truman69
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good or bad move? the 1.4 was my 1st car from 17 am now turnin 19 and want a new car 4 the summer been looking around and i like the look of a lowerd zetec but as anyone had one what they like 2 drive?
also looking at 106gti, 1.6sport, 1.6 clio mayb a 206 anyhelp wud be great
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willhouse
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handle very well on a decent suspension kit, lacking the power though,
my 1.6 sport was a better car in general than my brothers zetec
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Cupra Steve
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My mate has one, very nice to drive, with 2 normal drivers a zetec s will hold it's own round the twisties with a 106 GTI, the 106 is a fair bit quicker in a straight line, the zetec s is very cheap to insure though for what it is. As you say hust lower them and they look good. personally would get a nice 106 as it is better, but you have to pay good money for a nice one, and it could still be a money pit! Zetec S is probably a safer buy imo. Don't think my mate has had any problems at all.
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Steve X16XE
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Plus the 1.6sport is quicker in a straight line than a Zetec S.
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deano87
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My missus has a 1.4 Zetec engine Fiesta, and that is pretty nippy for what it is - she did originally want a ZetecS.
Just to preworn you, it was cheaper for the missus (with me as a named driver) to insure a Focus 2.0 than a Fiesta Zetec S (1.6)  Something to think about - more tax though I'd imagine.
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Rachel H
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quote:
Originally posted by Cupra Steve
My mate has one
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jr
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Ludacris Turbo
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I've got a Zetec S. Haven't really had any problems with it in 2years apart from the coil pack gave up(30min job to change). Handle quite well for fiesta as there on the puma chassis!! Here's a pic of mine!
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pow
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I liek them... not sure if i could make the change from a corsa tho... not a fan of the intrerior!
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Cupra Steve
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quote:
Originally posted by Rachel H
quote:
Originally posted by Cupra Steve
My mate has one
he does! there's a few pics on ZSOC of his fezza and my 106.
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Cupra Steve
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Plus the 1.6sport is quicker in a straight line than a Zetec S.
and a 172 
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Steve X16XE
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quote:
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quote:
Originally posted by Steve X16XE
Plus the 1.6sport is quicker in a straight line than a Zetec S.
and a 172
No. Just got away from me. Bas%ard. Next time..........
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corsa jay
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nice cars, have the same torque figure as the gti so depends wether you want that extra 10mph top end, drove my mates and handles great, nice little car and it has a/c so you wont sweat your tits off in summer like the gti
i like them so much im getting one next month
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Steve X16XE
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GTi jay???
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JayT
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my mate has a 1.6 fiesta zetec s and tbh they do feel fairly nippy but then ive never driven anything quicker than my 1.2 8v lol they do handle realy well on the bends i must say but then a corsa on a decent suspension set up should be as good! ive heard the 1.4 sports are about the same in a straight line so up to you if you fancy a change!
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Steve
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quote:
Originally posted by corsa jay
nice cars, have the same torque figure as the gti so depends wether you want that extra 10mph top end, drove my mates and handles great, nice little car and it has a/c so you wont sweat your tits off in summer like the gti
i like them so much im getting one next month
what you on about 10mph top end, a 106gti will wipe the floor with one acceleration wise too.
i had a zetecs courtesy car wen 106 was at bodyshop, i personally thought it handled cack, permanent tcs and no progressive cornering control you get with the 106, thats just my personal opinion though.
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Cupra Steve
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permanent tcs is pooh, but my mate broke his abs sensor which is the tcs sensor to which made it more fun! LOL! They do handle well.
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Steve
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i went overva hump i can normally take quite fast in the 106, the zetecs was bouncing around all over the place
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Cupra Steve
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was a courtesy car, probably fucked, my mates was very good when std, now dropped 40 mm on 'gmax' kit and it's even better!
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Shane
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zetec engines as said just lack power, my old fiesta si did
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Rachel H
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I would say the Zetec-S handles better than a 106, its more predictible.
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Rachel H
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AND WHY IS THIS THREAD ONCE AGAIN TURNED INTO A Vs 106 thread? FFS
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Steve
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in the wet yes in the dry no way hosay
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Steve
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quote:
Originally posted by Rachel H
AND WHY IS THIS THREAD ONCE AGAIN TURNED INTO A Vs 106 thread? FFS
cause 106gti was on his list of options
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topshot_2k
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my choice would be:
106 gti
1.6 sport
1.6 clio
Zetec s
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