Need Help - Ford Fiesta 1.6 S

nairrk · 8th October 2009, 10:09

ABZ, Congratulations.
One more to the fiesta club - exciting.!
Thanks

xingamazon · 8th October 2009, 11:02

I have always felt the black interiors fit best on the sports vehicle than the beige ones. Beige gives more a formal look.

marlinspike · 8th October 2009, 17:15

Congrats and now is the time for some nice pictures of the blue Ford.

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Originally Posted by premjit

Hey All,

Got done with the booking of an Aquarius Blue 1.6S on 31st. Expecting delivery within next week. Hopefully, before Durga Pujo in Calcutta.

Another Fiesta comes on board to TBHp.

Cheers,
PC

souravdebiswas · 23rd October 2009, 11:53

Congrats PC on purchasing the fiesta 1.6S.

Welcome to the club. You will have an amazing time in this car - trust me. Its a sheer pleasure to drive it. I myself have this car (aquaris blue) and found it better than the Sxi model.

Be it city roads or mountains, its got lots of power and handles perfectly.

And looks wise - it is simply superb. Definetely stands out on the road.

Am not sure how much was the final on-road price for you. But i got mine for around 7.15 (ex-facotry price) and 7.6 on-road (had taken all the add-on features e.g. extended warranty, teflon coating etc). And I had got a corporate discount of 30K and another 10-15K discount for pitching my dealer against a competitor. And after that the car prices had also fallen. So you should have got it cheaper.

Anyway, posting some pictures of my car. Do post yours too.

---

Sourav De Biswas

Ramsagar · 23rd October 2009, 15:44

ABZEE:Finally on what color you landed upon?Thats a great ride to own one.
Nobody repents on the S for its sheer performance.

nairrk · 23rd October 2009, 16:59

@souravdebiswasGood selection of background - Good car.Enjoy driving !

madan80 · 25th October 2009, 20:13

other than the body kit, interiors, and facia (black not wood paneling) is there any other difference between the 1.6 ZXi and 1.6S?

Specifically - between the engines.

Out of bordem i went across to the ford showroom to test drive the ford, and the 1.6S quite blew me away.

ABZ · 29th October 2009, 00:45

Thanks everyone. I finally settled for the Panther Black 1.6S. It's now around 40 days and already 2400kms old.

Have posted a new thread (with pictures) in the Initial Ownership section.

Thanks once again to everyone who helped me make this decision.

marlinspike · 29th October 2009, 22:12

souravdebiswas, Great pictures of the blue oval, in its home terrain.

ABZ, 40 days and already 2400kms old, thats perfect.

TheHummerGuy · 1st November 2009, 12:29

Well said friends, I have booked an Fiesta S aquaris and waiting for last 2 weeks Monday may be I will get the PDI done.

Archer2005 · 1st November 2009, 20:38

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Originally Posted by ABZ

I HAD to go for the S since Ford chromed the SXI way beyond my liking. But then the heart had already gone for the S after seeing it in the Showroom.
So, it was a case of "Head over Heels" for the Fiesta as compared to the other cars; and "Heart over Head" for the S over SXI.
As for the ride quality, I'm pretty sure I'll enjoy it nevertheless considering that I drove a Maruti 800 for 11 years prior to this one and a Fiat before that.

Hi,
I am coming form the same place ! ( Maruti 800 ; next stop Fiesta !)
I guess the stiffer suspension and wider tyres of the Fiesta 1.6 S are meant for better ride and handling at higher speeds.
However, at more sedate runs, the suspension will jar.
The SXi has a softer suspension, and is not far behind the S in handling ( my guess)
As regards chrome OVRMs, I solved the problem by going in for Moondust Silver ( not the ideal solution, but one that is pretty optimal).
As regards interiors, I was totally smitten by the beige and the wood-like console feel... In fact, I had been looking through car's windows for the last three years, and every time I fell for this combination.. to each his own I guess !

Archer2005 · 1st November 2009, 20:47

Quote:

Originally Posted by TheHummerGuy

Well said friends, I have booked an Fiesta S aquaris and waiting for last 2 weeks Monday may be I will get the PDI done.

Congratulations ! May the Fiesta cult increase !!

ruchirtnt · 28th November 2009, 11:29

the biggest USP of S over other models of Fiesta is its Uniqueness to stand ODD among all, there are many fiestas on road but the S stays apart due to its less presence and sporty exteriors.

abhipuru16 · 25th February 2010, 19:15

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Originally Posted by karanraheja

Woah another Fiesta!! Congrats!! Go for White S. After seeing pics of Frankmehta's White Fiesta S ,I would say white .Do update us when you get the delivered. Cheers!

Me too, even I shall go for a white "S"!
As of now, I am negotiating with the dealer.

8th October 2009, 10:09	#31
nairrk Senior - BHPian Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Kannur Posts: 2,441 Thanked: 674 Times View My Garage	ABZ, Congratulations. One more to the fiesta club - exciting.! Thanks
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8th October 2009, 11:02	#32
xingamazon Senior - BHPian Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Chennai Posts: 1,400 Thanked: 121 Times	I have always felt the black interiors fit best on the sports vehicle than the beige ones. Beige gives more a formal look.
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23rd October 2009, 11:53	#34
souravdebiswas BHPian Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: New Delhi Posts: 130 Thanked: 71 Times	Congrats PC on purchasing the fiesta 1.6S. Welcome to the club. You will have an amazing time in this car - trust me. Its a sheer pleasure to drive it. I myself have this car (aquaris blue) and found it better than the Sxi model. Be it city roads or mountains, its got lots of power and handles perfectly. And looks wise - it is simply superb. Definetely stands out on the road. Am not sure how much was the final on-road price for you. But i got mine for around 7.15 (ex-facotry price) and 7.6 on-road (had taken all the add-on features e.g. extended warranty, teflon coating etc). And I had got a corporate discount of 30K and another 10-15K discount for pitching my dealer against a competitor. And after that the car prices had also fallen. So you should have got it cheaper. Anyway, posting some pictures of my car. Do post yours too. --- Sourav De Biswas Attached Thumbnails
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23rd October 2009, 15:44	#35
Ramsagar Senior - BHPian Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: BLR_Nellore(AP) Posts: 1,396 Thanked: 252 Times View My Garage	ABZEE:Finally on what color you landed upon?Thats a great ride to own one. Nobody repents on the S for its sheer performance.
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23rd October 2009, 16:59	#36
nairrk Senior - BHPian Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Kannur Posts: 2,441 Thanked: 674 Times View My Garage	@souravdebiswasGood selection of background - Good car.Enjoy driving !
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25th October 2009, 20:13	#37
madan80 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Santa Clara, CA Posts: 1,360 Thanked: 80 Times View My Garage	other than the body kit, interiors, and facia (black not wood paneling) is there any other difference between the 1.6 ZXi and 1.6S? Specifically - between the engines. Out of bordem i went across to the ford showroom to test drive the ford, and the 1.6S quite blew me away.
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29th October 2009, 00:45	#38
ABZ BHPian Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Pune Posts: 43 Thanked: 0 Times	Thanks everyone. I finally settled for the Panther Black 1.6S. It's now around 40 days and already 2400kms old. Have posted a new thread (with pictures) in the Initial Ownership section. Thanks once again to everyone who helped me make this decision.
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29th October 2009, 22:12	#39
marlinspike BHPian Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Bangalore Posts: 193 Thanked: 3 Times	souravdebiswas, Great pictures of the blue oval, in its home terrain. ABZ, 40 days and already 2400kms old, thats perfect.
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1st November 2009, 12:29	#40
TheHummerGuy BHPian Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: chennai Posts: 67 Thanked: 16 Times	Well said friends, I have booked an Fiesta S aquaris and waiting for last 2 weeks Monday may be I will get the PDI done.
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28th November 2009, 11:29	#43
ruchirtnt Senior - BHPian Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Gurgaon Posts: 1,065 Thanked: 125 Times View My Garage	the biggest USP of S over other models of Fiesta is its Uniqueness to stand ODD among all, there are many fiestas on road but the S stays apart due to its less presence and sporty exteriors.
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