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What Zetec s mk7

Posted: Sat Feb 18, 2012 11:15 pm
by DottyStars
Wondering if you could help...i am getting a zetec s next month but having a hard time deciding..

Petrol or Diesel?
I have had a test drive in each and love them both.
what do you think?

Re: What Zetec s mk7

Posted: Sat Feb 18, 2012 11:24 pm
by northeastzetecs
is there a difference in power that you can feel?
do you do long or short journeys(20 mins)

Re: What Zetec s mk7

Posted: Sun Feb 19, 2012 10:48 am
by DottyStars
i havent had a petrol in a while and the petrol seems more fun to drive, atm i have diesel 1.4 and that is pretty nippy.
I didn't expect the diesel to be as nippy as it was, but i do like the petrol but also thinking of fuel costs etc... i live about 15-20 min journey to the town nearest me.

Re: What Zetec s mk7

Posted: Sun Feb 19, 2012 3:41 pm
by Dal
I looked at a diesel zs and in the end bought a petrol, the extra costs of the diesel and lack of tuning options did it for me. Currently getting 41mpg on my daily drive to work compared to 26 when I had the ST so I'm a happy bunny LOL

Re: What Zetec s mk7

Posted: Mon Feb 20, 2012 5:44 pm
by marshboy
I got the derv n when I say its cheap to run I mean cheap
20quid a year tax
Cheaper to insure for me by 200quid
N never drop below 52mpg
Get 65mpg on a good 60mph run easy
Around 440-550miles to a tank 40litres

What Zetec s mk7

Posted: Wed Feb 22, 2012 10:21 am
by Jdun5746
Diesel as its been said diesel is more but how much more? £5 per tank you'll save that with the tax and your filling up less due the the brilliant economy I had a petrol ZS (mk6) and it went through the petrol. It's far better as a diesel I'm currently getting 48.9mpg and that's because I'm putting my foot down because I'm late for work lol

Re: What Zetec s mk7

Posted: Thu Apr 19, 2012 4:15 am
by tireboy
I'm also wondering what's the difference between petrol and diesel. soo what do you prefer between the two?

Re: What Zetec s mk7

Posted: Thu Apr 19, 2012 10:06 am
by northeastzetecs
tireboy wrote:I'm also wondering what's the difference between petrol and diesel. soo what do you prefer between the two?
Petrol for power
diesel for economy!

Re: What Zetec s mk7

Posted: Sat Jul 07, 2012 3:39 pm
by mikest
I'm looking at getting the zetec s, but not sure about the petrol or diesel. i now drive 15 miles each way to work on urban roads (max 40mph roads). i prefer the petrol for the acceleration as i have have the fiesta st in the past, but i need to know if i'm likely to get enough of a saving with a diesel version. £20 compared to £120 tax and 67mpg to 49 mpg.

What Zetec s mk7

Posted: Sat Jul 07, 2012 4:30 pm
by patterson
The petrol is Eco friendly of driven right