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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#87 of 91 Re: Article Comments - 2009 Ford Fiesta First Drive [tib2006] by hako Oct 14, 2009 (1:45 pm)
Replying to: tib2006 (Oct 07, 2009 7:48 pm) The Accent SE doesn't look low-rent at all. I have seen the inside of the Yaris, the Fit, the Versa, the Soul and the Cube. The SE is as nice as any of these, and nicer than most. Have you even sat in one, or just looked at pics on-line? This is from Automobile.com: " I never thought that I would be saying this, but the Accent really does feel like a quality machine, and it's something the competition probably wasnt expecting. Poke your nose in that engine bay, and you'll find that theres weather-stripping all around to keep dust out, a jacket to insulate the battery so that it stays warm in the winter, and no wiring left exposed to the elements. Even the seams where metal meets metal around the bay are properly joined, a sign of true quality. You cant find these things in a Yaris..."
#88 of 91 FIT vs Fiesta by kmosher Oct 30, 2009 (5:32 pm)
I drove Focus hatchbacks until they stopped making them and have a Fit now. It's great fun to drive and if you keep the revs up, plenty of pep. Looking forward to driving the Fiesta when it shows up.
#89 of 91 Soundproofing please! by fred43611 Nov 12, 2009 (8:46 pm)
No matter how well the car drives, handles, or looks, or lasts, you will be miserable on a long drive if you are surrounded by annoying road and wind noise at highway speeds! Ford needs to greatly improve its soundproofing or else give a delux soundproofing package as an option. I can only hope that the new Fiesta has addressed this Major flaw in many of Ford products.
#90 of 91 Re: Fiesta Tested Article [eldaino2] by hako Nov 14, 2009 (10:44 am)
Replying to: eldaino2 (Sep 23, 2009 12:27 pm) Uhm. A lot of auto journalist have raved about the handling of the SE. I have bookmarked several articles that say exactly that. But first go to YouTube. Search "Accent SE chaos". The last six words of the video make it pretty clear how they felt the Accent staked up against the Fit. I test drove the Fit myself.... and got the Accent SE. I have plenty more reviews that go on and on about the SE handling....if you want em I'll be happy to share. Replies to this message: puffin1 (Nov 20, 2009 12:28 pm)
#91 of 91 Re: Fiesta Tested Article [hako] by puffin1 Nov 20, 2009 (12:28 pm)
Replying to: hako (Nov 14, 2009 10:44 am) Great post! TY. I'm waiting on the Fiesta, but I want sunroof, lumbar, and heated seats. If they don't offer it I'm getting an Accent SE and tricking it out.