Article Comments - 2009 Ford Fiesta First Drive and Full Test

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First Drive: 2009 Ford Fiesta - First Impressions: Small European cars haven't made much of an impression in America before, but the Fiesta might be different.(more)

2009 Ford Fiesta Titanium Full Test and Video - Bottom Line: We're crossing our fingers (and toes) that Ford doesn't stray too far from this winning combination of style, performance and efficiency when the 2011 Ford Fiesta finally arrives in 2010. (more)

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#45 of 88 2009 Ford Fiesta First Drive by turnten Jun 08, 2009 (11:09 am)
From what I have seen, looks like ford will for the most part be bringing over the Fiesta intact and in near euro form. If so, I would put it as a win for them. Certainly a contender. I know there are already a bunch of them on the road for their various promotional programs, and those are unmolested
#46 of 88 Re: FORD FIESTA 3 door Hatch-Sport version [k55] by dgs4 Jun 13, 2009 (5:13 pm)
Replying to: k55 (Jun 05, 2009 12:14 pm) Please don't encourage Ford to rush anything about the introduction of it's small, fun, fuel efficient vehicles to the US. Ford has exactly ONE try to get this right, and if they screw up in any way it's game over for them. They are trying to appeal to a segment of the American population who generally buy Japanese for their cars, and it's going to take A LOT of convincing that a European Ford in the US is a worthy product. The Opel Astra has failed miserably here so it's not a given that just because it's small and it's from Europe it's going to do well. Ford needs to get this right, the US Fiesta must be perfect in every way. It must blow away the competition, not be just as good, it has to be better, much better to get rid of the justified stigma Americans have of small American cars. If you read up a couple of posts you will see my first post in this thread detailing the types of small cars the American car companies have tried to pass off on us while Honda and Toyota were manufacturing the excellent Civic and Corolla. People don't forget easily. Heck, Hyundai has taken 25 years to try in rebuild it's reputation due to it's first, crappy cars introduced to the American market. So no, Ford needs to take their sweet time getting the Fiesta right, because no matter how late to market it is, if it's as good as it needs to be all will be forgiven. If it's not Ford will have another Saturn Astra sitting on its dealership lots collecting dust. Replies to this message: joe0302 (Jun 30, 2009 6:23 am) jeffyscott (Jun 30, 2009 4:40 pm) bpizzuti (Jul 22, 2009 10:07 am)
#47 of 88 Re: FORD FIESTA 3 door Hatch-Sport version [dgs4] by joe0302 Jun 30, 2009 (6:23 am)
Replying to: dgs4 (Jun 13, 2009 5:13 pm) I think K 55 has the right idea.I've had mostly 2dr. hatches . The first three were the Mazda RX7 GS, then I went to GSX's nice cars ,but could use a little more low end torque. I switched to the Integra GSR (all my cars were manual trannynies) (The Integra's were great) My wife bought me a 2002 RSX Type S and I haven't found a HB to day that is so much fun to drive in the mountains ,or going to Home Depot. The car just wants to be driven to it's limits nice Vtec. The leather seats are cheap though,but the car hasn't cost me a dime in repairs.K 55 , I went to try the 2dr Astra (opel) what a dog. It needs a 2.0 geared like the RSX.The Astra has the style but, no you no what. I hope Roger Penske takes over Saturn and you'll see some tuners,he knows what we want. I think Acura shut out alot of buyers going to the TSX. Well on August 2, I get to drive a Focus .I got a call to show up. What do they mean it's a micro car?Also, is SY NC an optionI know the push button is. I'm only interested in the 5spd and is the power shift tranny a DSG? I hope this car is not a go cart like the Mini. My wife wants me to be practical and get a GTI with all the bells and whistles.She claims the Focus will be dumb down and not like the one she rented in Austria ,or Germany.(she's from Austria) and has an Audi V8.She claims the Autobann is the best high way to drive to drive on and in Europe you can drive cars aggressively. Well, I'll fill you in when I get to drive it and I plan on putting the wood to it,down shifting ,taking 3rd gear to the redline and shifting into 5th. I asked the saleman if I could gun it as it states on the brochure. Replies to this message: jeffyscott (Jun 30, 2009 4:40 pm) bpizzuti (Jul 22, 2009 10:07 am)
#48 of 88 Re: FORD FIESTA 3 door Hatch-Sport version [joe0302] by jeffyscott Jun 30, 2009 (4:40 pm)
Replying to: joe0302 (Jun 30, 2009 6:23 am) My wife wants me to be practical and get a GTI with all the bells and whistles. a most unusual definition of "practical" Replies to this message: bpizzuti (Jul 22, 2009 10:07 am)
#49 of 88 Re: FORD FIESTA 3 door Hatch-Sport version [jeffyscott] by bpizzuti Jul 22, 2009 (10:07 am)
Replying to: jeffyscott (Jun 30, 2009 4:40 pm) Practical. adj. Capable of being put to use or account. Synonyms: "useful," "handy," "hatchback." Particularly hatchback, in this case.
#50 of 88 Ford and GM are Screwed by puffin1 Aug 29, 2009 (6:24 am)
They cannot retool fast enough to catch VW, Toyota,Honda, Kia and Hundai.They are already offering cars Americans want. (yes KIA can you believe it) GM almost had it right with it's Opel. That Astra 3 dr hatch w/heated seats was almost perfect.What was wrong was the lack of enough horses and a sunroof.You had to buy the 5 DR HB it had all of the above except,I think a 1.6 liter w/o a turbo correct or scold me if you want. That Astra had 18" low profiles and was screaming for a 2.0 liter six speed. Ford has the hot hatch in Europe now. If they can't get me a 3 door HB by May they have lost me .
#51 of 88 Fiesta Tested Article by dodgeman07 Aug 31, 2009 (9:50 pm)
Good article on the new Fiesta on "Inside Line". My eyes about popped out of my head when perusing the photos. Fiesta Tested A 188-HP engine is noted! Hopes dashed when I realized it's a typo! Replies to this message: bpizzuti (Sep 01, 2009 2:12 am) roxy11 (Sep 01, 2009 9:28 am) puffin1 (Sep 01, 2009 4:02 pm) roxy11 (Sep 01, 2009 4:05 pm) and 2 more... bpizzuti (Sep 02, 2009 2:25 am) and 3 more...
#52 of 88 Re: Fiesta Tested Article [dodgeman07] by bpizzuti Sep 01, 2009 (2:12 am)
Replying to: dodgeman07 (Aug 31, 2009 9:50 pm) Jeez, why couldn't they get this out sooner? I needed to buy a car last month when my Mazda3's engine put a hole in itself...now I'm driving an Elantra Touring instead of this...not that the Touring is bad mind you, but this looks cheaper and a bit more preferable.
#53 of 88 Re: Fiesta Tested Article [dodgeman07] by roxy11 Sep 01, 2009 (9:28 am)
Replying to: dodgeman07 (Aug 31, 2009 9:50 pm) short-ratio 5th gear. a deal killer if this thing is a buzz factory at 70 mph. it just isnt necessary for the final gear to be so short. Replies to this message: puffin1 (Sep 01, 2009 4:02 pm) roxy11 (Sep 01, 2009 4:05 pm) puffin1 (Sep 01, 2009 4:26 pm) and 1 more... bpizzuti (Sep 02, 2009 2:25 am) hako (Sep 07, 2009 1:03 pm) and 2 more...
#54 of 88 Re: Fiesta Tested Article [roxy11] by puffin1 Sep 01, 2009 (4:02 pm)
Replying to: roxy11 (Sep 01, 2009 9:28 am) I'm quoting Consumer Report Oct. 09."The Ford Fiesta stylish and agile Euopean subcompact will arrive in 2010 as a four door seadan or Hatchback" I thought it was comming as a compact not a mini.That's deal killer to me. Why not buy a Honda fit,Nissan Versa or a Toyota Yarisas they are already here. You watch VW sell their Golf next month. I had my heart set on the Fiesta. Replies to this message: roxy11 (Sep 01, 2009 4:05 pm) puffin1 (Sep 01, 2009 4:26 pm) dodgeman07 (Sep 01, 2009 11:06 pm) bpizzuti (Sep 02, 2009 2:25 am) hako (Sep 07, 2009 1:03 pm) bpizzuti (Sep 07, 2009 2:12 pm) eldaino2 (Sep 23, 2009 12:27 pm)