Ford Fiesta: Build/survey interesting options

darknightohio · 04-29-2009, 03:01 PM

http://www.fordvehicles.com/2011fies...on=chooseyours

I find it very interesting that Ford is asking consumers if they want:

Performance Tuned Suspension
Turbo Kit
Sports-tuned exhaust

I think Ford is really listening to consumers...finally!

* Registered users of the site do not see these ads.

Calamity Jesus · 04-29-2009, 03:10 PM

Push button Start
Sync
Turbo Kit

There's no way an upgraded suspension, exhaust, wheels or stereo are going to be worth paying for when aftermarket options are available. I picked the things that are hardest to get in good quality from the aftermarket that I would want in a small car.

Hazdaz · 04-29-2009, 03:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Beaverboy

There's no way an upgraded suspension, exhaust, wheels or stereo are going to be worth paying for when aftermarket options are available.

I am more interested in influencing Ford's decisions past 2011 (since the options/accessories on the 2011 are probably already nailed down and too late to change) - offering a dealer-installed turbo kit add-on is one thing, but even better would be offering a turbo'ed motor from the factory. I could see them contemplating decisions like that if there are enough people asking for them now.

fireball_jones · 04-29-2009, 03:41 PM

Looks like Turbo Kit and Sony Stereo systems are leading the way

express_wagon · 04-29-2009, 04:19 PM

Car should come in 3 models

Base, Sport n/a, Sport turbo
15s for base, 16s for sport
Push button should be standard for all
Performance suspension standard on sports

Looks like a neat little compact

Yotsuya · 04-29-2009, 05:20 PM

I would hope there is a properly designed turbo engine to go with the kit; say around 1.6L. That should be a trim level for the car rather than an option.

This is assuming the FIA doesn't reverse course yet again regarding WRC spec

Cardiff Giant · 04-29-2009, 06:34 PM

Cool took it. Went with 5 door Push Button Start, Turbo Kit, and Performance Suspension (though in reality if I were to ever buy one a I probably wouldn't get the performance options but it'd be nice to have the opportunity). Between the Fiesta,the new Fusion, and hopefully some more Euro models in the future, I'm starting to wonder if I'm going to break the pledge I made when I got rid of my 93 Escort and got my Subaru that I'd never buy a Ford again. They're definitely starting to make me wonder if I can stick with that pledge.

Edit-Man is that Sedan lame compared to the hatchback!

Mariano · 04-29-2009, 07:00 PM

-turbo
-sports Suspension
-exhaust

ScoobyShak · 04-29-2009, 08:13 PM

Why wasn't this box listed?

Fiesta ST, 3 Door Hatch.

That would be the only box I would check. The other stuff is just fluff.

BrysImpreza · 04-29-2009, 08:21 PM

The 5 door is on my short list for my next car. If it's as good as the global platform, sign me up, give me my work discount and I might replace my car and my wife's Nissan with a green and a burgundy one.

BrysImpreza · 04-29-2009, 08:22 PM

BTW, we got some oooolllddd skool members in here!

rigpin · 04-29-2009, 09:10 PM

Awesome I like this little car

Longinus · 04-29-2009, 10:01 PM

1) Turbo Kit
2) Turbo Kit
3) Turbo Kit

fireball_jones · 04-30-2009, 10:05 AM

Yeah, I assume Performance Suspension means lowering springs. I'm still waiting for someone to use the Mini Cooper model on their hatch back, sell a N/A one, and a turbo one, but have all the options interchangeable, so the N/A doesn't suck (ie, you can get the S package suspension and LSD in the N/A model).

I was incredibly close to picking up a Mini, but for the price of what I wanted, I couldn't justify it. No N/A hatch should be over $20k.

darknightohio · 04-30-2009, 02:04 PM

I look forward to test driving one in May, on the test drive tour.

JC · 04-30-2009, 02:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by darknightohio

I look forward to test driving one in May, on the test drive tour.

Me too! I could see myself rocking one of these.

CR22 · 04-30-2009, 02:34 PM

How did you hear about this test drive tour? I'm signed up to receive emails about Fiesta but haven't gotten anything yet.

darknightohio · 04-30-2009, 02:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CR22

How did you hear about this test drive tour? I'm signed up to receive emails about Fiesta but haven't gotten anything yet.

http://www.fiestamovement.com/ride-and-drive/

Thats what I am going off of.

CR22 · 04-30-2009, 03:14 PM

so darknightohio you've been chosen as one of the finalists?

nvm...i see the travelling tour now

strohausii · 04-30-2009, 04:55 PM

Turbo, suspension, & Stereo.

Yotsuya · 04-30-2009, 04:56 PM

Oh God, everyone they picked is a MySpace douche?!

Cardiff Giant · 04-30-2009, 05:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by darknightohio

http://www.fiestamovement.com/ride-and-drive/

Thats what I am going off of.

I like that they consider WV and NC the "Northeast". No NY/NJ/CT/MA events? Lame.

darknightohio · 04-30-2009, 05:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cardiff Giant

I like that they consider WV and NC the "Northeast". No NY/NJ/CT/MA events? Lame.

Woah, they just added locations...nice.

None in Ohio?

Maybe they are still working on the list...seeing that it just went live.

showoval · 04-30-2009, 05:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by darknightohio

http://www.fiestamovement.com/ride-and-drive/

Thats what I am going off of.

WTF, just because it's not a truck Texas gets no dates!

Lboogie · 04-30-2009, 06:56 PM

I wouldn't trust a dealer installed ANYTHING.

Once had a dealer try to convince me to let them install a moonroof. "Yeah we can do it here, just cut a hole in the roof and install the glass".

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darknightohio Scooby Specialist Member#: 50523 Join Date: Dec 2003 Chapter/Region: MWSOC Location: Virginia Vehicle: 2010 GTI United Gray	Ford Fiesta: Build/survey interesting options http://www.fordvehicles.com/2011fies...on=chooseyours I find it very interesting that Ford is asking consumers if they want: Performance Tuned Suspension Turbo Kit Sports-tuned exhaust I think Ford is really listening to consumers...finally! * Registered users of the site do not see these ads. Last edited by darknightohio; 04-29-2009 at 03:09 PM.

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Calamity Jesus Scooby Guru Member#: 44501 Join Date: Oct 2003 Chapter/Region: South East Location: in a minefield of caddishness. Vehicle: 1984 "Skeletor from "He-Man"	Push button Start Sync Turbo Kit There's no way an upgraded suspension, exhaust, wheels or stereo are going to be worth paying for when aftermarket options are available. I picked the things that are hardest to get in good quality from the aftermarket that I would want in a small car.

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fireball_jones Scooby Specialist Member#: 67536 Join Date: Aug 2004 Chapter/Region: NESIC Location: Side of the road, Somerville Vehicle: 00 AW GM6 And a bunch of parts	Looks like Turbo Kit and Sony Stereo systems are leading the way

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Yotsuya Scooby Guru Member#: 935 Join Date: Feb 2000 Chapter/Region: MWSOC Location: ಠ_ృ Vehicle: Tony Pond Fan Club	I would hope there is a properly designed turbo engine to go with the kit; say around 1.6L. That should be a trim level for the car rather than an option. This is assuming the FIA doesn't reverse course yet again regarding WRC spec

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Cardiff Giant Scooby Specialist Member#: 40325 Join Date: Jul 2003 Chapter/Region: NESIC Location: New England Vehicle: 2004 Outback Sport Plat Silver/Steel Gray	Cool took it. Went with 5 door Push Button Start, Turbo Kit, and Performance Suspension (though in reality if I were to ever buy one a I probably wouldn't get the performance options but it'd be nice to have the opportunity). Between the Fiesta,the new Fusion, and hopefully some more Euro models in the future, I'm starting to wonder if I'm going to break the pledge I made when I got rid of my 93 Escort and got my Subaru that I'd never buy a Ford again. They're definitely starting to make me wonder if I can stick with that pledge. Edit-Man is that Sedan lame compared to the hatchback!

04-29-2009, 07:00 PM	#8
Mariano NASIOC Supporter Member#: 56 Join Date: Jun 1999 Chapter/Region: PRSIC Location: Guaynabo, Puerto Rico Vehicle: 1999 RS-T (Stage V) 2005 LGT LTD	-turbo -sports Suspension -exhaust

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04-30-2009, 02:04 PM	#15
darknightohio Scooby Specialist Member#: 50523 Join Date: Dec 2003 Chapter/Region: MWSOC Location: Virginia Vehicle: 2010 GTI United Gray	I look forward to test driving one in May, on the test drive tour.

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CR22 Scooby Specialist Member#: 167470 Join Date: Dec 2007 Chapter/Region: MAIC Location: Northern Virginia Vehicle: 2005 Honda Silverstone	How did you hear about this test drive tour? I'm signed up to receive emails about Fiesta but haven't gotten anything yet.

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CR22 Scooby Specialist Member#: 167470 Join Date: Dec 2007 Chapter/Region: MAIC Location: Northern Virginia Vehicle: 2005 Honda Silverstone	so darknightohio you've been chosen as one of the finalists? nvm...i see the travelling tour now

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