frankmehta gets a CARGASM: Ford Fiesta S Diamond White EDIT - REVIEW on pg10

frankmehta · 22nd February 2010, 21:50

IT's best left NOT PRODUCED! It was like a limited edition production that met with a good response. The exclusivity will remain, and more colours like this will be released. Expect something like this for the Figo as well. Maybe a Figo S (ahem, dreams)

sanjayc · 22nd February 2010, 21:54

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Originally Posted by Gilead

You took a drive to Calcutta. Do you think the steering was lifeless?

Have you driven Hyundais? They have a lifeless steering.

If you want confirmation, come over on some weekend and drive mine and see.

That is exactly the problem with me...In my appx 7yrs of car ownership, I have driven only Ikon & Fiesta (Got my driving lic on the day Fiesta was regd

).

Am going to put aside next month for a detailed TDs of all sedans/hatches. And then join in some "informative" bashing..LOL.

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Aquarius Blue discontinued...gosh..what happens to Gilead/Frank when they get scratches (on the car, i.e.)...will the a.s.s have the same blue color for repaint. Seems like time for triple teflon coating for the blue S. Now you know, why I went for MS.

Gilead · 22nd February 2010, 22:02

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Originally Posted by sanjayc

Aquarius Blue discontinued...gosh..what happens to Gilead/Frank when they get scratches (on the car, i.e.)...will the a.s.s have the same blue color for repaint. Seems like time for triple teflon coating for the blue S. Now you know, why I went for MS.

Frank has a white so he is good. I have the Aquarius

But sourcing paint should not be an issue. Ford regularly discontinues colors. I have a feeling Morello will go next.

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Originally Posted by frankmehta

IT's best left NOT PRODUCED! It was like a limited edition production that met with a good response. The exclusivity will remain, and more colours like this will be released. Expect something like this for the Figo as well. Maybe a Figo S (ahem, dreams)

Any idea how many S they manage to move in a month? Like 50?

Live To Jive · 22nd February 2010, 22:12

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Originally Posted by frankmehta

IT's best left NOT PRODUCED!

That is being selfish. Already making sure your car has better resale.

frankmehta · 23rd February 2010, 00:29

My car is white, guys ;-)

And I was dying for the Aquarius Blue, but found the white one for an ULTRA cheap price. Hence bought it. Not ruing the decision though! She looks very pretty in white.

Update:
Crossed 5000 Km yesterday :-P

abhipuru16 · 23rd February 2010, 09:11

Man! I was like in shock for a moment hearing they discontinued the "S". But, happy to hear it's just the Aquarius Blue Colour. You sure na they aren't discontinuing the S?

Gilead · 23rd February 2010, 10:02

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Originally Posted by abhipuru16

Man! I was like in shock for a moment hearing they discontinued the "S". But, happy to hear it's just the Aquarius Blue Colour. You sure na they aren't discontinuing the S?

Only Ford knows for sure.

But as of now, the S is still available. Get it now before it's too late if you are really keen on it.

frankmehta · 23rd February 2010, 23:21

Check out how delectable the team-bhp stickers look! (yes, got them on, finally!)

yogi1771 · 23rd February 2010, 23:32

Frank get the Bhavna Ford stickers removed,they completely spoil the look.

frankmehta · 23rd February 2010, 23:34

When my car went in for it's rack problem for the first time, someone at Bhavna Ford scraped off the Shaman Ford sticker and put their own. LOL. Pretty cheesy ;-)

frankmehta · 27th February 2010, 12:17

Went to Bhavna to have my older rack placed back into the car. The car has almost completed 6 months, hence they offered to complete the 2nd Free service. I agreed. The car is coming back today and I shall be receiving her with open arms.
Engine oil, oil filter and other ancillaries are going to be changed. The bill is Rs. 1104 for the same. Is it fine????

AND, have a look at THIS! Note the circled area in red on this!

frankmehta gets a CARGASM: Ford Fiesta S Diamond White EDIT - REVIEW on pg10-img-1600x1200.jpg

I asked what this means. They said I was a JDPower customer.

Dunno what that means but it sure is a pleasure when everyone at the workshop refers to my car as a VIP/JDPower customer's car. Absolutely EVERYONE in the workshop from the Floor manager to the service advisor to the reception staff referred to it as that!

kiku007 · 27th February 2010, 12:55

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Originally Posted by frankmehta

AND, have a look at THIS! Note the circled area in red on this!
Attachment 296204

I asked what this means. They said I was a JDPower customer.

Dunno what that means but it sure is a pleasure when everyone at the workshop refers to my car as a VIP/JDPower customer's car. Absolutely EVERYONE in the workshop from the Floor manager to the service advisor to the reception staff referred to it as that!

Where is this VIP Pass issued?

sanjayc · 27th February 2010, 13:05

Kishore, Just a couple of shouts and curse-words will get you the VIP-tag. Sometimes, "Jinxed" tag as well. However, both VIP/Jinxed customers are treated equally;-} I am not sure what the F after VIP stands for!!!

In my MPL-Ford/Ikon days, I had this similar thing printed in the job sheet/invoices. Never got any special treatment though. It may have been something to do with my "newbie"-ness I think...so that they can milk obscene amount of money at every visit, without any prior-history of questioning the invoicing/work details - totally at the mercy of the SA. Things are different post TBHP visits, though.

nairrk · 27th February 2010, 13:17

VIP-F Customer = VIP - FORD Customer!?
@frank, you had a rack problem - now you got VIP status?
Enjoy the privileges!

nura · 27th February 2010, 14:51

@frankmehta
Hey, that's cool! Congratulations. Here's hoping we see VVIP printed on your 3rd service bill.

22nd February 2010, 21:50	#466
frankmehta Senior - BHPian Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Mumbai Posts: 4,029 Thanked: 3,667 Times View My Garage	IT's best left NOT PRODUCED! It was like a limited edition production that met with a good response. The exclusivity will remain, and more colours like this will be released. Expect something like this for the Figo as well. Maybe a Figo S (ahem, dreams)
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23rd February 2010, 00:29	#470
frankmehta Senior - BHPian Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Mumbai Posts: 4,029 Thanked: 3,667 Times View My Garage	My car is white, guys ;-) And I was dying for the Aquarius Blue, but found the white one for an ULTRA cheap price. Hence bought it. Not ruing the decision though! She looks very pretty in white. Update: Crossed 5000 Km yesterday :-P
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23rd February 2010, 09:11	#471
abhipuru16 BHPian Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Faridabad Posts: 719 Thanked: 40 Times	Man! I was like in shock for a moment hearing they discontinued the "S". But, happy to hear it's just the Aquarius Blue Colour. You sure na they aren't discontinuing the S?
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23rd February 2010, 23:21	#473
frankmehta Senior - BHPian Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Mumbai Posts: 4,029 Thanked: 3,667 Times View My Garage	Check out how delectable the team-bhp stickers look! (yes, got them on, finally!) Attached Thumbnails
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23rd February 2010, 23:32	#474
yogi1771 BHPian Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: mumbai Posts: 697 Thanked: 16 Times	Frank get the Bhavna Ford stickers removed,they completely spoil the look.
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23rd February 2010, 23:34	#475
frankmehta Senior - BHPian Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Mumbai Posts: 4,029 Thanked: 3,667 Times View My Garage	When my car went in for it's rack problem for the first time, someone at Bhavna Ford scraped off the Shaman Ford sticker and put their own. LOL. Pretty cheesy ;-)
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27th February 2010, 12:17	#476
frankmehta Senior - BHPian Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Mumbai Posts: 4,029 Thanked: 3,667 Times View My Garage	Went to Bhavna to have my older rack placed back into the car. The car has almost completed 6 months, hence they offered to complete the 2nd Free service. I agreed. The car is coming back today and I shall be receiving her with open arms. Engine oil, oil filter and other ancillaries are going to be changed. The bill is Rs. 1104 for the same. Is it fine???? AND, have a look at THIS! Note the circled area in red on this! I asked what this means. They said I was a JDPower customer. Dunno what that means but it sure is a pleasure when everyone at the workshop refers to my car as a VIP/JDPower customer's car. Absolutely EVERYONE in the workshop from the Floor manager to the service advisor to the reception staff referred to it as that! Last edited by frankmehta : 27th February 2010 at 12:30.
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27th February 2010, 13:05	#478
sanjayc BHPian Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Chennai Posts: 953 Thanked: 8 Times	Kishore, Just a couple of shouts and curse-words will get you the VIP-tag. Sometimes, "Jinxed" tag as well. However, both VIP/Jinxed customers are treated equally;-} I am not sure what the F after VIP stands for!!! In my MPL-Ford/Ikon days, I had this similar thing printed in the job sheet/invoices. Never got any special treatment though. It may have been something to do with my "newbie"-ness I think...so that they can milk obscene amount of money at every visit, without any prior-history of questioning the invoicing/work details - totally at the mercy of the SA. Things are different post TBHP visits, though.
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27th February 2010, 13:17	#479
nairrk Senior - BHPian Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Kannur Posts: 2,446 Thanked: 687 Times View My Garage	VIP-F Customer = VIP - FORD Customer!? @frank, you had a rack problem - now you got VIP status? Enjoy the privileges!
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27th February 2010, 14:51	#480
nura BHPian Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Kolkata Posts: 603 Thanked: 18 Times	@frankmehta Hey, that's cool! Congratulations. Here's hoping we see VVIP printed on your 3rd service bill.
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