Article Comments - 2009 Ford Fiesta First Drive and Full Test

91 messages, Last post on Nov 20, 2009 at 12:28 PM

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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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#52 of 91 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 91 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 4 more...
#54 of 91 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) and 2 more...
#55 of 91 Re: Fiesta Tested Article [puffin1] by roxy11 Sep 01, 2009 (4:05 pm)
Replying to: puffin1 (Sep 01, 2009 4:02 pm) i thought it was well established that this was a subcompact coming to compete with the likes of the fit and yaris. ford already has a compact car in the market. Replies to this message: puffin1 (Sep 01, 2009 4:26 pm) dodgeman07 (Sep 01, 2009 11:06 pm)
#56 of 91 Re: Fiesta Tested Article [roxy11] by puffin1 Sep 01, 2009 (4:26 pm)
Replying to: roxy11 (Sep 01, 2009 4:05 pm) Yup, but have you read about the Fiesta Titinium. leather seats . 3 door HB w/ lumbar support and a rocket to boot.. How come we Americans are "Second Hand Rose"? We get the dumbed down model.The only thing Ford did better than the Fit was to add a moonroof as an option. If we get that. If Ford sells the Fiesta Titinium for 19K don't you think alot of Mini buyers would be taking a second look? Same engine 1.6 liter . Ford is giving us a car that has been in untested waters. So, I can't switch from a proven model. Replies to this message: dodgeman07 (Sep 01, 2009 11:06 pm)
#57 of 91 Re: Fiesta Tested Article [puffin1] by dodgeman07 Sep 01, 2009 (11:06 pm)
Replying to: puffin1 (Sep 01, 2009 4:26 pm) The five-door will have interior volume levels of a large compact but will still be classified as a sub-compact. The four-door will likely come in just under the 100 cu.ft. requirement for compact cars using the EPA method. And yes, the short 5th gear will make for high revs at Interstate Hwy speeds. This car is not meant to be a long distance cruiser. It is a city/urban car. Keep it under 70mph and it should be fine (3K on the tach or less).
#58 of 91 Re: Fiesta Tested Article [puffin1] by bpizzuti Sep 02, 2009 (2:25 am)
Replying to: puffin1 (Sep 01, 2009 4:02 pm) Why not buy a Honda fit,Nissan Versa or a Toyota Yarisas they are already here. Let's see...the Fit is more expensive for fewer features, the Yaris stinks, The Versa is not bad but has suspension that is almost as good as Jell-O. The Aveo stinks almost as bad as the Yaris, the Accent isn't bad but lacks many safety features such as ABS in most cases. Good enough reasons? Most subcompacts in the US that aren't named Mini compromise a lot (and the Mini is significantly more expensive than the rest). The Fiesta may be the least-compromise subcompact out there. Replies to this message: hako (Sep 07, 2009 1:03 pm) bpizzuti (Sep 07, 2009 2:12 pm) eldaino2 (Sep 23, 2009 12:27 pm) hako (Nov 14, 2009 10:44 am) and 1 more...
#59 of 91 Full test available! by KarenS HOST Sep 03, 2009 (7:14 am)
2009 Ford Fiesta Titanium Full Test and Video Replies to this message: jeffyscott (Sep 03, 2009 10:44 am)
#60 of 91 Re: Full test available! [KarenS] by jeffyscott Sep 03, 2009 (10:44 am)
Replying to: KarenS (Sep 03, 2009 7:14 am) Well it's a review of the european version, but maybe it is a good sign that Ford is giving them out for testing. If they americanize it too much, they now run the risk of the first reports, when the US version comes out, being how disappointing the car is after having tested the euro version months ago. Not sure how they come up with their estimated price. The article says: "...begins with a stripped-down price equivalent to $16,233 by our estimates. And since the least expensive 2010 Ford Focus S sedan you can buy will cost $16,690..." But the in the UK the Fiesta starts at 72% of the starting price of the Focus, so I would be surprised if in the US they start at 97% of Focus price. http://www.ford.co.uk/Cars
#61 of 91 Titanium Fiesta by puffin1 Sep 06, 2009 (7:14 am)
Who says it's coming?