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New fiesta zetec. Deal any good?

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  • MORPH3US
    MORPH3US Posts: 4,906 Forumite
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    My g/f has the 1.4 in the old model and its not powerful at all... I hate to think what the 1.25 would have been like....

    Don't know if they changed the engines much when they brought the new model out though.
  • alared
    alared Posts: 4,029 Forumite
    http://www.autobytel.co.uk/NewCars/NewCarDetails.aspx?Car=40956

    £10,342 is the best I can find for a Zetec.
    They seem to have done away with the "Style" and brought out an "Edge" model.
    Micky Mouse RRP`s, the manufaturer`s crying to the government they`re going bust and then rip off the public by increasing prices by a couple of grand.
  • Chippy_Minton_2
    Chippy_Minton_2 Posts: 1,839 Forumite
    superdon wrote: »
    Well, put myself out the misery and ordered this morning.


    As you've done the deal, I'll say no more.;)
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  • bclark
    bclark Posts: 882 Forumite
    Chippy_Minton wrote: »
    As you've done the deal, I'll say no more.;)
    What a shock. :rolleyes:
  • superdon
    superdon Posts: 317 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture Combo Breaker
    The 1.25 feels similar in power to my current 1.4. And I am happy enough with the current 1.4 I have. It seems the updated 1.25 engine is well liked and reviewed.
  • alared
    alared Posts: 4,029 Forumite
    So what`s the bottom line ,how much did you actually get the 1.25 zetec with non metalic paint for?
  • matt1987
    matt1987 Posts: 899 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 500 Posts Name Dropper Combo Breaker
    I had an email yesterday at work, and we get very very good discounts at Fiat and Alfa group. I can get the Fiat sport with leather seat, cruise control, Bluetooth, Electric air con, and electric mirrors and all the rest for £10500, instead of £15000!

    Problem is I dont really like the Fiat, and I want a diesel engine!

    I think my ford guy is phoning me today so lets hear what he says!
  • bclark
    bclark Posts: 882 Forumite
    matt1987 wrote: »
    I had an email yesterday at work, and we get very very good discounts at Fiat and Alfa group. I can get the Fiat sport with leather seat, cruise control, Bluetooth, Electric air con, and electric mirrors and all the rest for £10500, instead of £15000!

    Problem is I dont really like the Fiat, and I want a diesel engine!

    I think my ford guy is phoning me today so lets hear what he says!
    Which Fiat is it? If its the Grande Punto then that is a pretty nice Car, I test drove one a year back and I was impressed.
  • superdon
    superdon Posts: 317 Forumite
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    alared wrote: »
    So what`s the bottom line ,how much did you actually get the 1.25 zetec with non metalic paint for?

    On the paperwork it's £10133. Including Bluetooth and 12 months vel.

    I also got the decent part ex price against it.
  • matt1987
    matt1987 Posts: 899 Forumite
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    edited 5 November 2009 at 12:43PM
    Hi all, well done for ordering superdon! You got a smashing deal!

    Yeh the Fiat I was on about was a 5dr Grande Punto.

    The guy from Bristol street just rang, the one who I dealt with last year. He said the used car guy made a mistake on my PX value, and has now offered me £5500 which sounds much better, but I am sure with a bit of haggling I may be able to get a bit more.

    With regards to the price of the car.... I want a Fiesta Titanium 1.4 tdci, 5 door with metallic paint and Bluetooth thrown in.

    He is going to work his magic and come back to me tomorrow morning. As it stands the figure I was quoted was £13995. This is way off my target price. I have also been told this morning that I will be eligble for a Police discount as it says on the Police fed website. So I will get a further discount on that price, and they say they will give me a loyalty discount. I am aiming for £12000.

    Superdon, I told my guy about your deal and he reckons its less than what they pay for them at my dealership. I would love to show him proof of your deal because he doesnt believe me!

    Lets see what tomorrow morning brings!
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