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Hershey · 07-12-2010, 11:57 PM

the tires are better than the BRIDGSTONE Potenza RE 92 and GOODYEAR Eagle LS of the YARIS . They are the KUMHO Solus KH 25s' and are 185/60-15 . Same as the YARIS . May get those to replace the Potenzas' which are getting worn with only 21,600+ miles .

Hershey · 07-13-2010, 12:24 AM

may go back and test drive it again . If we do we'll get some pics of it to post . May be sold already . They only had 1 . They hope to have more in a few weeks .

cdavidhess · 07-13-2010, 12:30 PM

Thanks for posting this review!

Ford has come a long way. I traded my Yaris in on a 2010 Focus Sedan SE 5-speed in February. I still loved my Yaris--just wanted something different. I swore 15 years ago that I would never buy another Ford. Even though their slogan at the time was "Quality is job one," the 1995 Contour I had proved different.

My Focus has been problem free except for a squeak in the seat which was repaired under warranty. J. D. Powers just named it as the best compact car in terms of initial quality. Since the current model is coming to the end of its life cycle, Ford has loaded it with high content and offered huge rebates. You can purchase a Focus for much less than a Fiesta. Obviously, the fuel economy of the Focus is not as good, but still decent.

See my car at http://www.theparson.net/focus.htm

I may very well purchase a Fiesta (or even another Yaris) some day.

RedRide · 07-13-2010, 12:53 PM

By most reports, Ford probably has a winner with the new Fiesta.

I have always been partial to Fords. The only reason I got 2 Toyotas is because when I got a new car in '02, Ford had nothing I wanted.
So, I got a Celica and then, a Yaris in '09. Toyotas have seved me very well.

I'm glad Ford is doing well as I just applied for my Ford retirement benefits.
I worked for them from '67-'79. It's not much but, at least it wiil pay for gas, insurance, etc for my Toyotas.

ChilliwackGuy · 07-13-2010, 04:14 PM

Nice to hear everyone's take on the Ford vs. Toyota battle!

Me - I know if I go to a dealership and request a brochure or car information (and in some cases a test drive) I better get what I want - anonymously for print information (why should I give my name and # for a brochure?)

I find that Ford dealerships in BC are so DAMN protective of "walk-ins" - you'd think post-recession the sales reps would be happy there are people thinking of the Fiesta at all anyway

RedRide · 07-13-2010, 05:20 PM

There's not any battle, just a healthy competition between two great auto manufactures.

CtrlAltDefeat · 07-14-2010, 04:10 PM

hmmm I'll consider what ever is available when i get rid of my Yaris... (wonder what the 2020 fiesta will be like? lol)

mr9865 · 07-14-2010, 10:52 PM

if its like the US focus, it will be the same thing!

wooverstone8 · 07-17-2010, 03:51 PM

The Ford Fiesta looks like a winner IMO, but I would never trade in my Toyota Yaris for one. I like the simplicity of my Yaris.

alby_yaris · 07-17-2010, 05:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by wooverstone8

The Ford Fiesta looks like a winner IMO, but I would never trade in my Toyota Yaris for one. I like the simplicity of my Yaris.

me too
My dad has a Focus but I still prefer my toyota

Hershey · 07-17-2010, 10:22 PM

we just got 44.56 m.p.g. with our '08 automatic sedan earlier ( 2 bars , 161.5 miles , and 3.62 gallons of gas ) . Decided to remove the ECO-METER from the 2010 automatic 3 door and install it in the '08 . What a difference . The E.M. showed 44.2 , is a little low than the fill , but got tired of fiddling with the setting for it . Would be hard to get rid of either one of the YARIS for a FIESTA , FOCUS , or MAZDA 2 . Now if the '08 and '10 would stop leaking oil to give more reason not to ditch 'em .

auxmike · 07-18-2010, 01:21 AM

Never buy the first year of any car....
I'd hold off on a US Fiesta till after the "Honeymoon/hype" period.
Let's see what problems crop up after a year on US streets first.
I'm VERY pleased with my Yaris and don't really want most of the overly complex junk that Fords been loading into its cars lately.
Also, is the Fiesta built in Mexico? If so, RUN!!!

Hershey · 07-18-2010, 12:58 PM

yes , built in MEXICO . The FORD Festiva ( rebadged MAZDA 121 , 1.3 ltr. engine ) of old was built there as well . That was a good dependable car . Time will tell for the FIESTA .

wooverstone8 · 07-18-2010, 05:38 PM

There is a Ford Fiesta (USA) forum now. Here's a new owner review on the Fiesta: http://www.fordfiestaforum.com/index...allic-red-ses/

firemachine69 · 07-19-2010, 03:49 AM

I'm surprised no one's noticed the 2012 Focus. Looks like a slightly more bloated Fiesta hatch.

Cosmonaut · 07-19-2010, 02:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by firemachine69

I'm surprised no one's noticed the 2012 Focus. Looks like a slightly more bloated Fiesta hatch.

it looks the same because Ford is doing the "kinetic" styling. The fiesta is taking the place of the OLD focus and the new focus is being bumped up a market class.
Also
FIestaFLy from the people who run focusfanatics...i think.

Hershey · 07-20-2010, 03:12 AM

wow , not good . Hope you have better luck in the future . As for the FIESTA . My other 1/2 noticed the engine and tranny are made in BRAZIL , while the car is assembled in MEXICO . We'll wait and see how things go for the FIESTA . Mean while we'll keep our fingers crossed with the oil leaks .

Lucas13 · 07-21-2010, 02:03 AM

Let's hope they oil leaks stop for good... I think is good to wait at least 3 years to check the reviews on the fiesta, I really like it but who knows how the USDM version will behave, probably will be better than the Yaris.

07-13-2010, 12:30 PM	#3
cdavidhess Drives: 2008 White Yaris Sedan 5 speed Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Rochester, NY Posts: 46	Thanks for posting this review! Ford has come a long way. I traded my Yaris in on a 2010 Focus Sedan SE 5-speed in February. I still loved my Yaris--just wanted something different. I swore 15 years ago that I would never buy another Ford. Even though their slogan at the time was "Quality is job one," the 1995 Contour I had proved different. My Focus has been problem free except for a squeak in the seat which was repaired under warranty. J. D. Powers just named it as the best compact car in terms of initial quality. Since the current model is coming to the end of its life cycle, Ford has loaded it with high content and offered huge rebates. You can purchase a Focus for much less than a Fiesta. Obviously, the fuel economy of the Focus is not as good, but still decent. See my car at http://www.theparson.net/focus.htm I may very well purchase a Fiesta (or even another Yaris) some day. __________________

07-14-2010, 04:10 PM	#7
CtrlAltDefeat I ♥ Yaris View User's Garage Drives: Black 08 LB MT & red 97 Miata Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Indianapolis IN Posts: 1,313	hmmm I'll consider what ever is available when i get rid of my Yaris... (wonder what the 2020 fiesta will be like? lol) __________________ The trouble with the world is that the stupid are cocksure and the intelligent are full of doubt. - Bertrand Russell

07-14-2010, 10:52 PM	#8
mr9865 $10.25/hr frying chicken View User's Garage Drives: 2012 Yaris L Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Green Bay WI Posts: 262	if its like the US focus, it will be the same thing! __________________

07-18-2010, 01:21 AM	#12
auxmike Drives: 2008 HB, A/T, Power W/L/M Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: LI, New Yawk Posts: 2,063	Never buy the first year of any car.... I'd hold off on a US Fiesta till after the "Honeymoon/hype" period. Let's see what problems crop up after a year on US streets first. I'm VERY pleased with my Yaris and don't really want most of the overly complex junk that Fords been loading into its cars lately. Also, is the Fiesta built in Mexico? If so, RUN!!! __________________ Never take eyes off opponent - Bruce Lee

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07-12-2010, 11:57 PM	#1
Hershey Drives: 08 Yaris sedan auto / Fit auto Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: northeast Posts: 2,897	the tires are better than the BRIDGSTONE Potenza RE 92 and GOODYEAR Eagle LS of the YARIS . They are the KUMHO Solus KH 25s' and are 185/60-15 . Same as the YARIS . May get those to replace the Potenzas' which are getting worn with only 21,600+ miles .

07-13-2010, 12:24 AM	#2
Hershey Drives: 08 Yaris sedan auto / Fit auto Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: northeast Posts: 2,897	may go back and test drive it again . If we do we'll get some pics of it to post . May be sold already . They only had 1 . They hope to have more in a few weeks .

07-13-2010, 12:53 PM	#4
RedRide Drives: '09 Yaris carmine red 2d HB Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Middletown, NY Posts: 1,502	By most reports, Ford probably has a winner with the new Fiesta. I have always been partial to Fords. The only reason I got 2 Toyotas is because when I got a new car in '02, Ford had nothing I wanted. So, I got a Celica and then, a Yaris in '09. Toyotas have seved me very well. I'm glad Ford is doing well as I just applied for my Ford retirement benefits. I worked for them from '67-'79. It's not much but, at least it wiil pay for gas, insurance, etc for my Toyotas.

07-13-2010, 04:14 PM	#5
ChilliwackGuy WCOAST CANADIAN DRIVER!!! Drives: 2010 Hatch 5DR - AUTO/AC Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Chilliwack BC, Canada Posts: 109	Nice to hear everyone's take on the Ford vs. Toyota battle! Me - I know if I go to a dealership and request a brochure or car information (and in some cases a test drive) I better get what I want - anonymously for print information (why should I give my name and # for a brochure?) I find that Ford dealerships in BC are so DAMN protective of "walk-ins" - you'd think post-recession the sales reps would be happy there are people thinking of the Fiesta at all anyway

07-13-2010, 05:20 PM	#6
RedRide Drives: '09 Yaris carmine red 2d HB Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Middletown, NY Posts: 1,502	There's not any battle, just a healthy competition between two great auto manufactures.

07-17-2010, 03:51 PM	#9
wooverstone8 View User's Garage Drives: 2017 VW Jetta 1.4L Manual Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Olympia, WA Posts: 349	The Ford Fiesta looks like a winner IMO, but I would never trade in my Toyota Yaris for one. I like the simplicity of my Yaris.

07-17-2010, 10:22 PM	#11
Hershey Drives: 08 Yaris sedan auto / Fit auto Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: northeast Posts: 2,897	we just got 44.56 m.p.g. with our '08 automatic sedan earlier ( 2 bars , 161.5 miles , and 3.62 gallons of gas ) . Decided to remove the ECO-METER from the 2010 automatic 3 door and install it in the '08 . What a difference . The E.M. showed 44.2 , is a little low than the fill , but got tired of fiddling with the setting for it . Would be hard to get rid of either one of the YARIS for a FIESTA , FOCUS , or MAZDA 2 . Now if the '08 and '10 would stop leaking oil to give more reason not to ditch 'em .

07-18-2010, 12:58 PM	#13
Hershey Drives: 08 Yaris sedan auto / Fit auto Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: northeast Posts: 2,897	yes , built in MEXICO . The FORD Festiva ( rebadged MAZDA 121 , 1.3 ltr. engine ) of old was built there as well . That was a good dependable car . Time will tell for the FIESTA .

07-18-2010, 05:38 PM	#14
wooverstone8 View User's Garage Drives: 2017 VW Jetta 1.4L Manual Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Olympia, WA Posts: 349	There is a Ford Fiesta (USA) forum now. Here's a new owner review on the Fiesta: http://www.fordfiestaforum.com/index...allic-red-ses/

07-19-2010, 03:49 AM	#15
firemachine69 School'er of hard knocks Drives: Silver Yaris 4dr. HB Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Sudbury, On Posts: 556	I'm surprised no one's noticed the 2012 Focus. Looks like a slightly more bloated Fiesta hatch.

07-20-2010, 03:12 AM	#17
Hershey Drives: 08 Yaris sedan auto / Fit auto Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: northeast Posts: 2,897	wow , not good . Hope you have better luck in the future . As for the FIESTA . My other 1/2 noticed the engine and tranny are made in BRAZIL , while the car is assembled in MEXICO . We'll wait and see how things go for the FIESTA . Mean while we'll keep our fingers crossed with the oil leaks .

07-21-2010, 02:03 AM	#18
Lucas13 Drives: 07 Yaris LB Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Fort Lauderdale Posts: 179	Let's hope they oil leaks stop for good... I think is good to wait at least 3 years to check the reviews on the fiesta, I really like it but who knows how the USDM version will behave, probably will be better than the Yaris.