first impressions

[shevek]

Loving the experience & the look.
Had to wait a month to get a blue zetec, arrived last week. It "replaces" a 2000 Astra which was okay but I spent a fortune (over $1000 a year) on (dealer) service and mech repairs. Hope to save a bit there.
Felt like down-sizing but Fiesta is the same width, 50kg lighter a bit shorter. It's the rounded corners & sloping bonnet that make it feel smaller. Raked screen & vast dashboard means a visit to tint-a-car.
Happy with rear drums & gear ratios around town, I dawdle in 3rd more than I should. Might be an issue in the country.
A taillight went after a few days. Minor but I feel a bit uneasy about build quality. ************ glovebox but the rest inside seems fine.
Taking it easy with the engine, handles and rides well, quiet.
So far, so good.