Ford Fiesta Hatchback 1.4L M/T

[mikey_civic]

I'm planning to buy one, i'm more of a 'manual' guy kasi... any tips? Ano po available colors for this variant? Thanks!

[tidus1203]

Available colors are black, red, and white I believe...

Tips? Just ask for as many freebies as you can like insurance for 1 year... Ask also for a cash discount. Wag kang papayag anything below P20K na discount, if they can give more the better...

[mikey_civic]

Thanks Sir Tidus! I think I'll get the red one. Is it the same red color that was featured in Top Gear months ago? Thanks also for the tip, I'll haggle as best as I can!

[tidus1203]

I think the one featured in Top Gear was the Chili Orange. However, that color is exclusive to the top of the line Fiesta Sport...

[spitshine]

yup tama si sir tidus. pang topof the line fiesta sport yung na feature sa top gear which is chilli orange.

[mikey_civic]

ahhh okay, sayang, nice color pa naman. siyanga pala, any feedbacks on this variant? positive and negative would be greatly appreciated! thanks again!

[AG4]

ahhh okay, sayang, nice color pa naman. siyanga pala, any feedbacks on this variant? positive and negative would be greatly appreciated! thanks again!

In the Philippines and other ASEAN markets, if you want a redish color for the Trend hatchback, there's no choice but to get the True Red color.


In other countries like Australia, Chili Orange is a standard color that's available on lower and mid-range models, even on sedans.

[mikey_civic]

thanks sir AG4 for the pics! okay din naman pala ang true red. okay lang po ba ang ride ng fiesta, especially on uneven roads, di ba cya matagtag?

[tidus1203]

Test drive is the answer to that... Frankly different people have different tolerances so its best you be the judge.

For me, its actually quite good...

[mikey_civic]

Thanks sir, went to the dealer yesterday, sadly wala silang test unit that time.... pa sked na lng ako. although from the recent reviews i have read, nvh and ride is as you said, 'quite good'.

[tidus1203]

NVH is best in class, ride is subjective...

[rnillas]

check mo muna ang mga reviews sa Ford fiesta for one para daw papel ang bumper sa likod
2. ang gasoline daw ay shell premium lang hindi bubukas ang gas tank para malagay ang panlagay ng gasoline kung hindi maaamoy ang shell premium gasoline. 3. nakadikit lang ng double edge tape ang mismong takip ng gas tank. 2 or three previous tsikot forums discuss many negatives sa for d fiesta. magsiguro ka lang....good luck

[mikey_civic]

Thanks for the feedback sir rnillas, I will try to read more... there is also the issue on the rack and pinion assembly daw. pero talagang shell premium lang, pano inaamoy? hindi ko ma getz.

[JJCarEnthusiast]

i think it's more of a figurative speech used by mr rnillas. what was explained to me by their SA is that only the nozzle of an certain kind of gas (but regardless of brand.) will open the gas tank. that way you don't have to worry about gas boys loading the car with diesel, etc.

[tidus1203]

Di lang Shell Preimum lahat ng unleaded pwede sa Fiesta... I dunno where the guy above pick that crap up?

The bumper is certainly no paper. Its steel. What you mean is the wheel wells which has a foam that covers it...

[mikey_civic]

thanks sir tidus, I myself was a bit confused, never encountered a car which favors one brand of gasoline... hehe.

[hausteam]

I have the exact model - true red 1.4 MT hatch. I'm very satisfied with the handling and ride comfort. The bumpers are plastic (like most new cars today). I consider this a "budget" sub-compact so even before I test drove it, I was not expecting luxury features and interiors. Bonus talaga ang good looks ng fiesta. Even without mods, maganda na sa paningin.

[mikey_civic]

thanks sir hausteam, ano na po ang mileage ng fiesta niyo? its good to hear na wala po kayong issues sa unit, i'm really inclined to choose this variant.

[hausteam]

I have the exact model - true red 1.4 MT hatch. I'm very satisfied with the handling and ride comfort. The bumpers are plastic (like most new cars today). I consider this a "budget" sub-compact so even before I test drove it, I was not expecting luxury features and interiors. Bonus talaga ang good looks ng fiesta. Even without mods, maganda na sa paningin.

I'm averaging 10 km/li in the city. My only issue with the fiesta is the poor sealing of the headlights (moisture inside). A lot of owners including me (except si Tidus - suwerte talaga sya sa unit nya) have already had their headlamps replaced.

Also, if you're graduating from a 1.6 li car, maninibago ka kasi mas mihana talaga ang hatak ng fiesta sa lower gears. Ok lang, there are after market options to boost engine performance if you really need it.

Good luck!

[earlkudos]

natawa ako sa comment ni rnillas... parang bad trip na bad trip sya sa Fiesta... ^___^

*mikey_civic
sir rest assured, the pros very far outweigh the cons... yes there is the watermarks issue, and the rack and pinion TRRGG sound...
but the ride and the value you get for the money is just among the best... besides, there are upcoming solutions to the mentioned issues. As per sir Tidus, test drive it, it you will certainly know the difference... best of luck sir!!!