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Old 09-10-2009, 07:41 AM   #1
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Default Fiesta WP auto - advice please

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!
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Old 10-10-2009, 08:38 AM   #2
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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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Old 10-10-2009, 02:37 PM   #3
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thanks for the response, Oscuro!
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Old 10-10-2009, 04:26 PM   #4
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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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Old 10-10-2009, 07:42 PM   #5
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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.
can anyone confirm?
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.

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Old 11-10-2009, 12:20 PM   #6
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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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Old 11-10-2009, 11:19 PM   #7
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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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Old 14-10-2009, 04:04 PM   #8
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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.
thanks all for the responses, picked up the car yesterday and am loving it.
in for window tinting today, and that's about all I'm doing to it for now.

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