FORD Fiesta test drive ... - Toyota Yaris Forums

Hershey · 07-11-2010, 11:33 PM

of the 5 speed manual and very impessed . The clutch action is smooth and shifting is very precise . The car has a feature called HILL START ASSIST that automatically applies the brakes if you start to roll back ( 3 degree grade or more ) . Neat

. Found the YARIS clutch to be a bit twitchy on grades or even for level ground . The Blue Flame Metallic FIESTA had price of $14,490 , very close to the BLAZING BLUE . A base model , but loaded just the same . The rear head room was little less than the YARIS sedan . Anyone over 5'9" will likely hit the roof . Plenty of legroom for rear passenger . The trunk is very deep . Oil filter is on front of the block horizontally and no obstruction when doing an oil change . Picked up product information booklet and it's amazing how many options it has over the 2010 YARIS . Will do some reading and report back . The FIESTA sedan / hatchback and MAZDA 2 hatchback are going to give the YARIS a run for the money . Plan on test driving the sedan and hatchback in a 5 speed manual and 6 speed automatic as more arrive .

Hershey · 07-11-2010, 11:43 PM

forgot it takes 5w-20 at 10,000 mile intervals .

JBougie · 07-12-2010, 01:15 AM

Nice :) Since I will be car shopping soon, I was kinda thinking about looking into the Fiesta if I didn't find a Yaris with the options I want. I will wait until I can find one used (I'll never again buy a brand new car) but I really like this feedback - thank you for posting this!!

yarrr · 07-12-2010, 10:53 PM

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Originally Posted by JBougie

Nice :) Since I will be car shopping soon, I was kinda thinking about looking into the Fiesta if I didn't find a Yaris with the options I want.

out of curiosity what specific options were you looking for? I can't think of anything I want that YW hasn't provided a cheap and easy DIY for.. lol

Hershey · 07-12-2010, 01:27 AM

welcome . 5 speed base model you get 7 airbags ( includes driver knee bag ) , E.S.C. , and Traction Control ( on/off ) . Tachometer , tilt / telescopic steering wheel , and integrated side spotter mirrors to help you be aware of other vehicles entering the " blind zone " . I think you also get outdoor temp and average mileage .

Hershey · 07-19-2010, 12:59 AM

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Originally Posted by Hershey

welcome . 5 speed base model you get 7 airbags ( includes driver knee bag ) , E.S.C. , and Traction Control ( on/off ) . Tachometer , tilt / telescopic steering wheel , and integrated side spotter mirrors to help you be aware of other vehicles entering the " blind zone " . I think you also get outdoor temp and average mileage .

no outdoor temp or avg. / current mileage with the base model .

mr9865 · 07-12-2010, 02:14 AM

The fiesta will probally be next car after i get a yaris, since i always get a used car.

Hershey · 07-12-2010, 12:41 PM

the FIESTA we drove has the same tire size as the YARIS of 185/60-15 .

brg88tx · 07-12-2010, 02:22 PM

hershey, i have to disagree with you about the rear legroom of the fiesta. i saw some youtube videos showing almost no room for feet so i checked the specs on edmunds vs the yaris sedan. the yaris sedan has about 4 inches more legroom compared to the fiesta sedan.

Hershey · 07-12-2010, 11:46 PM

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Originally Posted by brg88tx

hershey, i have to disagree with you about the rear legroom of the fiesta. i saw some youtube videos showing almost no room for feet so i checked the specs on edmunds vs the yaris sedan. the yaris sedan has about 4 inches more legroom compared to the fiesta sedan.

I actually sat in the rear seat behind the drivers seat and had plenty of legroom . It's the headroom that's the problem . Anyone 5'9" tall and over will be touching the roof . Not good for us with male pattern baldness .

ChilliwackGuy · 07-12-2010, 02:28 PM

You r lucky to have test-driven a Fiesta! I considered buying one - but the Ford dealerships in BC decided to treat it like a limited edition world's most coveted car - so I went back to the Yaris.

mr9865 · 07-12-2010, 08:19 PM

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Originally Posted by ChilliwackGuy

You r lucky to have test-driven a Fiesta! I considered buying one - but the Ford dealerships in BC decided to treat it like a limited edition world's most coveted car - so I went back to the Yaris.

I just went to a ford dealer today to pick up a brochure and they acted the same way, telling me it was a limited edition car.

big lo · 07-12-2010, 03:22 PM

Wow all those mods, but I wouldnt cross over to Ford. Toyota vehicles, are more reliable, even though theirs been recals of late, but I have allways driven toyota cars cant complain with them at all.

Hershey · 07-12-2010, 11:42 PM

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Originally Posted by big lo

Wow all those mods, but I wouldnt cross over to Ford. Toyota vehicles, are more reliable, even though theirs been recals of late, but I have allways driven toyota cars cant complain with them at all.

we have 2 YARIS with engine oil leaks . So , we're not to happy witth TOYOTA as of now .

Lucas13 · 07-20-2010, 02:38 AM

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Originally Posted by Hershey

we have 2 YARIS with engine oil leaks . So , we're not to happy witth TOYOTA as of now .

I like the Yaris for the good design, versatility and off course for the gas economy BUT I really don’t like the fact that with only 58k the car needed this problems corrected

Suspension Clunk: still can’t find it, probably is coming from the struts, it’s been since two weeks old, dealer can’t find.

Seats loud squeaky noise: I’m not a heavy guy and my wife either. The repair took an air bag installed facing the middle console and 7 months to correct all the stuff that they messed up in the car like panels, covers etc, I demanded Toyota to replace the entire seats and they weren’t able, at least 80% of the seats got replaced. Six months later the problem came back, I decided to remove the seat covers and placed a more resistant felt, making sure the things where properly installed by the service manual. Now it’s ok.

Axle seal leaking gear oil: The warranty took care of it at 47k.

Strong Sulfur smell: Annoying when I needed the power on the car and the nasty smell stayed in.
I found the TSB and they replaced the catalytic mid section.

A/C drain got clogged due to lack of cabin air filter from factory or a type of screen from the outside intake, it allows debris to go in into the air box, Toyota is probably saving 5 bucks in there and maybe that’s is too much. I noticed the problem when water came out on the passenger’s side. I cleaned it with peroxide, made my filter, and that was the solution…it also helped for the mildew smell. They worst part is that they are aware of this problem.

Water pump Starts Leaking at 56k (Almost at the end of the power train warranty, I’m lucky!) The dealer made a bunch of scratches in the engine bay while doing this repair.

Sub frame got loose and started making a nasty clunk on the bottom when breaking hard, the dealer re-torque the nuts and it’s been fine.

Gearbox Leaking from main axle or Input shaft, the entire transmission will be replaced this week.

I hate that this happened to my Yaris; I never thought this would occur I started doing some mods and felt worst.

Installed a really nice little the tachometer (white led Illumination, custom painted gunmetal the Gage pod and the two side thin panels By the radio A/C section for closer interior match), Installed CtScott cruise control (works Great), replaced the entire bulbs for SMD VLED’s (they look fantastic), made the fogs DRL LED, Installed Bi-xenon Hid’s, changed for Vitz emblems.

Knowing the mechanical flaws makes me wonder if the car will hold for a while. I went for arbitration but Toyota won the case, NCDS changed the story and never mentioned the airbag problem. I’m still looking for other alternatives. Will see…

swidd · 07-12-2010, 07:05 PM

Even now, 3 years after buying the Yaris, I'm extremely satisfied with the rushed decision I made to buy the car, it hasn't caused me any financial harm, and I still think its as good to drive and practical and beautiful as the day I bought it. Best decision of my young life! Hope it lasts...

fnkngrv · 07-12-2010, 08:45 PM

You better believe that they dealers will act just like the Yarii dealers did in 07...It had been overseas for years and once it came to our shores it was the must have vehicle for the price point. The day that I buy another ford (yes no cap on the F) I invite anyone to expeditiously kick or knee me a few inches below the belt for being too stupid to live...

Just sayin...

On that note....damn it Toyota needs to release a mustang killer! I am talkin a beast right off the factory floor, no mods...

RedHatch08 · 07-12-2010, 11:13 PM

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Originally Posted by fnkngrv

On that note....damn it Toyota needs to release a mustang killer! I am talkin a beast right off the factory floor, no mods...

Yes.

With Mustang, Challenger, and Camaro on the market, now more than ever we need the SUPRA back.

Do it Toyota. Do it.

07-11-2010, 11:33 PM	#1
Hershey Drives: 08 Yaris sedan auto / Fit auto Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: northeast Posts: 2,897	FORD Fiesta test drive ... of the 5 speed manual and very impessed . The clutch action is smooth and shifting is very precise . The car has a feature called HILL START ASSIST that automatically applies the brakes if you start to roll back ( 3 degree grade or more ) . Neat . Found the YARIS clutch to be a bit twitchy on grades or even for level ground . The Blue Flame Metallic FIESTA had price of $14,490 , very close to the BLAZING BLUE . A base model , but loaded just the same . The rear head room was little less than the YARIS sedan . Anyone over 5'9" will likely hit the roof . Plenty of legroom for rear passenger . The trunk is very deep . Oil filter is on front of the block horizontally and no obstruction when doing an oil change . Picked up product information booklet and it's amazing how many options it has over the 2010 YARIS . Will do some reading and report back . The FIESTA sedan / hatchback and MAZDA 2 hatchback are going to give the YARIS a run for the money . Plan on test driving the sedan and hatchback in a 5 speed manual and 6 speed automatic as more arrive . Last edited by Hershey; 07-12-2010 at 01:56 AM.

07-12-2010, 01:27 AM	#5
Hershey Drives: 08 Yaris sedan auto / Fit auto Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: northeast Posts: 2,897	welcome . 5 speed base model you get 7 airbags ( includes driver knee bag ) , E.S.C. , and Traction Control ( on/off ) . Tachometer , tilt / telescopic steering wheel , and integrated side spotter mirrors to help you be aware of other vehicles entering the " blind zone " . I think you also get outdoor temp and average mileage . Last edited by Hershey; 07-12-2010 at 01:54 AM.

07-12-2010, 02:14 AM	#7
mr9865 $10.25/hr frying chicken View User's Garage Drives: 2012 Yaris L Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Green Bay WI Posts: 262	The fiesta will probally be next car after i get a yaris, since i always get a used car. __________________

07-12-2010, 08:45 PM	#17
fnkngrv Mr. 155 and climbing View User's Garage Drives: Seriously Modded 07 Sedan Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: In The Hotbox Posts: 4,742	You better believe that they dealers will act just like the Yarii dealers did in 07...It had been overseas for years and once it came to our shores it was the must have vehicle for the price point. The day that I buy another ford (yes no cap on the F) I invite anyone to expeditiously kick or knee me a few inches below the belt for being too stupid to live... Just sayin... On that note....damn it Toyota needs to release a mustang killer! I am talkin a beast right off the factory floor, no mods... __________________ Team Tiamat Racing on Facebook Youtube Channel: Team Tiamat Racing *Class record holder in Land Speed @ 154.5mph for 1.5 mile and 145.5mph in the mile in the F (2.016 to 3.014 L), G (1.524 to 2.015 L), and H (1.016 to 1.523 L) classes.*

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07-11-2010, 11:43 PM	#2
Hershey Drives: 08 Yaris sedan auto / Fit auto Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: northeast Posts: 2,897	forgot it takes 5w-20 at 10,000 mile intervals .

07-12-2010, 01:15 AM	#3
JBougie Banned View User's Garage Drives: 2010 Yaris LB (Prev: 07 Sedan) Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Beech Bluff, TN Posts: 1,266	Nice :) Since I will be car shopping soon, I was kinda thinking about looking into the Fiesta if I didn't find a Yaris with the options I want. I will wait until I can find one used (I'll never again buy a brand new car) but I really like this feedback - thank you for posting this!!

07-12-2010, 12:41 PM	#8
Hershey Drives: 08 Yaris sedan auto / Fit auto Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: northeast Posts: 2,897	the FIESTA we drove has the same tire size as the YARIS of 185/60-15 .

07-12-2010, 02:22 PM	#9
brg88tx Drives: 07 Yaris Sedan, Auto Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: SE Texas Posts: 327	hershey, i have to disagree with you about the rear legroom of the fiesta. i saw some youtube videos showing almost no room for feet so i checked the specs on edmunds vs the yaris sedan. the yaris sedan has about 4 inches more legroom compared to the fiesta sedan.

07-12-2010, 02:28 PM	#11
ChilliwackGuy WCOAST CANADIAN DRIVER!!! Drives: 2010 Hatch 5DR - AUTO/AC Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Chilliwack BC, Canada Posts: 109	You r lucky to have test-driven a Fiesta! I considered buying one - but the Ford dealerships in BC decided to treat it like a limited edition world's most coveted car - so I went back to the Yaris.

07-12-2010, 03:22 PM	#13
big lo View User's Garage Drives: 2007 VIOS Join Date: May 2010 Location: Loiza,Puerto Rico Posts: 1,121	Wow all those mods, but I wouldnt cross over to Ford. Toyota vehicles, are more reliable, even though theirs been recals of late, but I have allways driven toyota cars cant complain with them at all.

07-12-2010, 07:05 PM	#16
swidd Drives: Yaris HB Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Central Alabama, GOD BLESS AMERICA Posts: 755	Even now, 3 years after buying the Yaris, I'm extremely satisfied with the rushed decision I made to buy the car, it hasn't caused me any financial harm, and I still think its as good to drive and practical and beautiful as the day I bought it. Best decision of my young life! Hope it lasts...