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15-12-2006, 12:16 AM
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Join Date: Oct 2006
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Hi all,
I will finally be in possesion of my new fiesta tomorrow. What are your recommendations of how to run in the car? Thanks in advance |
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15-12-2006, 12:37 AM
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Join Date: Oct 2006
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"There are no compulsory running in rules for your vehicle. Simply avoid driving too briskly during the first 1500km. Vary the speed frequently ands avoid labouring the engine. This is necessary to give the moving parts a chance to bed in.
If possible, you should avoid heavy use of the brake for the first 150km in town and for the first 1500km on motorways. From 1500km onwards you can gradually increase the performance of your vehicle up to the permitted maximum speeds. Avoid using high engine speeds. You will then protect your engine, reduce fuel consumption, lower the engine noise level and help to reduce the environmental burden. We wish you safe and pleasurable driving with your Ford Vehicle" Page 5 |
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15-12-2006, 12:47 AM
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17-12-2006, 06:04 PM
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FF.Com.Au Hardcore
Join Date: May 2006
Location: Sydney, NSW
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 That's great Alesi. What kind of Fiesta are you getting? and where are you located? How are you liking the Fiesta? |
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17-12-2006, 10:40 PM
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Starter Motor
Join Date: Oct 2006
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Hi HyperKid,
I received my silver zetec on Friday. The best handling car in this price bracket. I previously owned a pug 206 gti 180. In the short time I've owned it feels like it outhandles the pug, less body roll, but obviously without the power. The pug was sold as lease ran out and also wanted to half cost of lease. I test drove the suzuki swift and have driven yaris, getz, lancer and jazz. Nothing came close to the handling on the fez. Had to wait over a month for it, but worth the wait. I'm very happy. I'm located in the inner west of Sydney. Regards Alesi |
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17-12-2006, 10:56 PM
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FF.Com.Au Hardcore
Join Date: Jul 2005
Location: Victoria
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Hey alesi,
how does the lease thing work? and what's involved and all?
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[Old] 2004 Ford Fiesta LX [New] 2014 Ford Fiesta ST |
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18-12-2006, 10:35 AM
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FF.Com.Au Hardcore
Join Date: May 2006
Location: Sydney, NSW
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Running in new fiesta zetec
Linear Mode
