Ford Fiesta S or Cedia Sports?

AirWind · 9th October 2008, 19:33

Ouchhhh... that's bad NEWS! bang into Magnum's territory @ 11.5 lacs! it would make any (?) sale difficult... what a disaster... blame those HM/Mitsu morons!

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Originally Posted by marlinspike

With the Cedia Facelift, actually a let down and the price at ~11.5 OTR bangalore for the Spirit which is the only variant, it pretty much looses out to the Fiesta is terms of what it offers for the money.

Fiesta 1.6 S is clearly in front on the VFM front when compared to Cedia.

car'zy · 10th October 2008, 11:17

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Originally Posted by raajks

How sure are you on this?
Can you confirm on the NON COSMETIC changes as well. who gave you this information as I am also looking for a Cedia Sports.

My recent test drive with Fiesta S was good but my heart is still with the Cedia.

The source is a moderately relaiable one, but I wouldnt bet my money on it. He had told me about the changes in Spirit which has turned out to be true. And i'm very much in the same boat, liked the Feista S but heart still with the Cedia!

raajks · 10th October 2008, 19:07

I am still going with the CEdia Sports

Torqueguru · 13th October 2008, 17:22

The new ford looks nice, but i heard from one of the service guys who is a good friend of mine , who was with Lathangi before Lathangi shifted to Ford, that the number of cars turning up with problems have quadrapled ever since they shifted to Ford! Doesnt speak much good of Ford cars. On personal experience, Cedia is a very good car but for mileage! And trust me, you will get addicted to driving it that you wont care much for milage!
PS:Too bad you missed out on the 7 lakh car!!!!
Rgards,
TG.

sridharps · 13th October 2008, 17:34

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Originally Posted by Torqueguru

that the number of cars turning up with problems have quadrapled ever since they shifted to Ford!

Also bear in mind that this could be partially because Ford sells that many more cars in India than HM does.

benbsb29 · 13th October 2008, 18:22

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Originally Posted by sridharps

Also bear in mind that this could be partially because Ford sells that many more cars in India than HM does.

That fact seems to have been conveniently overlooked when that statement was made. No wonder we have people who blame Lathangi's service post shifting to Ford. The mindset hasnt changed, it seems.

car'zy · 22nd January 2009, 14:29

Apologies for not updating the thread I had opened - I have already gone for the Cedia Sports recently. Booked one and then, the morons at Southern ditched me with a price protection thing they had promised. (In the process, I also ended up losing the processing fees I had paid SBI, since my loan was already approved).

At the same time, I was offered a one year old Cedia and I went for it, in the process saving a few lakhs, and I'm glad for it!

Thanks, everyone!

Astleviz · 22nd January 2009, 14:50

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Originally Posted by sridharps

Also bear in mind that this could be partially because Ford sells that many more cars in India than HM does.

Infact ford sells more than 10 time the number of cars that HM/mitsu does.

Elito11 · 22nd January 2009, 15:07

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Originally Posted by car'zy

Apologies for not updating the thread I had opened - I have already gone for the Cedia Sports recently. Booked one and then, the morons at Southern ditched me with a price protection thing they had promised. (In the process, I also ended up losing the processing fees I had paid SBI, since my loan was already approved).

At the same time, I was offered a one year old Cedia and I went for it, in the process saving a few lakhs, and I'm glad for it!

Thanks, everyone!

Congrats car'zy!

07 or 08?, km on odo?, price?

Also pics would be appreciated!

Elito

santhosh_kumard · 22nd January 2009, 15:12

Congrats on the new car Carzy.
Regarding Mileage, this car wouldnt give any competition for what a fiesta would give. But it isnt that bad as well, I believe I got around 14-ish (highways) prior to first service with a driving style that would not speak itself as economy.
You might have to change the lights, especially if you are into highway driving.
Cheers again!.

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Originally Posted by car'zy

Apologies for not updating the thread I had opened - I have already gone for the Cedia Sports recently. Booked one and then, the morons at Southern ditched me with a price protection thing they had promised. (In the process, I also ended up losing the processing fees I had paid SBI, since my loan was already approved).

At the same time, I was offered a one year old Cedia and I went for it, in the process saving a few lakhs, and I'm glad for it!

Thanks, everyone!

car'zy · 22nd January 2009, 15:40

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Originally Posted by Elito11

Congrats car'zy!

07 or 08?, km on odo?, price?

Also pics would be appreciated!

Elito

Thanks!

Details - Oct 2007 Model - Black - 18000 odd on the odo - with complete service history and stuff. Price was 7 lakhs.

(I guess a little on the higher side? But then, I was really tired of running around and black was the color I wanted, so just made peace and went ahead.)

car'zy · 22nd January 2009, 15:43

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Originally Posted by santhosh_kumard

Congrats on the new car Carzy.
Regarding Mileage, this car wouldnt give any competition for what a fiesta would give. But it isnt that bad as well, I believe I got around 14-ish (highways) prior to first service with a driving style that would not speak itself as economy.
You might have to change the lights, especially if you are into highway driving.
Cheers again!.

Thanks! Well, I was told by the previous owner that he used get around 9-10 Kmpl in the City. I think its a par thing in the jam packed Bangalore traffic.

Elito11 · 22nd January 2009, 15:47

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Originally Posted by car'zy

Thanks!

Details - Oct 2007 Model - Black - 18000 odd on the odo - with complete service history and stuff. Price was 7 lakhs.

(I guess a little on the higher side? But then, I was really tired of running around and black was the color I wanted, so just made peace and went ahead.)

Gr8 car!! Black rocks on cedia!

Yes a little pricey..but then its okayyyyy

Now waiting for some pics!

Elito

cuttingcrew · 23rd February 2010, 10:40

These are the 2 cars for enthisiasts within the price band of 10L (+/- 1.5L maybe).
I cant find a comparison between these two. Can people add their opinion?

ampere · 23rd February 2010, 10:47

You can make a call based on services. I would vote for ford services to be better. Also I think Fiesta is much lighter than Cedia. Hence may be tad more efficient in terms of power/weight ratio.

10th October 2008, 19:07	#63
raajks BHPian Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: BLR Posts: 578 Thanked: 119 Times View My Garage	I am still going with the CEdia Sports
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13th October 2008, 17:22	#64
Torqueguru BHPian Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Seattle Posts: 277 Thanked: 165 Times View My Garage	The new ford looks nice, but i heard from one of the service guys who is a good friend of mine , who was with Lathangi before Lathangi shifted to Ford, that the number of cars turning up with problems have quadrapled ever since they shifted to Ford! Doesnt speak much good of Ford cars. On personal experience, Cedia is a very good car but for mileage! And trust me, you will get addicted to driving it that you wont care much for milage! PS:Too bad you missed out on the 7 lakh car!!!! Rgards, TG.
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22nd January 2009, 14:29	#67
car'zy BHPian Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Bangalore Posts: 100 Thanked: 0 Times View My Garage	Apologies for not updating the thread I had opened - I have already gone for the Cedia Sports recently. Booked one and then, the morons at Southern ditched me with a price protection thing they had promised. (In the process, I also ended up losing the processing fees I had paid SBI, since my loan was already approved). At the same time, I was offered a one year old Cedia and I went for it, in the process saving a few lakhs, and I'm glad for it! Thanks, everyone!
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23rd February 2010, 10:40	#74
cuttingcrew BHPian Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Bangalore Posts: 98 Thanked: Once	Ford Fiesta 1.6 Vs Cedia These are the 2 cars for enthisiasts within the price band of 10L (+/- 1.5L maybe). I cant find a comparison between these two. Can people add their opinion?
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23rd February 2010, 10:47	#75
ampere Team-BHP Support Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Bangalore Posts: 17,952 Thanked: 12,940 Times View My Garage	You can make a call based on services. I would vote for ford services to be better. Also I think Fiesta is much lighter than Cedia. Hence may be tad more efficient in terms of power/weight ratio.
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