• We’re currently investigating an issue related to the forum theme and styling that is impacting page layout and visual formatting. The problem has been identified, and we are actively working on a resolution. There is no impact to user data or functionality, this is strictly a front-end display issue. We’ll post an update once the fix has been deployed. Thanks for your patience while we get this sorted.

Ford Fiesta

V

VinylxScratches

Golden Member
Hey guys, I was just wondering what you guys think of this car?

I currently drive a 2002 Dodge Neon. I'm kind of fond of Chryslers. I would like to get a 300, a Charger, or a Pacifica. The Fiesta does strike me though. My only issue is buying a first year model. I don't really know how the American Fiesta will compare with the European one though. My car currently runs but it just feels like it's gonna fall apart. I dunno. It still has the original battery though 😀
 
The Fiesta is a very solid car at least the previous platform, I have no experience with the newer but I'll buy one when it comes out.

The only thing that I'd be prudent about is the possible new double clutch transmission that Ford may include in the car, but as far as the manual I don't expect problems.

 
It's only first model year in the US. It's been out in Europe for a while. So no worries.
It's an awesome car for the money.
 
Originally posted by: Bignate603
I'd take a first year Ford over pretty much anything on Chrysler's lot.
Click to expand...

Yeah, Ford is spot on when it comes to bringing European cars over here. The Contour was a huge boom for them, the Focus was rock solid... err....
 
Originally posted by: senseamp
It's only first model year in the US. It's been out in Europe for a while. So no worries.
It's an awesome car for the money.
Click to expand...

tbh I thought this about the focus when I bought an 01 focus, and while its an ok car the first year on that model had A LOT of recalls and service bulletins, and qierd quirks the later years didn't ahve now this is because it was built in a different plant than the euro one, not sure if this is the case with the fiesta
 
Originally posted by: iamwiz82
Originally posted by: Bignate603
I'd take a first year Ford over pretty much anything on Chrysler's lot.
Click to expand...

Yeah, Ford is spot on when it comes to bringing European cars over here. The Contour was a huge boom for them, the Focus was rock solid... err....
Click to expand...

Just take a look at what it's competing against in Chrysler's lineup of small cars... PT cruiser, the dodge caliber and the jeep compass. With that sort of competition I'll put my money on the ford.
 
boomhower - Ford employees in North America said the same thing. Thing is - the Fiesta was only a crappy car HERE. Everywhere else Ford sold the thing, it was a much better version. So Fiesta has wide name recognition in the rest of the world as being an excellent car - hence they kept the name.

It really is a pretty spectacular car. I'd consider one if I was going for that size range.
 
Originally posted by: iamwiz82
Originally posted by: Bignate603
I'd take a first year Ford over pretty much anything on Chrysler's lot.
Click to expand...

Yeah, Ford is spot on when it comes to bringing European cars over here. The Contour was a huge boom for them, the Focus was rock solid... err....
Click to expand...

Wha?? I love my contour!! It's a great car.
 
If the base trim comes with an armrest and cruise control I'd buy it over a Fit just for that.
 
Originally posted by: Falloutboy
Originally posted by: senseamp
It's only first model year in the US. It's been out in Europe for a while. So no worries.
It's an awesome car for the money.
Click to expand...

tbh I thought this about the focus when I bought an 01 focus, and while its an ok car the first year on that model had A LOT of recalls and service bulletins, and qierd quirks the later years didn't ahve now this is because it was built in a different plant than the euro one, not sure if this is the case with the fiesta
Click to expand...

Well, that's 9 years ago. Ford has been fairly successful getting quality right from the start since then.
 
Originally posted by: RU482
to my point....why name it something even close to that thing
Click to expand...

Because the Fiesta name has been in use by Ford for this model for over 30 years.

So they rebadged an out dated Mazda and sold it to you. Be mad at that, not that the name might be similar. The Fiesta has a solid reputation in Europe where it sells well, and this generation is turning out to be the best yet and one of the best in it's class.
 
You must log in or register to reply here.

TRENDING THREADS

Back
Top