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Commented on upender83's review

Bad Product
Ford Fiesta

Hi Upender, Would like to bring to your notice that engine problems can very well be the by-product of poor driving, adulterated fuel, careless maintenance etc.; My 1.4 ZXi Diesel is over 3 years old and has run approx. 47,500 kms. on Delhi roads, which are perpetually under repair.....but withou...t any engine problems. The only maintenance I conduct is the mandatory service after every 10000 Kms....read out my reviews on the Ford vehicles (Ikon-Petrol & Fiesta-Diesel). This vehicle is used for a lot of off-roading drives too. As far as cost of spare parts are concerned....as rightfully pointed out in another comment, except Hyundai and Maruti....all are expensive......ask any poor Chevy or Opel owner..... BTW, what is exactly wrong with the engine that is asking for these expensive repairs?? Cheers SMRead More

Reviewed Jim Corbett National Park

TIGER SIGHTING - JIM CORBETT TIGER RESERVE

The Tiger family has been very much in the news these past few weeks….and I take great pride in stating that I have seen one in the jungles of Jim Corbett National Park, just a few days ago - on 10th February, 2008 to be precise. A few colleagues & friends agreed that we needed an outing. ...Read more

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STILL FIDA OVER THE DIESEL FIESTA

Thanks Thankyou Paulsb02 & rohitthebest!! Rohit, my actual review would be under Ford Fiesta vehicles. MS had not segregated the Fiesta into the Petrol & Diesel versions till then. SM

Commented on alk_ranjan's review

“Chummi Puppi” rampant on Delhi roads!!
General Tips on Safe Driving

Good humor in there!! Well, in Delhi driving scratchless & dentless cars is strictly forbidden. SM

Commented on arunjitm's review

Problem with Ford India Services. Very poor
Ford Fiesta

Hello Mr. Arunjit, Sorry to know about the problems being faced by you. However, seems to be a freak case of electonic controls malfunction. However, this could be life threatening indeed. I work in South Delhi and live in West Delhi. So, I have experienced both dealers (South City & Harpreet) in... terms of service for my Ford Vehicles (Fiesta and Ikon respectively). Each is worse than the other till you are a soft customer. Most service center staff will not be adept at resolving these EC problems though. This is where the Company needs to step in to repair your car. Ford India must step in to replace the faulty electronic controls....immediately...as rightly pointed by another member...before the warranty expires. However, the fuel efficiency still is questionable. My Diesel ZXi Fiesta from South City Motors gives me 19-22 kmpl. My colleague's Petrol SXi from the same dealership gives him an average of nearly 14-15 kmpl. Both cars were purchased in April, 2006 like yours. An average of 8-9 is really bad. All the best with your repairs. Keep posting your experience on MS for others to benefit. Good Luck SM Read More

Commented on bookworm15's review

Blue albums - absolutely cool R&B music.
One Love - Blue

They absolutely rock. I totally agree with you. The lyrics are sensible too. SM

Commented on The_Reviewer's review

The 6 yard wonder called SAREE
General Tips on Personal Grooming

Hi Shanti, Cool Review on the Saree. I simply love sarees. There is another aspect to this one...It compliments the Indian figure and adds inches to one's height if worn the right way with heels. Back in B Schools, we were taught the art of correctly draping the saree in a business environment.... I would love to wear them more often to work. However, trousers and business suits being the more practical option win the competition currently. Also, driving and climbing stairs become more cumbersome in sarees. Regards SM Read More

Commented on shaby2k's review

WHEN MEN GO 'UFF UUM MAA !'
General Tips on Personal Grooming

Well guys, all that you say you find good about women looks very casual and humdrum to us women...this is all very routine stuff.....but anyways, thanks for adding to our knowledge bank. Seems like just about anything we do looks good to you folks. Regards SM

Commented on own review

Fida over the (Diesel) Fiesta
Ford Fiesta

mobike008, bagheerath, shyamnambiar, bookworm15....thanks for rating and commenting on my review. Regards SM

Commented on ritesh.andley's review

Total lack of quality and Customer care
Ford Ikon Flair

Hello Ritesh, I have tried all the Ford Dealers in Delhi after Harpreet Ford led me on a similar wild goose chase a couple of times. The best one so far is South City Ford on Mathura Road. I find it convenient since it is a stone's throw from my workplace and they do not mind servicing your... car under your supervision. The person telling you to maintain 25 l of petrol in your vehicle for the fuel gauge to function properly must be completely out of his mind. One little tip for Ford cars : Try the local mechanics at Khan Market and Palika Bhawan (opp. Hyatt Regency). SMRead More

Commented on virupakshank's review

Ford Ikon Flair
Ford Ikon Flair

I drive an Ikon 1.6 ZXi (Petrol) and a Fiesta 1.4 ZXi (Diesel) on alternate days (daily driving distance of approx. 70 KMs.). I must say that the steering is light in both the cases. Zens & Esteems feel like old age vehicles in comparison. Perhaps some adjustment to the steering is required. ...Santro and Ikon are in different brackets completely....just cannot compare. With due respects to the Santro. SMRead More

Commented on bookworm15's review

IPod nano mini - a musical miracle
Apple iPod

....and so does Ridhi. Excellent review. You seem to be quite a music lover like me. Keep writing. SM

Commented on kensid123's review

Great machine.
Ford Ikon 1.6 EXi

Hi! Welcome to the Ford Ikon admirers club. It is a great car to own and drive. Good luck SM

Commented on pooja_j's review

Review from Victor Girl :)
TVS Victor 125 GLX

Hi Pooja, Good review...excellent spirit. I am a car enthusiast, but have not been brave enough to venture near a bike ever. Keep writing. SM

Commented on shyamnambiar's review

MEL GIBSON & ME-IN THE ATTIC, in Gods Own Country!
The Attic - Marine Drive - Kochi

Well...Shyam, Let me yell and tell...CT is for Connecticut. Where? ...In Amreeka aka USA. Kuch bol nahin sakte.....is liye chup rehne mein hi samajhdaari hai... And I will refrain asking you what the full form for SM is. For me...well...it is my identity. Cheers SM

Commented on anju323's review

Intra toyota
Toyota Innova

Hi Anjali, Good review. Please add some of your own first hand driving experience on the vehicle. SM

Commented on shyamnambiar's review

MEL GIBSON & ME-IN THE ATTIC, in Gods Own Country!
The Attic - Marine Drive - Kochi

Hi Shyam, Good you managed to single out a good eating joint to review. For an officially declared 'foodie' like me, it takes just a little description of something delicious to set my imagination rolling. The smell of freshly baked bread reminded me of an Italian joint in Shelton (CT), I... visited a few weeks ago, where I actually witnessed the miracle of bread being baked in front of my own eyes. It tasted Yummmmm!! Cool review!! SM Read More

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Commented on tilluamit's review

Luck & Maintenance
Ford Fusion

Hi! Friend, seems the dealer (Shakti Ford) is doing a pretty bad job of looking after Ford vehicles in your area. Maintenance on your Fusion looks bad enough. However, Ikon giving 4 kmpl is questionable. I s'pose only the body might be that of an Ikon. All other stuff might have been borrowed... from some local mechanic. Another Q I have is related to the handling : New Generation vehicles have to be looked after delicately. A lot of controls are microprocessor based. Any mishandling can result in a chain reaction of problems. Good luck with the repairs. SM Read More