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What is "wrong" with these new subcompacts?

8691 messages,  Last post on Dec 04, 2009 at 1:39 PM

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#8515 of 8691 fit vs fiesta by georgiemabel Sep 13, 2009 (9:30 pm)
well, i own an '07 fit and i just test drove a ford fiesta at one of the fiestamovement events in seattle. all i can say is, if they would have let me trade the fit in for the fiesta that day i probably would have done it. even with the smaller cargo capacity. The fiesta is a WAY more comfortable car that has a WAY better ride that really balances comfort and sport - with a WAY more upscale looking and feeling interior - really, if the cargo capacity was the same, there would be NOTHING in the fit's favor in my opinion. Replies to this message: nippononly (Sep 14, 2009 7:37 am) ateixeira (Sep 14, 2009 7:58 am)
#8516 of 8691 Re: fit vs fiesta [georgiemabel] by nippononly Sep 14, 2009 (7:37 am)
Replying to: georgiemabel (Sep 13, 2009 9:30 pm) It makes me wonder if they will manage to stay price-competitive with the Fit. If the Fiesta cost $2000 more than the Fit, would you still go with the Fit, or is the Fiesta THAT much better?
#8517 of 8691 Re: fit vs fiesta [georgiemabel] by ateixeira Sep 14, 2009 (7:58 am)
Replying to: georgiemabel (Sep 13, 2009 9:30 pm) That's very encouraging to hear.   Can Ford finally deliver a best-in-class small car?   Makes people forget the Pinto and Escort.
#8518 of 8691 I think the new Ford Fiesta... by iluvmysephia1 Sep 14, 2009 (9:01 am)
ia a large step up above the old Pinto, Fiesta and Escort. A more sophisticated suspension, better interior, better exterior design and hopefully better electronics to go along with the rest. It should be a much more comfortable subcompact than the Escort and Focus. I see Ford selling shiploads of these new Fiesta's. Replies to this message: explorerx4 (Sep 15, 2009 2:10 pm) ateixeira (Sep 16, 2009 6:26 am)
#8519 of 8691 Re: I think the new Ford Fiesta... [iluvmysephia1] by explorerx4 Sep 15, 2009 (2:10 pm)
Replying to: iluvmysephia1 (Sep 14, 2009 9:01 am) that does bring up another question, i wonder what the production capacity is for the fiesta? Replies to this message: ateixeira (Sep 16, 2009 6:26 am)
#8520 of 8691 Re: I think the new Ford Fiesta... [explorerx4] by ateixeira Sep 16, 2009 (6:26 am)
Replying to: explorerx4 (Sep 15, 2009 2:10 pm) I doubt that will be a concern. Good as it is, most Americans still think bigger is better. Any less than a Fusion and it's an econobox to a lot of folks, even though we all know that's far from the truth.
#8521 of 8691 IMO... by iluvmysephia1 Sep 16, 2009 (8:50 pm)
smaller is better in cars. I would consider any car up to midsize as a potential car to purchase.   A Ford Fiesta is a good sized car, the car I currently drive is a compact, any car really much smaller than a subcompact 2010 Ford Fiesta would start getting to be too small to stretch out in, though.   It would be tough going down to a subcompact car size after being in a compact sized car for some time. Replies to this message: oregonboy (Sep 17, 2009 2:24 am) ateixeira (Sep 17, 2009 10:00 am)
#8522 of 8691 Re: IMO... [iluvmysephia1] by oregonboy Sep 17, 2009 (2:24 am)
Replying to: iluvmysephia1 (Sep 16, 2009 8:50 pm) Ah, yes. It's easier to go up in size than down, which ultimately leads to oversized SUVs.   I, like you prefer smaller cars, (for everyone). Bring back $4.50 gas!   (Dang! I'm gonna get flack for that)
#8523 of 8691 Re: cliche pic? [steve_] by colloquor Sep 17, 2009 (5:53 am)
Replying to: steve_ (Sep 04, 2009 2:03 pm) Re. "hanging" brake pedals... obviously, the reviewer isn't old enough to remember that all brake pedals, and clutch pedals too, used to be analogous to the Smart's design, i.e. emanating from the floorboard. He also evidently never drove a VW bug or many other examples of this. Replies to this message: steve_ (Sep 17, 2009 7:25 am) nippononly (Sep 17, 2009 7:34 am)
#8524 of 8691 Re: good photo [steve_] by andre1969 Sep 17, 2009 (6:42 am)
Replying to: steve_ (Aug 27, 2009 8:30 am) I just hope for their next trick, the IIHS doesn't trot out a 1959 Chrysler 300 to compare it to a 2009.

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