Great Diesel Car with a Petrol Punch

Hi... This is Ashok, I brought Ford Fiesta 1.4ZXI - TDCI in Nov-2008. It is now more than 1 Year I had drove this vehicle and think I will be able to provide correct review. Firstly the Pros: a) Fuel Economy is one the best in its Class... I had drove my car for more than 30,000 KM in a year and my actual expenses towards fuel is only Rs. 66,250.00 at an average of 16.70 KM/Ltr (2.05 Rs/KM). During this time fuel average ranged from 14 KM/Ltr (Vigourous City traffic in Mid Jun-2009 with full AC on) to - 19.48 KM/Ltr (Highway Drive from Delhi to Agra) b) Handling is Superb: I had drive this all 30,000 KM in a year and believe me it is a great car to drive. Sometimes you tend to feel the extent of driving experience which doesn't come till you start driving Rash/ high speeds where it is quite Noisy. as the matter of fact, any Diesel Vehicles are noisy and you really needs to accept the engine noise coming to your cabin. c) In most of the reviews of Ford vehicle particularly, there is always written about pricing of ford spares. My experience is somewhat different. I had 3 paid services and my average bill was around 4,000.00. (which includes polishing charges). I think spending around 10,000 - 15,000 rupees per year on your loved car costing more than 8 Lacs should be acceptable. As per my opinion, "Ford spares are costlier, but who needs it ?" I think this service cost will incrase by 2nd / 3rd year... and will update Now the Cons: a) First Cons is definately Rear Sitting. Whenever my mother sits in the rear seat. she is feeling she can't sit properly as the space between rear seat and back of front seat is too less. Just to mention I am able to feel that experience as I am always on driving seat and due to my height (5'-10"), I need to drive with front seat pushed till the end. Once front seat is pushed to the end, no body can sit on the rear seat comfortably. b) Ground Clearance: It is having very low Ground Clearance. It is good in terms of driving pleasure as this provides the stability to the vehicle during high speeds, But Thanks to the pot holes on Delhi Roads, this is one of the biggest problems I faced. C) Servicing from Dealer: This is also one of main features in most reviews of Ford Vehicles. Ford really needs to pull the socks of their dealers. I went to only one dealer in Noida (same dealer where I bought my vehcile in Mathura Road, Delhi), and faced quite some problems. first you need to book in advance for servicing. This is OK and same as other manufacturers, but they give you the time slot and service advisor name.. like you bring your vehicle at around 10:15 AM - 10:30 AM. But when you arrive at service station, as your service advisor is busy in other car (booked before/after your car (not to comment on special booking cars)), He will not entertain you till he is free, and other will not entertain you as they are not your so called service Advisor. In my 5 servicing (2 free + 3 paid) , It has never happened that my vehicle was attended on time frame given. This trend continues when the vehicle delivery is to be taken in the evening. More over, One time One of my Car's Head light bulb got fused, and It has taken more than 1 hour to replace !!!. Just to mention the Bulb was with me (in the Kit which comes along-with new vehicle) and not issued from their stores. Overall Ford Fiesta is one of the best diesel cars available in the segment minus the dealers.Good Fuel Economy, Aerodynamic LooksRear seating is Cramped, Low Ground Clearance, Poor Service from Dealers