Ford Fiesta Classic 1.6 SXi Ownership Review

[FJ CRUZER]

Thanks for the snaps. Visibility of windscreen sunfilms is reasonable. I am only afraid to install as it might affect during night times. Your car is a looker, by the way.

Drive Safe,
350Z

Thanks Vibhor for appreciating my car!

The ice-cool fades off at night to a extent that you do not feel any effect of the sun film. It goes as clean as the clear glass. No issues at all during night time. I have been driving in nights almost everyday for about 20-25 KM without any issues.

@FJ Cruzer, The car looks really nice. What are the Visibility %age? Are the prices for both Front and side screens Rs.4500? It seems inexpensive!

Cheers!

Thanks lxi!!

The specifications are as below. I agree it seems to be inexpensive. I got the deal through my Bro-I-Law; not direct but a long trail of friends!!!

Garware classic on sides & rear - 35-40% visibility; 45-55% heat rejection with 3 years manufacturer warranty @ visibility & heat rejection.
Shade >> Natural ash

Garware Ice-cool for Windshield - 70% visibility; 50-55% heat rejection with 5 years manufacturer warranty @ visibility & heat rejection

 

[lxi.]

Buddy, Aren't they illegal/ Too dark for the sides and rear?

 

[FJ CRUZER]

Buddy, Aren't they illegal/ Too dark for the sides and rear?

Unfortunately, they are!!

However, as I said in my first post about this; 100% RTO approved for all the glasses was over my budget at this point in time. Therefore, I went ahead with 100% approved for the windshield and not so for Sides & Rear!

I understand there has to be 50% visibility for Sides & Rear, but kya kare tonic M dominated in the case

I hope the new MVA does not dig my pockets!

 

[lxi.]

Oh, So Vitamin M has done all this!
No problem otherswise, But BEWARE OF COPS!
They caught my friend's Santro 70% Front and 40% on sides and He had to remove them and also give some Vitamin M!

 

[350Z]

The 70% visibility for front windscreen is legal. Anyways it looks good but I would check a couple of cars with front tints at night before proceeding for installation.

Drive Safe,
350Z

 

[FJ CRUZER]

Oh, So Vitamin M has done all this!
No problem otherswise, But BEWARE OF COPS!
They caught my friend's Santro 70% Front and 40% on sides and He had to remove them and also give some Vitamin M!

I hope to be lucky from such situations That's the best I can do.

@vibhor: May be I will try and capture a snap at night for visibility. I doubt I will have to keep the cabin light on and switch off headlamps for better understanding. I do not have a very good camera to reflect true scenario, however, I will try my best!

 

[350Z]

Holi is around the corner and I’m keeping her covered (My Maruti has already been a victim: http://www.theautomotiveindia.com/f...y/3464-how-protect-your-car-colours-holi.html). Anyways RC has arrived. I will visit the dealership again and check out about a few accessories.



Drive Safe,
350Z

 

[lxi.]

Yes, I am also planning to cover my cars! Need covers for Scorpy and City!
Last time,On holi, My city (White) was turned into pink by my Neighbour's child! :(

Hope we all have a happy, Safe and with Humans! Not Cars!

 

[350Z]

For the first time I could test the air conditioner of Fiesta last weekend. I must admit that it chills in no time. Fan speed II is sufficient to keep the cabin cool but turn it a level up from there on – You can hear the louder noise from the blower.

Drive Safe,
350Z

 

[Akash]

For the first time I could test the air conditioner of Fiesta last weekend. I must admit that it chills in no time. Fan speed II is sufficient to keep the cabin cool but turn it a level up from there on – You can hear the louder noise from the blower.

Drive Safe,
350Z

I guess thats common with all the cars. At higher speeds ie 3/4, the sound of blower does increase.

 

[350Z]

Yes, that’s not really an issue. It is comparatively lesser than 800 though.

Drive Safe,
350Z

 

[lxi.]

In my Alto also, The Blower noise increases when speed is set to 3/4. I usually keep it to 2. No need to exceed that because its already a chiller!

 

[350Z]

Three months of absolute bliss. Yes, Fiesta will be soon completing three months and the first service is due which I have already booked for April. I will update and also post the much awaited comprehensive initial ownership experience thereafter. Here's an image of her on the NH08.



Drive Safe,
350Z

 

[N222]

@ Vibhor - Nice Thread and write-up, it certainly helped me decide - process which was on for the last 40 odd days !! I'm taking the delivery of my New Fiesta SXI tomorrow ! :)

 

[Marun]

Hi Vibhor,

Waiting for your first service experience and ownership review.