FUsion, fiest, or kia forte koup?

Stew · 07-30-2010, 02:22 PM

Thinking seriously about trading my Jeep tomorrow for a economy car with a bit better mileage and I have just missed having a car. I am thinking these 3

1: Fiesta: Appears to be a great little car and the 5 door the dealer has with sync, ambient lighting, automatic, etc is $17006

2: Focus, should be a solid and proven car. Am looking at an SE with sunroof, sync, uplevel stereo, cruise, appearance package, manual transmission, with rebates should be around 15900.

3, kia Forte coupe sx: best looks, be just the masicSX (top end model), no sunroof or leather. 17k-18k depending on transmission, only has 1k rebat compared to 3k for the focus and no SYNC of course.

Thoughts? I figure I'll get a good daily driver now and get a nice pony from the used market in a few years.

title should read focus not fusion! sorry!

UT-Engineer · 07-30-2010, 02:34 PM

i was gonna say fusion but since thats not what you meant, i guess the foucus lol. i hope that person who keyed ur jeep isn't the reason why ur thinking of a trade. i'd keep the jeep, personally.

Stew · 07-30-2010, 02:44 PM

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Originally Posted by UT-Enginner

i was gonna say fusion but since thats not what you meant, i guess the foucus lol. i hope that person who keyed ur jeep isn't the reason why ur thinking of a trade. i'd keep the jeep, personally.

Nah, I was actually already considering it. I havted to get back into a car for a while and am really tempted by the Focus incentives mainly.

UT-Engineer · 07-30-2010, 02:49 PM

yea for sure the incentives are good. im assuming ur jeep is paid off for correct? if so... youll probably save some money on gas by getting one of the cars u listed but then have that extra payment. so consider that. if u really have ur mind set on a pony/sports car, which again i assume you do =), then just save up the cash that you would spend on the focus and put a good down payment on ur dream car. I wouldnt just settle for whats best for u now but look at the long haul. if its a yr or 2 from now until u get the car u really want then just save. i know its easier said then done but you'll be happy with your decision.

Stew · 07-30-2010, 03:00 PM

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Originally Posted by UT-Enginner

yea for sure the incentives are good. im assuming ur jeep is paid off for correct? if so... youll probably save some money on gas by getting one of the cars u listed but then have that extra payment. so consider that. if u really have ur mind set on a pony/sports car, which again i assume you do =), then just save up the cash that you would spend on the focus and put a good down payment on ur dream car. I wouldnt just settle for whats best for u now but look at the long haul. if its a yr or 2 from now until u get the car u really want then just save. i know its easier said then done but you'll be happy with your decision.

No paid off and will be upside down, but I have a few reasons to trade it, will also be picking up a second 4x4 with a low range for hunting. THe Jeep is starting to need more maintence (by that I mean the dreaded front suspnsion issues are finally showing their head after 2 years of excellent service).

HeHasReturned · 07-30-2010, 04:20 PM

Not really a fan of the focus. Narrow it down to the fiesta and the forte koup. Then drive both of them on the same day, see how you feel about it, and choose whatever feels right. They are both nice cars, the fiesta is a little on the quirkier side, and the forte koup has great styling, but whatever floats your boat.

ViperTomcat · 07-30-2010, 04:27 PM

Fiesta, support an American company before a Korean one.

Stew · 07-30-2010, 04:43 PM

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Originally Posted by ViperTomcat

Fiesta, support an American company before a Korean one.

My thought to, though i think I am leaning towards the Focus

I figure I'll get a pony in a few years when i can relegate it to weekend duty. This is coal country, daily driving the roads and not to mention coal truck dodging and flyingbricks of coal from those trucks I w0ould be sad very quick putting a nice and more expensive car through that everyday, not to mention 25k+ miles a year.

brandotron · 07-30-2010, 04:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Stew

My thought to, though i think I am leaning towards the Focus

I figure I'll get a pony in a few years when i can relegate it to weekend duty. This is coal country, daily driving the roads and not to mention coal truck dodging and flyingbricks of coal from those trucks I w0ould be sad very quick putting a nice and more expensive car through that everyday, not to mention 25k+ miles a year.

Good point.

I like the Fiesta, but it looks like the Focus offers more creature comforts for the money. The latest generation doesn't look half bad.

Stew · 07-30-2010, 04:55 PM

Now I am just thinking, sedan or coupe and should I have them find me one with an automatic transmission as I'd rather have gray anyways. I also figure the Focus has been around long enough any bugs should be worked out by now.

Brokinarrow · 07-30-2010, 05:12 PM

If you wanted to hold out a bit longer you could jump for a Cruze, supposed to be out 3rd quarter, starting around $16,500

305pride · 07-30-2010, 05:42 PM

i like the new gen focus.

ViperTomcat · 07-30-2010, 06:15 PM

The Focus has been out for a while, and generally is reliable, yes. I would still get a Focus or Fiesta.

And I think he needs a car more along the lines of now-ish...not waiting for the Cruze

lil_chef · 07-30-2010, 06:29 PM

meh for the focus, i think the Mazda3 is a better package while being essentially the same car.

my vote is 100% for the fiesta though

07-30-2010, 02:22 PM	#1
Stew Drives: 92 Luminadead/01 Dakota/97 F150 4x4 Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Eastern, Ky Posts: 3,789	FUsion, fiest, or kia forte koup? Thinking seriously about trading my Jeep tomorrow for a economy car with a bit better mileage and I have just missed having a car. I am thinking these 3 1: Fiesta: Appears to be a great little car and the 5 door the dealer has with sync, ambient lighting, automatic, etc is $17006 2: Focus, should be a solid and proven car. Am looking at an SE with sunroof, sync, uplevel stereo, cruise, appearance package, manual transmission, with rebates should be around 15900. 3, kia Forte coupe sx: best looks, be just the masicSX (top end model), no sunroof or leather. 17k-18k depending on transmission, only has 1k rebat compared to 3k for the focus and no SYNC of course. Thoughts? I figure I'll get a good daily driver now and get a nice pony from the used market in a few years. title should read focus not fusion! sorry!

07-30-2010, 02:34 PM	#2
UT-Engineer Just Cruisin' Drives: 2010 Synergy Camaro Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: San Antonio, TX Posts: 1,224 View My Garage	i was gonna say fusion but since thats not what you meant, i guess the foucus lol. i hope that person who keyed ur jeep isn't the reason why ur thinking of a trade. i'd keep the jeep, personally. __________________ 2010 Synergy Green Camaro 25% Tint - CGM Painted GM GFX - 20" Niche M102 Wheels

07-30-2010, 02:49 PM	#4
UT-Engineer Just Cruisin' Drives: 2010 Synergy Camaro Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: San Antonio, TX Posts: 1,224 View My Garage	yea for sure the incentives are good. im assuming ur jeep is paid off for correct? if so... youll probably save some money on gas by getting one of the cars u listed but then have that extra payment. so consider that. if u really have ur mind set on a pony/sports car, which again i assume you do =), then just save up the cash that you would spend on the focus and put a good down payment on ur dream car. I wouldnt just settle for whats best for u now but look at the long haul. if its a yr or 2 from now until u get the car u really want then just save. i know its easier said then done but you'll be happy with your decision. __________________ 2010 Synergy Green Camaro 25% Tint - CGM Painted GM GFX - 20" Niche M102 Wheels

07-30-2010, 05:12 PM	#11
Brokinarrow Drives: 2012 Honda NC700x Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Indianola, IA Posts: 5,317 View My Garage	If you wanted to hold out a bit longer you could jump for a Cruze, supposed to be out 3rd quarter, starting around $16,500 __________________

07-30-2010, 05:42 PM	#12
305pride Drives: 3.4l 1995 camaro Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: miami, fl Posts: 2,202	i like the new gen focus. __________________ just call me alex. they make anti-me PSA's cos im dope lmao

07-30-2010, 04:20 PM	#6
HeHasReturned Drives: GTI Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Don't worry bout it Posts: 328	Not really a fan of the focus. Narrow it down to the fiesta and the forte koup. Then drive both of them on the same day, see how you feel about it, and choose whatever feels right. They are both nice cars, the fiesta is a little on the quirkier side, and the forte koup has great styling, but whatever floats your boat.

07-30-2010, 04:27 PM	#7
ViperTomcat Banned Drives: 2011 Avenger Heat Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Oregon Posts: 1,697	Fiesta, support an American company before a Korean one.

07-30-2010, 04:55 PM	#10
Stew Drives: 92 Luminadead/01 Dakota/97 F150 4x4 Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Eastern, Ky Posts: 3,789	Now I am just thinking, sedan or coupe and should I have them find me one with an automatic transmission as I'd rather have gray anyways. I also figure the Focus has been around long enough any bugs should be worked out by now.

07-30-2010, 06:15 PM	#13
ViperTomcat Banned Drives: 2011 Avenger Heat Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Oregon Posts: 1,697	The Focus has been out for a while, and generally is reliable, yes. I would still get a Focus or Fiesta. And I think he needs a car more along the lines of now-ish...not waiting for the Cruze

07-30-2010, 06:29 PM	#14
lil_chef Banned Drives: 2010 Mustang GT Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Jacksonville Posts: 1,823	meh for the focus, i think the Mazda3 is a better package while being essentially the same car. my vote is 100% for the fiesta though