair Lake(on way to Rajamundhry)
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On way to Annavaram from Rajamundhry, Weather was so good, couldn't help stopping and clicking some snaps.
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Thanks a lot Fordmanchau for the pics. Your ride looks great. Are you planning to go for some performance mod's??.. If so do keep this thread updated.

Regarding the console, it IS different from mine. Mine doesn't have that "white" theme in the console. Its an all black one. And one major difference is that my 'odo' has clocked 85k in place of your 8k.

1100D · 5th July 2010, 23:56

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Originally Posted by dhanushs

Regarding the console, it IS different from mine. Mine doesn't have that "white" theme in the console. Its an all black one.

Mine has only White. Black in the center looks good.

28th June 2010, 21:17	#31
Fordy BHPian Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Bangalore Posts: 100 Thanked: 0 Times View My Garage	Super. Wish something like this is also provided in Bangalore . No monsoon washes for Ford Cars in Bangalore
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2nd July 2010, 08:00	#33
condor Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Speed-brkr City Posts: 15,863 Thanked: 16,006 Times View My Garage	@Fordmanchau, you dont use the heater to de-mist the front windscreen - pls use the a/c, with the cool air directed completely towards the windshield.
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2nd July 2010, 18:10	#35
condor Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Speed-brkr City Posts: 15,863 Thanked: 16,006 Times View My Garage	@FM, the misting happens because of temp difference inside & outside. So the fastest way to resolve the misting is to have cool air against the windshielf from inside also. (remember - the outside air is cooler because of the rain).
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3rd July 2010, 17:40	#37
nairrk Senior - BHPian Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Kannur Posts: 2,441 Thanked: 674 Times View My Garage	Lucky guy, you got a monsoon check up/wash etc! I havent seen anywhere else ford dealers offering such Monsoon check up for their vehicles? Do Ford thinking that other part of India, there is no Monsoon (eventhough it is raining heavily here in kerala)?
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dhanushs Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Chennai Posts: 4,280 Thanked: 10,171 Times	Hey, can you post some pics of the interiors and of the instrument console??.. I own a 2007 model and heard that 08' & 09' models have refurbished console??.. I'v not got a chance to see it though!!.. Could you please post some pics??.. If it looks good, I might wanna change it, because I'm really bored with mine!!...
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Fordmanchau Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Hyderabad Posts: 1,666 Thanked: 340 Times	Some pics from recent Annavaram Drive!! Instrument cluster(taken at night with flash on) without flash At Palair Lake(on way to Rajamundhry) On way to Annavaram from Rajamundhry, Weather was so good, couldn't help stopping and clicking some snaps. Last edited by Fordmanchau : 5th July 2010 at 22:27.
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