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Ford Fiesta vs Toyota Yaris
You know I wonder if the Ford Fiesta is really going to be a yaris killer. I personally think it looks pretty damn good of a car and its just a little bit more power than the yaris but still plans on delivering 40mpg highway 30mpg city. They are also offering leather interior which is pretty sweet and all the different exterior colors to choose from. I would have to say if this car is really reliable like the yaris, which i have a feeling it will be, it may put up big competition towards the yaris.
I could even see an aftermarket turbo kit for the fiesta coming out if they don't have it yet, since it has been in europe for quite some time and they did a poll on the ford website for it. I don't know, what you guys think? |
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$10.25/hr frying chicken
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it needs flat folding rear seats
I don't know if i want a 3rd mexican ford either |
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$10.25/hr frying chicken
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Okay maybe it folds flat enough. I give in, if only I had a job to pay for one.
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I used to own a POS 78 Ford Courier. Swore that I would never own another Ford. Still haven't.
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You didn't own a Ford [The Courier was manufactured by Toyo Kogyo (also known as Mazda)]...the new Fiesta isn't a Ford, btw.
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Really? It shares a platform with the Mazda2, but it was designed by Ford ...
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I was under the impression that it's been a Mazda 2/Demio [3rd Gen] in Europe/Asia long before [2007] Ford decided to call it their Fiesta
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I watched a review of this car on top gear UK the other day. According to them there isnt much room in the boot, the back seats dont fold down flat like other cars in the class, and the price is slightly higher than others in its class. Also they didnt get 40 mpg or even close to it when they tested that. I did like the car I think its a good starting point for ford. But in the end it is a ford, It doesn't have that feeling of reliability that toyota has. Every car I have ever owned has been a ford, and while the f-150 is a very reliable truck I have come to understand that ford takes a few years and a few model changes to get things right. So I would say after about 3 years and a few changes I bet this will be a good car. This is a fiesta and has been around for a while but all the changes they have made to it it just doesnt seem like the same car.
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Just starting adding those "leather seat" and other interior options. Watch the price skyrocket. There was a huge debate about it on a local forum that I'm a member of. And of course, it being a michigan/detroit based forum half the crowd was rooting for the Fiesta and the other half are import lovers. But none the less, once you start adding on a good amount of options, one person on the forum priced his fiesta out on the Ford website at near $23,000. F that. I'd rather get a Mazdaspeed 3 for the same exact price. The speed3 would destroy the Fiesta in every category except mpgs, which doesn't even matter anyways when you decide to step up to a turboed sports vehicle.
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I think the Fiesta will be a winner for Ford. Toyota doesn't have to worry. The Yaris is already established in the world. Toyota has a line up of cars that can compete in any segment of the market. It's the other makers that have to worry about the Fiesta.
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Small cars are a big deal
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Having driven the Fiesta twice, I can say it's a very nice vehicle. Assuming Ford continues with its above-average quality, it will be a fantastic vehicle. Plus, 40 mpg highway is very good.
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The Fiësta is sold here for a little time now here in the Netherlands and i get some negative stories about building quality.
My brothers mother in law has a Fiësta too but had already problems after one week with the a/c unit and electronical issues. I think the Fiësta is too big with less interior room than the Yaris. I won't ever buy a Ford anyway again... |
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Fly Emirates :)
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fiesta looks awesome. u may think its a yaris killer but u cant really compare it with yaris sedan :P anyway according to BBC's topgear fiesta is a really good little car but then its not toyota. even top gear admits that toyota never breaks down well not literally ofcourse but its true coz u do have far less problems in a toyota compared with ford... but i just wish if yaris offered more options like the fiesta tho...
overall fiesta is a great car but dont forget its real rival maybe the new renault twingo!! |
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pricing seems more in-line w/ the fit in canada....but the fiesta seems to have lots of standard features....not unlike a scion....i wonder how itll compete against an xD?
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Car and Driver has a road test of the Fiesta. It is a Euro-spec version, but Ford states that the suspension settings will not be changed for the U.S. version.
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I find the option list attractive even though it will make the car more expensive. |
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Not in the US. I don't see any Renault around here.
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