#50466 - 16/07/06 07:26 PM
Hello everyone im new
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n00b
Registered: 16/07/06
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Loc: West Mids
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Hello to one and all,im chebaroony from Wednesbury , West Mids. Ive had a fiesta zetec-s tdci on order now since April and still im told a further 6-weeks. As you might expect  Anyway im told an ST would be 2 weeks ( ish ) so im here having a look around and considering my options . fantastic site by the way , any thoughts or comments on the above very welcome see you later cheb x
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#50468 - 16/07/06 07:57 PM
Re: Hello everyone im new
[Re: babyboom]
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n00b
Registered: 16/07/06
Posts: 15
Loc: West Mids
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hello babyboom , im trying to talk myself into the ST, but i just cant commit to a YES OR NO help me a little ?
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#50469 - 16/07/06 08:04 PM
Re: Hello everyone im new
[Re: chebaroony]
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Registered: 06/06/06
Posts: 11557
Loc: somewhere in the world
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two thing ST is fast, fun great handling and look superb.  Zetec-s tdci first it a diesel  not a good start its similar to an ST its economical to run and to insurance compared to the ST which is not economical at all and pricey to insurance. That depend of ur budget and how much ready to spend for ur car. If ur driving a lot get TDCI cheaper, if not get the ST If I was u got for the ST 
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#50470 - 16/07/06 08:21 PM
Re: Hello everyone im new
[Re: babyboom]
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n00b
Registered: 16/07/06
Posts: 15
Loc: West Mids
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I know all of that , thats why its so hard for me to say yay or nay, but since ive had a lot of thinking time whilst waiting, there are a few things that ive
noticed.
1,i think im beginning to dislike the headlamps .
2,the st sits a tad too high for my liking .
I know these things also apply to the zetec-s , and i know i can change them if i really want to, but im messing around with a brand new car .
will the changes (especially lowering the height) affect my warranty and will it affect my insurance , if so by how much ?
If i can get it lowered and maybe change the lamps then looks wise i would go for it tomorrow ( i think lol )
hell its doin my head in.
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#50471 - 16/07/06 08:22 PM
Re: Hello everyone im new
[Re: chebaroony]
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n00b
Registered: 16/07/06
Posts: 15
Loc: West Mids
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is it ok to chat in this section or maybe go elsewhere?
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#50472 - 16/07/06 08:32 PM
Re: Hello everyone im new
[Re: chebaroony]
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Driving  a s Daily
Registered: 26/06/05
Posts: 23756
Loc: Whitehaven, Cumbria
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Hi there Welcome to the site and forum. I'm guessing you're not liking the little blob that is there on the facelift headlights? I'm pretty sure that you can change them if you dislike them. Certainly ones have been done on pre-facelift mk6 Fiestas, so I can't see any reason why it shouldn't be the case that they can be changed on the facelift. With lowering it, it will only affect the warranty in regards to to anything it affects. I.e. if something goes wrong because of lowering then the warranty won't be valid, for everything else the warranty will still apply. You would have to inform your insurer, but not sure how much it would add on. I'm sure someone whos lowered theirs will be able to answer this!! Take care  ChrisC
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#50473 - 16/07/06 08:48 PM
Re: Hello everyone im new
[Re: ChrisCumbria]
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n00b
Registered: 16/07/06
Posts: 15
Loc: West Mids
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cheers m8 not much sleep for me tonight (again)
decisions - decisions
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#50474 - 16/07/06 10:01 PM
Re: Hello everyone im new
[Re: chebaroony]
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Fiesta Nutter
Registered: 21/03/05
Posts: 3092
Loc: Isle of Wight
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#50477 - 17/07/06 10:02 PM
Re: Hello everyone im new
[Re: MattyST]
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n00b
Registered: 16/07/06
Posts: 15
Loc: West Mids
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hello again and thanks for the advice you're chucking at me , keep it coming.
just thought i'd update you a tad
right - insurance , spoke to my present people (direct line), quoted £495 for standard st then £606 for it lowered - OUCH
bearing in mind im 39 yrs and 18 months young i thought that was a touch high
i will be trying a few others tomorrow
cheers folks
cheb x
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#50480 - 18/07/06 01:21 AM
Re: Hello everyone im new
[Re: Fordie]
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Registered: 08/06/06
Posts: 174
Loc: newcastle upon tyne uk
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give admiral a call. you know you want to. norwich Onion as i like to call them didnt quote me happy.
dont ever use norwich union(onion)they are snide man!
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#50481 - 18/07/06 06:00 PM
Re: Hello everyone im new
[Re: calv_st]
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n00b
Registered: 16/07/06
Posts: 15
Loc: West Mids
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ok then admiral £820 thieves they are - bloody thieves
anyway my test drive is booked for tomorrow night,and im looking forward to it.
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#50482 - 20/07/06 07:07 AM
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[Re: chebaroony]
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Fiesta Fan
Registered: 14/03/06
Posts: 211
Loc: Hellfire Corner
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#50485 - 23/07/06 07:41 PM
Re: Hello everyone im new
[Re: STozz]
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Registered: 03/07/06
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hello again and thanks for the advice you're chucking at me , keep it coming.
just thought i'd update you a tad
right - insurance , spoke to my present people (direct line), quoted £495 for standard st then £606 for it lowered - OUCH
bearing in mind im 39 yrs and 18 months young i thought that was a touch high
i will be trying a few others tomorrow
cheers folks
cheb x
Cheb
Hey?!
So you're 41 then? 
Older than me - 40 in September! 
I pay £350 fully comp. Protected with only £100 excess.
I've had one claim in the last zillion years. I'm sure you could beat those quotes.
Steve 
Im 26 6 yrs no claims and pay £260 per annum?!!! WTF!!!!
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#50486 - 23/07/06 09:59 PM
Re: Hello everyone im new
[Re: michelle88]
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My real name is Dave
Registered: 27/04/06
Posts: 4703
Loc: Always on here these days !!!
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hello again and thanks for the advice you're chucking at me , keep it coming.
just thought i'd update you a tad
right - insurance , spoke to my present people (direct line), quoted £495 for standard st then £606 for it lowered - OUCH
bearing in mind im 39 yrs and 18 months young i thought that was a touch high
i will be trying a few others tomorrow
cheers folks
cheb x
Cheb
Hey?!
So you're 41 then?
Older than me - 40 in September!
I pay £350 fully comp. Protected with only £100 excess.
I've had one claim in the last zillion years. I'm sure you could beat those quotes.
Steve
Im 26 6 yrs no claims and pay £260 per annum?!!! WTF!!!!
Its a lot to do with the post code and the job you do....I always get hit for my job.....i have 13 years NCD and live in an OK postcode am 36 but still have to cough up £502 cos I work in the entertainment industry....I have always though the postcode & job thing is a scam but we seem to be stuck with the rubish system...some people must win I guess?
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#50487 - 26/07/06 09:29 PM
Re: Hello everyone im new
[Re: michelle88]
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n00b
Registered: 16/07/06
Posts: 15
Loc: West Mids
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hello again im told by my insurance that because its a 2nd car i have to start afresh with no no claims . sounds a big con to me , but other people tell me that its right- unless anyone knows different ?
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#50488 - 28/07/06 01:09 PM
Re: Hello everyone im new
[Re: chebaroony]
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Fiesta Nutter
Registered: 15/01/06
Posts: 3556
Loc: Tipton nr. Dudley, W. Mids
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hello again im told by my insurance that because its a 2nd car i have to start afresh with no no claims . sounds a big con to me , but other people tell me that its right- unless anyone knows different ?
That would be correct.
But if your other car is a lower group than your ST transfer the no-claims bonus to the ST and start a new policy on the other car
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