Ford EcoSport : Official Review

arunphilip · 25th September 2013, 14:45

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Originally Posted by vu2pmc

I got a zero depreciation insurance for my yet to be delivered Titanium Diesel priced at Rs. 918840/- ex showroom, for 18 K from HDFC Ergo.

What's the IDV quoted on the policy?

vu2pmc · 25th September 2013, 15:03

It is Rs. 874000/- Hope this helps

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Originally Posted by arunphilip

What's the IDV quoted on the policy?

arunphilip · 25th September 2013, 15:25

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Originally Posted by vu2pmc

It is Rs. 874000/- Hope this helps

Wow, that's an awesome deal. I've overpaid significantly (>10k) by going via the dealer. Anyway, water under the bridge, and experience filed away for future use

Moto-Mariner · 25th September 2013, 18:25

Took delivery of ecoboost tit+ today. Color Panther Black. Pre-booked on 13 Jun 13. More details will follow.

arunphilip · 25th September 2013, 19:08

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Originally Posted by Moto-Mariner

Took delivery of ecoboost tit+ today. Color Panther Black. Pre-booked on 13 Jun 13. More details will follow.

Congratulations, finally!

The black is a neat colour, and is one of the few where the chrome around the grill really works (since the front appearance is overall muted with black body, black bumpers, and black grill).

We look forward to the obligatory ownership review.

wysiwyg25 · 25th September 2013, 21:23

Was at SC ford dealer today.

2 deliveries were scheduled for today. One was a trend and another a Tit+

Test drove the Titanium+ Diesel. TD car had done 4200kms

1. Gear shifting was a breeze. Smooth shifting all round and smooth power delivery.

2. Discovered a new feature. Car moves at specific speeds in different gears without stepping on the accelerator. The car gets to a specific speed in different gears.

2nd gear: 25
3rd gear: 30
4th gear: 35
5th gear: 40

3. Brakes were very responsive.

4. Sync pairing up with iphone was a breeze but wasn't able to recognize voice commands. Call Home ended up as Call Rahul, Abdul, Mom.

5. Feels small though but higher stance makes it feel larger than it really is.

6. My needs are driver driven for one person at the back. Lots of legroom with passenger seat moved all the way in the front.

DeKay · 25th September 2013, 22:19

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Originally Posted by wysiwyg25

Test drove the Titanium+ Diesel. TD car had done 4200kms

Any rattles/squeaks in the Test drive vehicle?

rajneeesh · 25th September 2013, 22:23

Yesterday, I got a call from Ford ( Chennai). They wanted to know if I had writtent to them about a complaint. This happened 20 days after I had written to them. When I told them that I had already cancelled my booking, the only question was if I had received the refund for the booking amount.

There was no attempt to know the reason behind the cancellation. It seems that they have now got used to getting a lot of cancellations and it is something that does not bother them anymore.

Thad E Ginathom · 25th September 2013, 22:25

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another a Tit+

Nothing personal, but I dread this abbreviation catching on! Think about it, guys <Blush>.

jojoinassi · 25th September 2013, 22:31

[QUOTE

4. Sync pairing up with iphone was a breeze but wasn't able to recognize voice commands. Call Home ended up as Call Rahul, Abdul, Mom.
[/quote]

There's a way out for that - at least for frequently used numbers

like prefix 1 to home in your phonebook entry . Give a command "call 1 Home"

2 Dad, 3 Mom etc

It works - duping sync ;-)

shashank.nk · 25th September 2013, 23:26

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Originally Posted by Thad E Ginathom

Nothing personal, but I dread this abbreviation catching on! Think about it, guys <Blush>.

I wanted to bring this up too. Hope people take notice before they type

tsk13 · 26th September 2013, 00:43

Came across this Youtube link on Ford India's Facebook Page:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iOONz...&feature=share

Now, this is one awesome way to ensure that the bride comes home in a new ride! Hope Ford takes notice of this.

raj84 · 26th September 2013, 00:55

Mud Flaps for Ecosport is now available for Rs 450 (non-OE) in ebay India.

http://www.ebay.in/itm/New-Ford-Eco-...item417727fced

I have ordered one and awaiting delivery. I skipped the essential package and hence without mud flaps now.

wysiwyg25 · 26th September 2013, 00:56

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Originally Posted by DeKay

Any rattles/squeaks in the Test drive vehicle?

None whatsoever. Didn't hear a squeak or a creak.

arunphilip · 26th September 2013, 08:05

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Originally Posted by raj84

Mud Flaps for Ecosport is now available for Rs 450 (non-OE) in ebay India.

http://www.ebay.in/itm/New-Ford-Eco-...item417727fced

While I respect your choice and decision, I'm curious: why didn't you opt for just the OEM mudflaps, while skipping the rest of the essentials pack? They cost ~Rs. 1300 (which is a significant difference, I agree), but look nicer because they're contoured with an angular look that suits the car very nicely. In fact, instead of just ignoring it, for the first time I actually admired the design of mudflaps!

OEM mudflap from Ford (angular design):

Ford EcoSport : Official Review-ford-oem-mudflaps-angular.jpg

eBay mudflap (rounded design):

25th September 2013, 18:25	#4324
Moto-Mariner BHPian Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Mumbai Posts: 64 Thanked: 29 Times	Re: Ford EcoSport : Official Review Took delivery of ecoboost tit+ today. Color Panther Black. Pre-booked on 13 Jun 13. More details will follow.
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25th September 2013, 21:23	#4326
wysiwyg25 BHPian Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Bombay Posts: 126 Thanked: 38 Times	Re: Ford EcoSport : Official Review Was at SC ford dealer today. 2 deliveries were scheduled for today. One was a trend and another a Tit+ Test drove the Titanium+ Diesel. TD car had done 4200kms 1. Gear shifting was a breeze. Smooth shifting all round and smooth power delivery. 2. Discovered a new feature. Car moves at specific speeds in different gears without stepping on the accelerator. The car gets to a specific speed in different gears. 2nd gear: 25 3rd gear: 30 4th gear: 35 5th gear: 40 3. Brakes were very responsive. 4. Sync pairing up with iphone was a breeze but wasn't able to recognize voice commands. Call Home ended up as Call Rahul, Abdul, Mom. 5. Feels small though but higher stance makes it feel larger than it really is. 6. My needs are driver driven for one person at the back. Lots of legroom with passenger seat moved all the way in the front.
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25th September 2013, 22:23	#4328
rajneeesh Senior - BHPian Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: noida Posts: 1,114 Thanked: 542 Times	Re: Ford EcoSport : Official Review Yesterday, I got a call from Ford ( Chennai). They wanted to know if I had writtent to them about a complaint. This happened 20 days after I had written to them. When I told them that I had already cancelled my booking, the only question was if I had received the refund for the booking amount. There was no attempt to know the reason behind the cancellation. It seems that they have now got used to getting a lot of cancellations and it is something that does not bother them anymore.
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25th September 2013, 22:31	#4330
jojoinassi BHPian Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Kozhikode Posts: 143 Thanked: 256 Times	Re: Ford EcoSport : Official Review [QUOTE 4. Sync pairing up with iphone was a breeze but wasn't able to recognize voice commands. Call Home ended up as Call Rahul, Abdul, Mom. [/quote] There's a way out for that - at least for frequently used numbers like prefix 1 to home in your phonebook entry . Give a command "call 1 Home" 2 Dad, 3 Mom etc It works - duping sync ;-)
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26th September 2013, 00:55	#4333
raj84 BHPian Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Trivandrum Posts: 201 Thanked: 169 Times	Re: Ford EcoSport : Official Review Mud Flaps for Ecosport is now available for Rs 450 (non-OE) in ebay India. http://www.ebay.in/itm/New-Ford-Eco-...item417727fced I have ordered one and awaiting delivery. I skipped the essential package and hence without mud flaps now.
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