FORD Fiesta test drive ... - Toyota Yaris Forums

Hershey · 07-11-2010, 10:33 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, 10:43 PM

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

JBougie · 07-12-2010, 12:15 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!!

Hershey · 07-12-2010, 12:27 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 .

mr9865 · 07-12-2010, 01:14 AM

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

Hershey · 07-12-2010, 11:41 AM

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

brg88tx · 07-12-2010, 01:22 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.

ChilliwackGuy · 07-12-2010, 01:28 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.

big lo · 07-12-2010, 02:22 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.

swidd · 07-12-2010, 06:05 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...

mr9865 · 07-12-2010, 07:19 PM

Quote:

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.

fnkngrv · 07-12-2010, 07:45 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...

yarrr · 07-12-2010, 09:53 PM

Quote:

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

RedHatch08 · 07-12-2010, 10:13 PM

Quote:

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.

Hershey · 07-12-2010, 10:42 PM

Quote:

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 .

Hershey · 07-12-2010, 10:46 PM

Quote:

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 .

Hershey · 07-12-2010, 10:57 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 · 07-12-2010, 11:24 PM

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 .

07-11-2010, 10:33 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 12:56 AM.

07-12-2010, 12:27 AM	#4
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 12:54 AM.

07-12-2010, 01:14 AM	#5
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07-12-2010, 07:45 PM	#12
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, 10:43 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, 12:15 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, 11:41 AM	#6
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, 01:22 PM	#7
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, 01:28 PM	#8
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, 02:22 PM	#9
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, 06:05 PM	#10
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...

07-12-2010, 10:57 PM	#17
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 .

07-12-2010, 11:24 PM	#18
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 .