DYL
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Picked up my new car last night!........Ford Fiesta Zetec S
I think i got a real bargain for this one....
FSH, by Ford...new cambelt.... 4 new A539s....new alternator....new battery....new bushes allround.....
I like it.
Im the 2nd owner....1st owner was a copper  ..
Havent had time to get pics....but ill have them up by tonight...
Any comments on the Zetec S? 
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Whittie
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Registered: 11th Aug 06
Location: North Wales Drives: BMW, Corsa & Fiat
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What colour is it?
Come to parc menai... bored in work
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DYL
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silver.....im in work untill 5...will be going to bangor straight after
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Ben G
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i love the mk5 zs, always wanted 1 in blue, had 2 settle 4 the mk6 variant though :-( you going to do anything to it? I'd suggest suspension, exhaust and just subtle mods like tints, smoked front and rear lights and detango indicators.
Post some pics and get on zsoc.com, some lovely examples on there. Hope you enjoy the ford mate!
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DYL
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this one is the mk5  ......gonna get an induction kit.....keep it subtle...
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Dean_W
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I got one. One word.........
Boring 
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DYL
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really? i like it myself.....pulls quite good aswell
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Dean_W
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I think that the engine is a bit soft. Not quick at all. Gearbox is nice and slick. Short throw and tight.
Interior is OK, seating position is crap. Fuel economy isn't that good either. Handling isn't that bad. Quite chuckable.
Overall I think it's a boring car. Seriously thinking of selling and buying something else.
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DYL
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so far i like it...gearbox is really nice.....
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RichR
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my missus' ZetecS; removed rub strips, colour coded plastic, lowered 40mm. Slight bad boy bonnet to take away the suprised look
I like it, relatively nippy and comfy to drive.
Notes of Caution:
1 - Don't smash a fog lamp they are near impossible to source. I still haven't managed after 6 months of trying.
2 - Oil warning light. This is not just a warning light- its a pul the fuck over you have not even a drop of oil left light. The ZS does seem to use a fair bit of oil as well.
3 - Rust on rear arches and behind doors, thats with all Fords though.
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DYL
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thats nice that mate!
I have similar plans in mind !!
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Dean_W
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I've got a smashed lamp. Been waiting for one for over 2 months...tossers 
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RichR
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BB Bonnet; barely noticeable but tidies up the front end a lot
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DYL
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you done any mods performance wise?
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RichR
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quote:
Originally posted by Dean_W
I've got a smashed lamp. Been waiting for one for over 2 months...tossers
Fog lamp?
I can't get one anywhee, no breakers have them, Ford couldn't get them, mechanic has tried everywhere as well. Pain in the arse considering it only went out of production a couple of years ago.
The lamp is fine on ours, it still works, but the glass is smashed right through.
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Originally posted by DYL
you done any mods performance wise?
Induction kit, sounds alright - no ntoiceable difference in performance.
and thats it. Its her daily drive, she doesnt need the ahssle of a highly modified car
[Edited on 11-02-2008 by LiVe LeE]
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cesil
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quote:
Originally posted by Dean_W
I think that the engine is a bit soft. Not quick at all. Gearbox is nice and slick. Short throw and tight.
Interior is OK, seating position is crap. Fuel economy isn't that good either. Handling isn't that bad. Quite chuckable.
Overall I think it's a boring car. Seriously thinking of selling and buying something else.
i feel the same about mine mate, gonna sell up soon. the only thing ive done to mine is a kn panel filter. nice enough car just a tad bland
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DYL
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ill be getting a induction kit....4 branch manifold and im gonna look into chipping it
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Ben G
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quote:
Originally posted by LiVe LeE
quote:
Originally posted by Dean_W
I've got a smashed lamp. Been waiting for one for over 2 months...tossers
Fog lamp?
I can't get one anywhee, no breakers have them, Ford couldn't get them, mechanic has tried everywhere as well. Pain in the arse considering it only went out of production a couple of years ago.
[Edited on 11-02-2008 by LiVe LeE]
try 6 years ago  
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Damian_666
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my zetec s lasted 40mins when the engine was fucked. she only got service 20k on the clock! after that ford, il never go back! and ford as a dealer are wankers!
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deano87
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quote:
Originally posted by LiVe LeE
2 - Oil warning light. This is not just a warning light- its a pul the fuck over you have not even a drop of oil left light. The ZS does seem to use a fair bit of oil as well.
Amen to that, on any of the Zetec engines (1.25; 1.4; 1.6; 1.7 iirc). It also has a tendency not to come on. Check your oil weekly, without fail.
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cesil
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i do x2 every week
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RichR
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Clare killed her engine, light came on 25 miles from home after she came to see me when I lived in Southampton; she backed off, took it easy and was gonna leave it overnight then fill up. She ended up having to replace the engine!
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stan_the_man
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The Yamaha 1.25 engines are junk (i dont know if they come in any ZS's) but jeeez they are really wank
Used to sell ALOT of these.
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deano87
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quote:
Originally posted by stan_the_man
The Yamaha 1.25 engines are junk (i dont know if they come in any ZS's) but jeeez they are really wank
Used to sell ALOT of these.
All the Zetec engines are made by Yamaha, well, my girlfriends 1.4 16v is. They aren't bad (from what I remember of driving it). The 1.4 16v is pretty quick as well - early MK5 Zetec S's had the Yamaha's, then they were changed for later models, don't know if Yamaha still made them though. . .
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mattk
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Quick compared to???
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