Fiesta Scrappage?

Boardwatcher

So i've been hearing a lot about how good the new fiesta's supposed to be and it got me thinking it might be a contender as a replacement car for my 2002 Nissan.

Now heres the problem, my car would not qualify for the scrappage scheme. But I have a relative who has a 99 reg. Would it work for her to scrap her car and buy the new fiesta with my money and then sign it over to me. I would also give her my old car.

Just wondering. Also wonder whether the petrol or the diesel is better.

The Pontiac

Yes, no problem with that at all. She'll just have to transfer ownership to you (and visa versa) when she receives the Vehicle Licensing Certificate. You should be getting the Fiesta Style 1.25 petrol for at least €12,600 under the scrappage scheme. The entry level Style model comes with alloy wheels as standard too. Not sure if the 1.25 petrol engine Style model comes with the 60bhp or the 82bhp engine btw. The diesels are more expensive, but not sure of the prices under the scrappage scheme, sorry.

Boardwatcher

Hey Ollie thanks for that.

So it may well be a contender then. I will go and take one out for a spin on saturday when i am passing the ford dealers.

I used to have a 2002 1.25 zetec some years back. It was a nippy little car. I wonder if the current one is much the same performance wise. I will have to have a look at what equipment comes with what spec, as i am not a fan of base models. Prefer to pay a few extra quid for a few more toys!:)

Macca3000

I got quoted 14500 for 1.4TDCi fiesta, bluetooth, alloys, metallic paint and delivery, under the scrappage scheme in Ford Navan

Henry Ford III

Macca3000 wrote: »

I got quoted 14500 for 1.4TDCi fiesta, bluetooth, alloys, metallic paint and delivery, under the scrappage scheme in Ford Navan

Shop around. That same car can be had for €500 less.

The Pontiac

Boardwatcher wrote: »

Hey Ollie thanks for that.

So it may well be a contender then. I will go and take one out for a spin on saturday when i am passing the ford dealers.

I used to have a 2002 1.25 zetec some years back. It was a nippy little car. I wonder if the current one is much the same performance wise. I will have to have a look at what equipment comes with what spec, as i am not a fan of base models. Prefer to pay a few extra quid for a few more toys!:)

Hi Boardwatcher,

Was your 2002 Fiesta the Mk IV or Mk V model? I'm not sure how the newer model would compare performance wise. But the newer model's 1.25 engine in the entry level Style model is actually the 82bhp engine.

There's an almost bewildering range of engines to choose from in the Fiesta range, but for us the best of the lot is the more powerful 1.25-litre unit. It's pokey enough and reasonably priced. Whatcar

The Fiesta I mentioned in my above post for €12,600 is the 5-Door 1.25 Style model, and this price includes delivery and met paint. I know someone that bought one at this price, so if one dealer can sell it for this price, then there's no reason why they all shouldn't. You might even be able to bring them down even more. There was quite a difference in prices by the dealers, so shop around. Best of luck with your test drive on Saturday.

Macca3000 wrote: »

I got quoted 14500 for 1.4TDCi fiesta, bluetooth, alloys, metallic paint and delivery, under the scrappage scheme in Ford Navan

Henry Ford III wrote: »

Shop around. That same car can be had for €500 less.

+1 for shopping around, especially with Ford dealers. So that would make the 1.4TDCi €1,400 more expensive than the 1.25 Style. Interesting info for the OP.

Henry Ford III

I've driven a 2010 Fiesta Titanium 1.25. Huge refinement for the class. 82bhp engine is smooth and willing.

p.s. 1.6 Ti-VCT with 120bhp is excellent too

Cionád

Henry Ford III wrote: »

p.s. 1.6 Ti-VCT with 120bhp is excellent too

The Zetec-S is really tempting me, and its 139g/km co2 so it qualifies for scrappage. Seen a white one up north last week, looked very well. Do you know if Ford are offering the same discount on it as they are on the other models?

The list price is €17,550, only 300 more than the 5dr 1.25 titanium...

Henry Ford III

Cionád wrote: »

The Zetec-S is really tempting me, and its 139g/km co2 so it qualifies for scrappage. Seen a white one up north last week, looked very well. Do you know if Ford are offering the same discount on it as they are on the other models?

The list price is €17,550, only 300 more than the 5dr 1.25 titanium...

I've no idea Cionad. You'd need to call a dealer to check.

Leonard Hofstadter

I know which engine I'd be having in my Feshty if the 1.6 is not that much dearer.

The 1.25 to be fair has a great reputation as well.

Henry Ford III

captainspeed wrote: »

I know which engine I'd be having in my Feshty if the 1.6 is not that much dearer.

The 1.25 to be fair has a great reputation as well.

The 1.6 Ti-VCT has €156 annual road tax too.

Boardwatcher

Thanks everyone for your input.

I will keep it in mind when visiting the dealer which i will do tomorrow.

My 2002 Fiesta which was the last of the 'old' model (as they were offering a discount before the new one came in that year) had the 1.25 zetec engine and was very peppy, perfectly adequate for my kind of motoring.:D