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09-10-2009, 07:41 AM
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Starter Motor
Join Date: Sep 2009
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Dear All
Looking at buying a s/h '05 auto 3dr with just over 100k, mostly long distance driving. what sort of things should I be aware of/look for, and what are the likely big ticket items for replacement/repair I could be up for? any advice greatly appreciated! regards okief |
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10-10-2009, 08:38 AM
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Join Date: Apr 2009
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Ive got an 04 WP for sale. 73,000 km plus 4 new tyres. Im in Sydney. Big ticket item is the timing belt replacement after 10 years or 115,000 kms I think.
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10-10-2009, 02:37 PM
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Starter Motor
Join Date: Sep 2009
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thanks for the response, Oscuro!
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10-10-2009, 04:26 PM
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Join Date: Nov 2007
Location: Liverpool, NSW
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I'm pretty sure the timing belt is at 150 000, well thats wat it is for the WQ anyway. And they are essentially the same car.
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2006 WQ Fiesta Zetec Sea Grey Interior:- MOMO Blue Leather Gear Knob, Window tint, Scuff Plates, ST Black & Blue Leather seats, Soundstream Amp & 5x7 speakers, Sony Headunit, Pioneer sub & Amp. Under the Hood:- Superchips ECU Flash Tune, Denso Iridium plugs, KV85 Magnecor Leads, BMC CDA Induction. Exterior:- Spoiler, clear side repeaters, Lowered (35mm) King Springs, Whiteline 22mm Rear sway bar, 2" cat back exhaust with a dual conversion, Konig 17" Hotswap with Kumho Rubber, HID's. |
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10-10-2009, 07:42 PM
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Starter Motor
Join Date: Sep 2009
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car's done 107, hate to be replacing one at 115k... having said that, intend to keep the car for 4-5 years, so doesn't really matter that much. cheers okief |
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11-10-2009, 12:20 PM
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Join Date: Apr 2009
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camshaft drive belt 150,000 km auxillary dive belts 150,000 km
flush/refill cooling system every 4 years brake fluid change every 2 years First buyer to come look at my WP for sale was believe it or not a Ford mechanic LOL he picked the eyes out of my car and decided not to buy it. Its still for sale if anyone is interested. Im going overseas so need to sell it. Im in Sydney. |
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11-10-2009, 11:19 PM
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FF.Com.Au Hardcore
Join Date: Jul 2005
Location: Victoria
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Not sure about anyone else, but mines still going good. It's at 113,000kms now and the only thing that needs changing was my tail lights and head lights, both lost cost items.
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14-10-2009, 04:04 PM
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Starter Motor
Join Date: Sep 2009
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in for window tinting today, and that's about all I'm doing to it for now. cheers! |
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Fiesta WP auto - advice please
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