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06-05-2007, 08:58 PM
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Join Date: Jan 2006
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Hey Guys,
Just bought a black demo Zetec (1 year old, 6000ks on its clock, new rego). $5k off retail and a better than redbook trade for my XR6T (boy was that painful trying to get dealers to give me a trade that didn't make me scoff). Anyhoo - I'm pretty chuffed. The car is in pristine shape (as in, I can't believe its a year old sort of shape), except for one thing. The outside window seals (the plastic strip at the base) seem to be very weathered. I figured at the time, a splash of armor-all on 'em will restore the lustre, however, I saw in another thread someone alluding to having theirs replaced by the dealer? So it sounds like this a common problem? And will the dealership replace them under warranty if armor-all/Meguires type product doesn't help? And if not, has anyone bought replacements (pricing). And has the problem been rectified with the new strips? You'd think with the Fiesta being german built, the strips would be quite hardy; having to put up with european winters and all! Looking forward to picking it up, but very sad to lose the XR6T. Might need to take a nice long sentimental drive (*cough* belting *cough*) in her before hand over. |
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07-05-2007, 01:34 AM
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Join Date: Feb 2006
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Congrats
 Mine are the same. I'm hoping to get them replaced under warranty at the 15K service - 4000 Kms away. Will be interested to hear how you go. |
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07-05-2007, 09:23 AM
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Death B4 Decaf
Join Date: Mar 2006
Location: South Hobart
Posts: 731
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Mine are getting replaced too. They got some in, but found they were damaged in transport. My local ford dealer can never get things right first time.
That reminds me, I better ring them to see if they're in yet. Enjoy the Zetec Bobski.
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06 fiesta Zetec in Tango. Factory scuff plates, mats, spoiler & leather gear knob. K&N panel filter. Focus clear side indicators. Colour coded. |
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07-05-2007, 01:34 PM
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FF.Com.Au Hardcore
Join Date: May 2006
Location: Sydney, NSW
Posts: 2,368
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A forum member by the name of "bru20vt" got his window seals replaced as they're flaking. It sounds like a common problem on the WQ Fiestas. Mine looks like they're starting to flake and I'll get Ford to replace it.
Congrats on the new Fiesta, bobski. Just wondering, where are you located? If you're in Sydney... we NSW guys often go for a cruise and stuff. It's a whole lot of fun, you should come along if you're able to. The next one is on Sunday the 27th May. |
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07-05-2007, 01:42 PM
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I live in the blue mountains, but I'm super busy at the moment. I'll check back to see when I'm a little bit more freed up as that sounds like fun.  :
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08-05-2007, 03:18 PM
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