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Hi,
I bought a new Ford CLASSIC 1.4 TDCI Titanium in April 2015. Costed me about 9.12 lakhs on street with a 100000km warranty for 2 years. Many of my close peopl cautioned me that I am probably choosing a model that will be out of sight soon. Well, I knew it but has my own reasons to go for this car. Well I dont wish to get into commercialised discussion but let me put some key experiences forthright.
Bought it at METRO FORD, Bangalore. No specific preference just that they responded to my queries when I started my search for a car.
1. I have run 4500kms in a month and the car has returned a respectable fuel economy of 23-26 kmpl on highways.
2. Air con is really nice though not chilling like my Wagon R or Nano that we use for city drives.
3. The car is not very powerful but what I liked against it is the linear fashion in which the TDCI delivers the power. I owned a LINEA before this and that was a fantastic car but the drive on FORD CLASSIC is really smooth.
4. The music systems and bluetooth is amazingly good and I can assure you that you will fall in love with it.
5. The suspensions are really nice, smooth and the NVH is really good and keeps away noises on the road. However there is a gruntle from the engine that you can make out in the cabin. No complaints as Diesel is a heavy fuel and you cant really help it.
6. Most importantly, though the car looks light from the outside the CLASSIC is a really heavy car and that too with a low slung body of just 170mm road clearance - this car sticks to the road when you accelerate on highways.
7. where the FORD CLASSIC really scores is the view that you have from the drivers seat. Amazing!! that one way to put it - no blind spots and great view for a driver. havent seen that on too many sedans - love my Wagon R for that.
8. The soft spot I can tell you is the steering system - while I can assure you that the car is most stable and you can turn it spot on with the wheel - the system is driven by a hydraulic power pump (old technology) making it a tad bit heavy in the city drive. I honestly dont mind as I whip my NANO on bangalore streets and that the boy who is really fast in the small lanes and tight traffic. The FORD CLASSIC is my horse for long journeys.
9. The BOOT is a bit smaller than the ETIOS (which I did compare before buying) - but the interior quality make up for all those shortcomings. The CLASSIC has very upscale interiors with fabric seating, beezeled finishes and reading lamps in the front and side. you also get alloy wheels and full featured bluetooth system ont he Titanium. All power windows and push open rear boot opener which is a nice feature.
10. Top this up with ABS and airbags for safety when you really do long drives, I am fine with it. The drive lights are nice and the fog lamps go around doing their jobs with ease. The side blinkers on the rear view mirrors are a nice feel.
Most importantly, keep in mind that you are not going for a sub four meter sedan (AMAZE, ZEST, DZIRE) where you compromise on ride comfort, space and fit n finish. The FORD CLASSIC still is a BIG CAR at 4330mm for a small BUDGET, that gives you feel of sitting into lap of LUXURY when you step into the cabin that neatly laid out with space for bottles, magazines, goggles, and other essentials.
Serive aspects so far havent had issues and many users that I spoke first hand at the service centres before picking up the car did tell me that the service cost is about 4k - 5k if the maintenance is done properly. This is a fair ask when you travel so much.
I think for the money that I have spent the ROI is satisfactory. I am loving the drive right now and will keep you guys posted as the ODO move upwards of 10K sooner than later. I am running a start up and for me stretching every rupee is important and the CLASSIC is definitely worth every dime I put on the table.
Great Fuel Economy, Very linear power delivery on TDCI, Top of the line features, Great Audio systemLooks dated. But seriously nothing.Exterior/Styles
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Purchase New | Driven forFew thousand kilometers | Mileage24 kmpl |
Exterior Looks real CLASSIC and it looks like yesteryears car in actual.
Interior (Features, Space & Comfort) Decent for the cost spent, Comfort is ok, Best thing is the suspensions. You need to experience it in a pothole to know how good it works.
Engine Performance, Fuel Economy and Gearbox Excellent I would say with the specifications.
Ride Quality & Handling Ride quality is awesome and same is handling. ONly negative is its heavy clutch and steering which might pain you left legs and right shoulders in long run.
Final Words 4/5 always. I always love the car and 55K clocked in 3.5 years that too 90 percent ran on highways. Now I feel I must get an automatic car cz of the effort I put in for the long drives. But I still love this car to my heart.
Areas of improvement 4/5 always. I always love the car and 55K clocked in 3.5 years that too 90 percent ran on highways. Now I feel I must get an automatic car cz of the effort I put in for the long drives. But I still love this car to my heart.
Heavy feeling on high speeds, maneuverability, high speed reliability, cornering expert,HighwayKingHeavy clutch and SteeringExterior/Styles
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Purchase New | Driven forIts my mate since ages | Mileage18 kmpl |
Exterior - Decent and aggressive looks , without any curvy flashlines .
Interior (Features, Space & Comfort), thigh support low , bluetooth stereo is a boon , cup holders are big enough to put one litre standard bottels or even more than that .
Engine Performance, Fuel Economy and Gearbox- till date no issues , however there claim of 32Kmpl is marketing story , doesnt give more than 14-15 on sity and 19-20 on highway .
Ride Quality & Handling- good , except it makes a thud sound when goes on potholes .
Final Words- have driven the car 37K plus Km in one year and feel like its was a good desicion to discard Dzire , etios , SX4 and and amaze,overcall a great car with full features , nothing stands in this price and value it has given to me . No matter lot of critics for ford for maintainance but till date its fine , first paid service 3.7K secong 4.2 and third 4.7 K . where is cost then ?
Areas of improvement dealer conscience .very bad experince during sales as well as during services .
feature rich car, Handling at high speeds , and comfortable to drive on city and highwaysDealers-specifically VGO Ford , faridabad
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Purchase New | Driven forFew thousand kilometers | Mileage16 kmpl |
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Purchase New | Driven forFew thousand kilometers | Mileage20 kmpl |
Exterior No nonsense perfect sedan look... With Rs 15000 added chrome features gives excellent look. Alloy wheels, air bags at that cost. You feel guilty of cheating ford.
Interior (Features, Space & Comfort) Very good interior feel. shortage of storage space.
Engine Performance, Fuel Economy and Gearbox After owning Palio-2002 for 10 years, it was real challenge to find a car that will not frustrate you on driving seat. But slowly I understood that I have to live with the turbo lag if I want a diesel. I went around for all options within 10L (Fiat, Mahindra, Nissan, volkswagen, Skoda, Hundai, Honda, Maruti, Renault). After all careful test drives I could shortlist some of them but with compromises on features within 10L.
This was the only offer suited everything except its 68 bhp on papers. But the acceleration was amazing. I had three test drives, Last one on Palm Beach Road to check 0-100 which came 17 sec with me on wheels. TDCi can well push back passangers on their seats with 68 bhp. In addition it could accomodate 3 people on back seat which many of new cars are unable to do.
I have driven more than 1000 in last month and got 15.5kmpl. Gears are very strict on ranges 0-15, 15-30, 30-45, 45-60, and 60 beyond you must be on 5th gear. This is bit disadvantage initially, But if you follow this religiously, the tdci rewards you with very good torque on all speeds.
Ride Quality & Handling This is the most promosing part for ford classic. It is a drivers car. You are most comfortable during all maneouvers. I did a Pune trip quite comfortable @ 130-140 kmph. I Added a parking assistance camera and sensors which makes life much easier.
Final Words I am not missing my Palio except for the strict gears and a small turbo lag.
Areas of improvement Storage spaces at front.
Price tag, Great driving, Suprising performance of 68bhp TDCi.Turbo lag, Lack of storage vaultsExterior/Styles
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Purchase New | Driven forFew thousand kilometers | Mileage16 kmpl |
Exterior
It's a generation older than others but still looks decent.
Interior (Features, Space & Comfort)
Interors are good..No fuss..its spacious enough for 4 and haf people though seats both front and back are smaller compared to others which is bit unesay to sit. Also would have appreciated if they could have offered steering mounted buttons as well. Also to mention AC and Music system both are very good...
Engine Performance, Fuel Economy and Gearbox
Good engine bit frugal on first gear but picks up fast. Mind you one of the best driving machin. You will always be happy driving this machine. Love this car on highways. I get good economy on city 18 with AC and 24 -25 on highways..but i keep a check on my speed. On a normal driving in city you will get 15-16 easily with AC
Ride Quality & Handling
Ride quality is good enough..will give 4 out of 5.
Final Words
At 8 and something you cannot get any better deal. Its a perfect car..no complaints...
Areas of improvement
Seat sizes are big let down also should work on exteriors if they want to continue with this car.
Overall good packageNeed to work on seat size
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Purchase New | Driven forFew thousand kilometers | Mileage18 kmpl |