Dan295
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Originally posted by deano87
My girlfriend has a 1.4 16v MK4 and is a Ghia X. I was extremely impressed with the handling of that and the power, even being a Ghia, the 'comfort' model.
Imagine comparing a 1.6 16v Corsa Sport to a 1.6 16v Fiesta Zetec S. I know what I'd rather have.
my mates 1.25 wipes the floor with my 1.2 i mean literally, off the line its close but as soon as i take 2nd hes gone
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K2 GTi
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Originally posted by Dean_W
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Originally posted by corsa_nation
I've been looking into getting a Zetec S or the old VTR, i have only driven a vtr - how do they compare to eachother?
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Originally posted by deano87
Sounds good - I loved the greabox in my missus' 1.4 16v Fiesta, clutch is very short as well compared to a Corsa.
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Originally posted by Dave A
fiesta zetec is a far better car than a VTR.
All relevant to the thread 
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My 106 GTi in standard form was quicker than an ST My cousin has one too, and I beat him hands down with the straight through and filter (not that it adds much bhp)
Usual 106 owner fooking SPAM!!!!!
Whatever, only trying to help you, get your Fiesta then
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Dean_W
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Originally posted by K2 GTi
Whatever, only trying to help you, get your Fiesta then
Hows your comment help? Please, tell me, or have I got the wrong end of the stick?
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deano87
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Originally posted by Dan295
my mates 1.25 wipes the floor with my 1.2 i mean literally, off the line its close but as soon as i take 2nd hes gone
16v though, so hardly a fair comparison  but I reckon a 1.25 Fiesta is still faster than a 1.2 16v Corsa.
Them Zetec engines are notoriously fast though.
That's why I'm surprised the Zetec S, being described as 'slow' is a bit strange, because my missus' was far from it.
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Dan295
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Originally posted by deano87
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Originally posted by Dan295
my mates 1.25 wipes the floor with my 1.2 i mean literally, off the line its close but as soon as i take 2nd hes gone
16v though, so hardly a fair comparison but I reckon a 1.25 Fiesta is still faster than a 1.2 16v Corsa.
Them Zetec engines are notoriously fast though.
That's why I'm surprised the Zetec S, being described as 'slow' is a bit strange, because my missus' was far from it.
1.25 is a twin cam as well
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Dean_W
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Originally posted by deano87
That's why I'm surprised the Zetec S, being described as 'slow' is a bit strange, because my missus' was far from it.
It's the smooth delivery that does it I think Deano.
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deano87
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And, they look better than a normal MK5 Fiesta.
Where as a 1.6 16v Sport Corsa looks no different to a standard one, apart from door badges and spoiler.
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Dean_W
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Where as a 1.6 16v Sport Corsa looks no different to a standard one, apart from door badges and spoiler.
You know, that really pissed me off about the Sport, although it was pretty good at the same time, coz no-one knew what was under the bonnet
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cesil
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im off work till thurs n ive borrowed my ladies punto! c if i can get one sorted gonna ring up for one in stokport in a min
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Dean_W
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Originally posted by cesil
im off work till thurs n ive borrowed my ladies punto! c if i can get one sorted gonna ring up for one in stokport in a min
Heater control valves
Rusty sills
Dodgy fogs
Common faults apparently.
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RichR
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front fog lights are near impossible to replace - so make sure they're not broken
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Dean_W
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Originally posted by LiVe LeE
front fog lights are near impossible to replace - so make sure they're not broken
Why near impossible?
One of mines broken 
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RichR
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I still haven't found one 7/8 months on - I've had the bigger triangular Zetec model ones delivered, Scrapyard/breakers never have them in; ZSOC hasn't had any for sale; motor factors cant get them and ford were useless
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deano87
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Originally posted by LiVe LeE
I still haven't found one 7/8 months on - I've had the bigger triangular Zetec model ones delivered, Scrapyard/breakers never have them in; ZSOC hasn't had any for sale; motor factors cant get them and ford were useless
Are they similar to Focus ST170's? Might be an idea. . .
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Fad
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Originally posted by Dave A
fiesta zetec is a far better car than a VTR.
Nope would have the VTR hands down any day of the week! Not even funny how much quicker the Saxo is! The feel and response it gives is in another league.
Before anyone slates me I have driven both cars back to back and can make a fair judgement!
Zetec S is good out out of the box as an every day car, handling is sweet but performance is VERY lacklustre
But as Steve says anything you go to from a Corsa will imidiately feel better.
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JayCarr
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My mums got one, had it from near enough new. Good little car, its had no problems at all, not one thing has gone wrong. (touches wood) Its only done 27000 miles too. Look so much better than most top spec hatches in its class.
I used to drive it when my Corsa broke down, handles well, but felt slow coming from an XE.
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corsa_nation
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what sort of car can it be compared to with handling aspects?
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Dean_W
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Originally posted by JayCarr
but felt slow coming from an XE.
I have this problem too
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Ben G
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Originally posted by K2 GTi
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Originally posted by Brabus
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Originally posted by AlunJ
scariest car i've ever been for a ride in, my mate was going to buy one and took me for a test drive in it, took me round a roundabout so tight at speed liturally on top of the roundabout and squashed in by a bus - never been so scared in my life but very quick for what they are.... i bottled out of having a go lol!
they are slow for what they are.
I agree,my best mate has the ST and i feel they are overated in term of speed for what they are,
My 106 GTi in standard form was quicker than an ST My cousin has one too, and I beat him hands down with the straight through and filter (not that it adds much bhp)
the fiesta st is much more luxurious inside compared to a 106, also looks 100x better to look at. you can say that about any old car, an old starlet gt turbo is quicker than an st150 but the fiesta st is a much better drive and you get so much more comforts for your money.
it's like saying an old r32 skyline is faster than a new bmw. it's not all about speed, it's about comfort, the drive and the experience.
if i wanted a fast car i would've bought an older, less expensive car that was quick, but i wanted a nice, smooth and very good looking car so fiesta was perfect choice
i'd much rather have a fiesta st then a 106 gti IMO as it's newer and have more things to offer inside. only got 5 months to wait
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Ludacris Turbo
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Originally posted by corsa_nation
what sort of car can it be compared to with handling aspects?
Puma
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Jas
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Originally posted by Dan295
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Originally posted by deano87
My girlfriend has a 1.4 16v MK4 and is a Ghia X. I was extremely impressed with the handling of that and the power, even being a Ghia, the 'comfort' model.
Imagine comparing a 1.6 16v Corsa Sport to a 1.6 16v Fiesta Zetec S. I know what I'd rather have.
my mates 1.25 wipes the floor with my 1.2 i mean literally, off the line its close but as soon as i take 2nd hes gone
bacause you have 45bhp he has 75
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Jas
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Originally posted by Dean_W
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Originally posted by deano87
That's why I'm surprised the Zetec S, being described as 'slow' is a bit strange, because my missus' was far from it.
It's the smooth delivery that does it I think Deano.
60 in almost 10 seconds isnt fast though 
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richc
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Originally posted by Jas
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Originally posted by Dan295
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Originally posted by deano87
My girlfriend has a 1.4 16v MK4 and is a Ghia X. I was extremely impressed with the handling of that and the power, even being a Ghia, the 'comfort' model.
Imagine comparing a 1.6 16v Corsa Sport to a 1.6 16v Fiesta Zetec S. I know what I'd rather have.
my mates 1.25 wipes the floor with my 1.2 i mean literally, off the line its close but as soon as i take 2nd hes gone
bacause you have 45bhp he has 75
a mate has a 1.25 with a wank bodykit, still pulls hard for what it is even with the big wheels on.
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deano87
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Originally posted by Jas
60 in almost 10 seconds isnt fast though
Really? I swear my missus' was faster than that.
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