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tjhinker · 09-24-2013, 02:15 PM

tjhinker · 01-09-2014, 02:14 PM

anyone picked up a Fiesta yet?

Mayhem · 01-21-2014, 02:07 AM

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Originally Posted by tjhinker

anyone picked up a Fiesta yet?

I've had one since November.

To be fair, that exhaust in the video is most definitely not how they sound stock.. haha.

That is one of the more aggressive sounding aftermarket exhausts for the FiST.

At any rate, absolutely love the car. I mean I had high expectations, but it turned out so much better.

I'm sure (especially on this forum) it's not for everyone. But even if you have no intention of owning one, it's probably worth a test-drive.

Definitely one of the more fun cars released in the last while & has had pretty consistent & stellar reviews.

scrming · 01-21-2014, 09:23 AM

Hey, that's the MRT Fiesta ST! They built up an FiST for SEMA this year and is included in the XBOX ONE Forza 5 game!

Here was the final build:

SEMA interview:

and some In-Game fun!

patternpilot · 01-21-2014, 11:26 AM

The wife had a 2011 for commuting to work. It got great mileage and the best part, when she quit commuting and did not want it anymore the dealer bought it back for what we paid for it. Apparently they were in high demand.

TastyBake · 01-21-2014, 08:25 PM

Reviewers are saying "It shouldn't be this fun." I'm really curious in how ut drives. Any torque steer?

Mayhem · 01-22-2014, 04:33 AM

Yeah, I thought it was pretty weird they painted the car green rather than just starting with a green base? Interesting build though!

I am not complaining about the mpg... I almost feel guilty having this much fun and still saving at the pump.

Tasty, it's a blast... I can't stress enough.. Even if you don't ever want one, or intend to own one... Ya gotta take one for a rip. lol

Definitely some torque steer. Pretty noticeable in both 1st & 2nd.

Although some of the guys who've started with suspension mods & tunes with better tires have claimed improvements. The Torque steer is undeniable none the less.

Haven't really found that it ever bothers me or deters me from having a blast though.

scrming · 01-22-2014, 05:45 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mayhem

Yeah, I thought it was pretty weird they painted the car green rather than just starting with a green base? Interesting build though!

I am not complaining about the mpg... I almost feel guilty having this much fun and still saving at the pump.

Tasty, it's a blast... I can't stress enough.. Even if you don't ever want one, or intend to own one... Ya gotta take one for a rip. lol

Definitely some torque steer. Pretty noticeable in both 1st & 2nd.

Although some of the guys who've started with suspension mods & tunes with better tires have claimed improvements. The Torque steer is undeniable none the less.

Haven't really found that it ever bothers me or deters me from having a blast though.

I'm was wondering about why not start with a green car also... I'm guessing when a company asks Ford to give them a car for SEMA, they are just happy to get what ever color Ford gives them....

I did get a chance to drive it while it was still stock... definitely a BLAST to drive! If it had been out as the same time the Focus ST had been released it would have had a tough decision!

Blk-Ice · 01-22-2014, 06:08 AM

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.....am i on the right forum?!!!!!

scrming · 01-22-2014, 06:23 AM

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Originally Posted by Blk-Ice

...............

.....am i on the right forum?!!!!!

ummmm.... let me... this section is titled:

General Automotive + Other Cars Discussion Come chat about other cars.

I'm thinking the Fiesta falls in that category...

newmoon · 01-22-2014, 06:29 AM

Sounds like my lawn mower.

TheReaper · 01-22-2014, 09:49 AM

Sounds like the Briggs & Stratton Vanguard V2 on my lawn tractor.

HeavyIOM · 01-22-2014, 10:29 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mayhem

I've had one since November.

To be fair, that exhaust in the video is most definitely not how they sound stock.. haha.

That is one of the more aggressive sounding aftermarket exhausts for the FiST.

At any rate, absolutely love the car. I mean I had high expectations, but it turned out so much better.

I'm sure (especially on this forum) it's not for everyone. But even if you have no intention of owning one, it's probably worth a test-drive.

Definitely one of the more fun cars released in the last while & has had pretty consistent & stellar reviews.

I test drove the Focus ST yesterday since I'm looking to change up what's in the garage a little bit. I couldn't believe how much I liked that little car. Torque steer is definitely there, but the fun and smile the car puts on your face you don't mind. I was very surprised. If the Fiesta FT Is anything like the Focus I'm sure it's just as fun.

Sapper12b · 01-22-2014, 10:42 AM

I'm actually considering of buying one as a commuter car.

01-21-2014, 09:23 AM	#4
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01-21-2014, 11:26 AM	#5
patternpilot Drives: 2012 2SS/RS Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Tri-Cities WA. Posts: 928 View My Garage	The wife had a 2011 for commuting to work. It got great mileage and the best part, when she quit commuting and did not want it anymore the dealer bought it back for what we paid for it. Apparently they were in high demand. __________________ There's more to life than gas mileage LS3, Whipple, Custom Comp Cam, springs, pushrods, timing set, CAI intake, Apex cold air scoop, Doug Thorley TRI-Y headers, Billet Custom Products baffled Valve covers, Mighty Mouse Catch can, ADM FPCM, ZL1 fuel pump, MSD boost-a-pump, Hex Vent hood vents, ProSport gauges(fuel pressure, AFR, Boost), Corsa, 100 cell Cats. Jannetty remote tuned, Pfadt trailing arms, all parts user installed. No Dyno yet. Manual trans. 3.45 gears.

01-22-2014, 06:08 AM	#9
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01-22-2014, 10:42 AM	#14
Sapper12b HTCC Member Drives: 2013 Camaro SS Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Houston, Texas Posts: 1,868 View My Garage	I'm actually considering of buying one as a commuter car. __________________

01-09-2014, 02:14 PM	#2
tjhinker Drives: Too many Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Detroit Posts: 13	anyone picked up a Fiesta yet?

01-21-2014, 08:25 PM	#6
TastyBake Drives: 2011 Camaro 2LT/RS Black Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Ohio Posts: 973	Reviewers are saying "It shouldn't be this fun." I'm really curious in how ut drives. Any torque steer?

01-22-2014, 04:33 AM	#7
Mayhem Drives: 2010 2SS RS M6 Camaro (Black) Join Date: May 2009 Location: Vancouver, BC (Canada) Posts: 583	Yeah, I thought it was pretty weird they painted the car green rather than just starting with a green base? Interesting build though! I am not complaining about the mpg... I almost feel guilty having this much fun and still saving at the pump. Tasty, it's a blast... I can't stress enough.. Even if you don't ever want one, or intend to own one... Ya gotta take one for a rip. lol Definitely some torque steer. Pretty noticeable in both 1st & 2nd. Although some of the guys who've started with suspension mods & tunes with better tires have claimed improvements. The Torque steer is undeniable none the less. Haven't really found that it ever bothers me or deters me from having a blast though.

01-22-2014, 09:49 AM	#12
TheReaper Drives: 2018 Mustang GT Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Mobile Al Posts: 750	Sounds like the Briggs & Stratton Vanguard V2 on my lawn tractor.