new Ford Fiesta owner, some questions

[Louie Anson Ng]

Hi guys, my family just recently purchased a Ford Fiesta Trend sedan AT owner and I was hoping to get some information in preparation for the future (in case of repairs, etc) since I'm considered a newbie when it comes to automobiles. We bought it at Ford Commonwealth in cash with the following discounts and freebies:

50k cash discount
23k for insurance with AOG
Free LTO registration for 3 years

Platinum Magic tint
Rain gutter/window visor
seat cover
1 year era card
10L gas
standard matting
Free PMS for 1k (labor and parts) and 10k (labor only)


1. Is the deal considered a good one?
2. Based on what I read on the other threads, some dealers are known to be bad at servicing. The nearest Ford service center from my location is in Otis, but I haven't seen anyone around that has had their car serviced there. Is the service good in Otis and are there any other branches that have good services?
3. Are there already parts available for this model outside the casa, and are the prices for the parts almost the same as those of the Japanese counterparts?
4. Given the reputation that Ford has, should I be prepared for any broken parts within the next few months or years? The reason I chose this car over other Japanese brands was that the features that came with it, as well as a better looking interior (albeit a smaller legroom and headroom at the back) for me. My friends recommended getting the Vios instead as it is they said that Ford cars have a low fuel economy and the parts for Ford are hard to find, but I still chose this instead. It would be a shame if something bad happened to the car a mere months after purchase and people saying "I told you so."

Thanks

[dct]

sir, is this the new 1.5 fiesta? yung aston martin grille? maganda po deal nyo ah. can you refer me to your SA? thanks

[Louie Anson Ng]

opo sir, talaga? piniga kasi ng mom ko yung SA naawa nga ako eh, haha. pm ko nalang sa inyo

[bujaks]

how much po naging cash out mo?

[Louie Anson Ng]

sir full cash payment kami eh

[Louie Anson Ng]

bump ko lang po tong thread na to dahil may nangyari sa bagong biling Fiesta namin....wala pa kasing 2 days ginuhitan ng ibang tao....sa kalsada kasi kami nakapark sa gabi....may kaya po bang mag-assess kung mabilis lang matakpan yung scratch based sa picture?

[sirmykel]

bump ko lang po tong thread na to dahil may nangyari sa bagong biling Fiesta namin....wala pa kasing 2 days ginuhitan ng ibang tao....sa kalsada kasi kami nakapark sa gabi....may kaya po bang mag-assess kung mabilis lang matakpan yung scratch based sa picture?

depende yan kung kaya ng rubbing compound or wax, pakiramdaman mo yung scratch kung malalim o sa top coat lang. yan lang mahirap kapag nakapark sa labas yung sasakayan wala kau peace of mind kasi hindi nyo alam baka me tumata*^nta'o na.

[Louie Anson Ng]

Sir ganito po kasi ichura ng gasgas... medyo magaspang siya pag kinakapa, and gray yung nakikita kong color sa line mismo... I'm not sure kung top coat lang ang tinamaan or kasama na yung primer.. ang sakit lang sa puso wala pang 3 days nabinyag na ng ganyan....may bantay naman yung area namin na 2 na guardya, pero sinabi raw nila di raw nila nakita sino gumawa...we can't blame them di naman sila robot para 24 hours titigan sasakyan namin..haha
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[kyl04]

Mga brad patulong naman. i just bought a second hand ford fiesta sport 2012 model medyo manipis na ang brake pads eh. ano kaya pwedeng bilin na brake pads na di masyadong mahal medyo budgeted na ko eh hehe

[brainmafia_310]

Yung ganyang itsura boss repaint nbyan.

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[Nikkolee]

Hi there Kumusta mga ford fiesta trend at owner ok b Siya? I want to ask or give me some idea I can decide what to choose between ford fiesta trend at and mirage g4 gls at I'm a new driver and first time to buy my own car so I want to be ok please help to decide what's the best when it comes to fuel efficiency especially and the parts and all the things I need kc I already approved by Eastwest back sa loan ng mirage g4 106k down tapos nasa 13886 monthly for 5 years then sa ford 52k dp then 15,797 monthly for 5 years I don't know what to choice please

[AG4]

Hi there Kumusta mga ford fiesta trend at owner ok b Siya? I want to ask or give me some idea I can decide what to choose between ford fiesta trend at and mirage g4 gls at I'm a new driver and first time to buy my own car so I want to be ok please help to decide what's the best when it comes to fuel efficiency especially and the parts and all the things I need kc I already approved by Eastwest back sa loan ng mirage g4 106k down tapos nasa 13886 monthly for 5 years then sa ford 52k dp then 15,797 monthly for 5 years I don't know what to choice please

Have you test driven both? If you haven't try to test drive both cars first.

The Fiesta Trend costs more than a Mirage G4, but you end up with a more powerful (112PS vs 78PS), more solid B-segment car, it's also one of the safest in its segment.
The cheaper Mirage G4 is basically a stretched A-segment Mirage hatchback, this explains why it's as long as a B-segment car, but is a bit narrower like an A-segment car.
Although Mitsubishi markets the G4 as a B-segment sedan, it's more like an A plus-segment car.
You basically get what you pay for.

Note:
A-segment cars (Mirage, Spark, i10, Picanto, Celerio etc)
B-segment cars (Fiesta, Vios/Yaris, Sonic, Accent, Rio, City/Jazz etc)

About parts: Since the Fiesta is an ASEAN manufactured Ford, the cost of parts are close to that of most Japanese branded cars, a number of shops in Banawe also carry Ford parts.
There are also Ford Club Philippines members (FCP forum) who can help out if you need info on parts/ accessories.

[Nikkolee]

Thanks for the reply AG4 how about the fuel consumption matipid ba siya?

[Louie Anson Ng]

Thanks for the reply AG4 how about the fuel consumption matipid ba siya?

Which unit are you pertaining to?

[AG4]

Thanks for the reply AG4 how about the fuel consumption matipid ba siya?

I don't have the figures for the MT Fiesta, but according to Ford, the fuel efficiency figures of the 1.5 MT and 1.5 Powershift are almost identical.
From Top Gear Philippines' test of the Powershift sedan model...

A relaxing drive from Alabang, just before I hit gridlock approaching the EDSA-Ayala tunnel, yielded a fuel-consumption figure of 14.7km/L, while city driving returned 9.7km/L.

I haven't seen real world figures of a Mirage G4 MT, but the lighter Mirage MT (hatchback) can return around 11km/L city driving (during light traffic) according to an Autoindustriya test.

The 78PS Mirage G4 MT might be marginally less fuel efficient than the lighter Mirage hatch, but it's probably still more efficient than the 112PS Fiesta MT, but tests are usually done with a light load of course. Add more passengers and things might change.
Weaker engines with less torque are usually more sensitive to load changes, you could experience a greater drop in performance and fuel efficiency when you add more passengers.

You might want to bring some friends or family members too when you test drive the car.

[Nikkolee]

Hi there I'm pertaining to ford fiesta trend automatic transmission about fuel efficiency, still on the look for mazda 2 do you think it's a good choice? Mazda 2 automatic or ford fiesta trend automatic or mirage g4 automatic? Which is ok ?

[Louie Anson Ng]

Hi there I'm pertaining to ford fiesta trend automatic transmission about fuel efficiency, still on the look for mazda 2 do you think it's a good choice? Mazda 2 automatic or ford fiesta trend automatic or mirage g4 automatic? Which is ok ?

I think you should not be putting the G4 in the same category as the Fiesta and Mazda 2 as previously pointed out by AG4. However, to answer your question, in terms of fuel efficiency, there is no doubt that the G4 will yield the best results, as it the engine is only 1.2L and is the smallest of the three.

[AG4]

Hi there I'm pertaining to ford fiesta trend automatic transmission about fuel efficiency, still on the look for mazda 2 do you think it's a good choice? Mazda 2 automatic or ford fiesta trend automatic or mirage g4 automatic? Which is ok ?

Here's the Fiesta (AT) Powershift figures that I posted on the previous page...

A relaxing drive from Alabang, just before I hit gridlock approaching the EDSA-Ayala tunnel, yielded a fuel-consumption figure of 14.7km/L, while city driving returned 9.7km/L.

-Top Gear Ph

Hi there thank you for the information you given to me? So I think I'll choose Mirage G4 GLS AT? But overall which do you think is the best Mazda 2 AT? Ford Fiesta Trend AT? Because I'm little bit when it comes to down payment mirage g4 is 98k 13,881 monthly for 60months ford fiesta is 52k then 15,797 monthly for 60 months then mazda 2 45k then 16,391 for 60 months?

About the Mazda 2, you can still check it out if you want, but if you were to ask me, that model has been left behind. The Mazda 2 hasn't really received any updates and its competitors have gotten better since it landed on our shores.

The Mirage G4 is a stretched A-segment Mirage, it's technically a class lower than the Fiesta. This explains why the car is narrow and the doors are thin.
Like what I said earlier, you basically get what you pay for.

The Fiesta is a more solid global car and it's also one of the safest in its segment. It's is also known for its good handling and good NVH (Noise, vibration, and harshness) levels, this can be traced to its Ford of Europe roots.

My suggestion is try to bring some friends or family members along with you when you test drive the car.

Like what I mentioned on my previous post (bottom of the previous page), cars with weaker engines that produce less torque are usually more sensitive to load changes, you could experience a greater drop in performance and fuel efficiency when you add more passengers.

[Walter]

Mirage G4 GLS CVT
300 kms ODO reading
Highway 17.5 to 20 km / liter
City 11 to 14 km / liter
Extremely Heavy traffic 7 to 8.5 km / liter

First refuel, 2 bars on fuel indicator, 12.5 km / liter average, total distance 355 kms

[Nikkolee]

Hi there thank you for the information you given to me? So I think I'll choose Mirage G4 GLS AT? But overall which do you think is the best Mazda 2 AT? Ford Fiesta Trend AT? Because I'm little bit when it comes to down payment mirage g4 is 98k 13,881 monthly for 60months ford fiesta is 52k then 15,797 monthly for 60 months then mazda 2 45k then 16,391 for 60 months?