FUsion, fiest, or kia forte koup? - Page 2

305pride · 07-30-2010, 07:34 PM

i like this one. but it wont be out for a while. i like the fiesta too but i would probably get a cruze instead

lil_chef · 07-30-2010, 08:35 PM

im thinking about either a Focus RS or fiesta RS in a year or 2 as a daily driver if funds permit. i like the design of those cars as opposed to the conservative styling of the cruze

305pride · 07-30-2010, 09:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lil_chef

im thinking about either a Focus RS or fiesta RS in a year or 2 as a daily driver if funds permit. i like the design of those cars as opposed to the conservative styling of the cruze

i like the hatchbacks

Overflow · 07-30-2010, 09:46 PM

Get the Kia. The fiesta is a wimpy car.

HeHasReturned · 07-30-2010, 11:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by guiLT JR.

Get the Kia. The fiesta is a wimpy car.

Lol It had to be said

*Mr. Wyndham* · 07-30-2010, 11:02 PM

I wouldn't get the current focus. Wait for the update, or the Cruze.

Other than that, I would definitely look at the Fiesta. Neat little car.

All-Or-Nothing · 07-30-2010, 11:40 PM

You can get a great deal on a 2010 Focus right now. Of the three chosen you will get the most bang for the buck with the Focus.

FenwickHockey65 · 07-30-2010, 11:45 PM

I would go with Focus, but if I were you, I would hate myself once the 2012 model arrives.

I mean, if you can wait a month or so, Cruze is already in production. Not sure when saleables will hit dealers, but it won't be very long now.

*Camaro_Corvette* · 07-31-2010, 12:02 AM

Hmmm, I guess I would have to lean towards a focus, but I'm not liking it. I'd do what fen suggests above me. Cruze

FenwickHockey65 · 07-31-2010, 12:05 AM

Actually, SORP is August 9th. So they should be in dealers shortly thereafter.

SSRich · 08-01-2010, 03:32 PM

id wait for the cruze

leperkhaun · 08-02-2010, 05:14 AM

I was TDY back to the states a couple of months ago and the rental car we got was a focus.

I was really impressed with the car. Id say out of your options go with the focus.

Synerbee · 08-02-2010, 07:27 AM

My friends day works for kia and I been inside the forte noncoupe and it was really nice car you be surprised

Stew · 08-02-2010, 10:56 AM

Well, I did some test driving this weekend, here are my thoughts:

Fiesta SE/automatic. We'll start with the good:

well loaded at around 18k. Very nice interior design and materials. More backseat legroom than the Focus coupe. Sync. Peppier than I thought it would be, though ever so slightly. excellent ride/handling balance. Can't beat the MPG ratings

The bad: good room for it's size, but is no miracle. Hip room was pretty tight, especially in the footwells. The pedals were so close that my shoe kept getting captured by the brake pedal everytime I tried to bring it up from the gas pedal. The powershift fully electronic transmission was different, instead of shifting it basically seemed to lurch or slip between gears. Finally I am red/green colorblind and the red display for the radio/sync was basically invisible to me. And while the power was slightly better than expected I can see the the mountains here still giving it fits.

Focus Coupe. I have to be honest this car absolutely surprised me.

The good: much more front seat room, plenty of knee and leg room, huge trunk, nice easy to read guages, easy to use center stack and the display was in blue and easy to see YAY! Engine was far peppier than I expected and actually pushed you back ever so slightly in second gear. The automatic, though just a 4 speed, was far better and more effective than I expected. It downshifted when needed and shifts were pretty quick. Even though it is a 4 speed it is easy to live with. The chasis was surprisingly well tuned, like the fiesta providing a good handling/ride tradeoff. Very solid feel too. Honestly if you are looking for a small car, try the focus, I think you will be sirprised!

THe bad: Well, not really bad, but the interior was definatly a little cheaper than than the Fiestas, but really not bad and nowhere near my Jeep. Back seat room was a bit tight, then it was also the coupe instead of the sedan.

As for the cruze, i like it, but for less than the base price of the Cruze ( around 16500 I believe), I can get a decently loaded focus including things like sync. Not to mention I am rather liking the coupe availability.

Also we need a second vehicle desperatly right now, so the Jeep will probably be kept considering how upside down i am and the fact I can end up with it and a new Focus for roughly same payment amt as trading the Jeep for a Focus and getting something older as a second vehicle. Hopefully going in this Saturday to deal on the Focus we drove.

07-30-2010, 07:34 PM	#15
305pride Drives: 3.4l 1995 camaro Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: miami, fl Posts: 2,202	i like this one. but it wont be out for a while. i like the fiesta too but i would probably get a cruze instead Attached Images __________________ just call me alex. they make anti-me PSA's cos im dope lmao

07-30-2010, 11:02 PM	#20
Mr. Wyndham I used to be Dragoneye... Drives: 2018 ZL1 1LE Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Buffalo, NY Posts: 31,873 View My Garage	I wouldn't get the current focus. Wait for the update, or the Cruze. Other than that, I would definitely look at the Fiesta. Neat little car. __________________ *"Keep the faith."* - Fbodfather

07-30-2010, 11:45 PM	#22
FenwickHockey65 General Motors Aficionado Drives: 2023 GMC Canyon, 2023 Expedition Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Florida Posts: 37,375 View My Garage	I would go with Focus, but if I were you, I would hate myself once the 2012 model arrives. I mean, if you can wait a month or so, Cruze is already in production. Not sure when saleables will hit dealers, but it won't be very long now. __________________ 2023 GMC Canyon Elevation 2023 Ford Expedition SSV (State-Issued)

07-31-2010, 12:02 AM	#23
Camaro_Corvette 36.58625, -121.7568 Drives: Team 1LE Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Earth Posts: 23,710 View My Garage	Hmmm, I guess I would have to lean towards a focus, but I'm not liking it. I'd do what fen suggests above me. Cruze __________________ I am seriously never serious vv V vv Next order of business

07-31-2010, 12:05 AM	#24
FenwickHockey65 General Motors Aficionado Drives: 2023 GMC Canyon, 2023 Expedition Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Florida Posts: 37,375 View My Garage	Actually, SORP is August 9th. So they should be in dealers shortly thereafter. __________________ 2023 GMC Canyon Elevation 2023 Ford Expedition SSV (State-Issued)

07-30-2010, 08:35 PM	#16
lil_chef Banned Drives: 2010 Mustang GT Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Jacksonville Posts: 1,823	im thinking about either a Focus RS or fiesta RS in a year or 2 as a daily driver if funds permit. i like the design of those cars as opposed to the conservative styling of the cruze

07-30-2010, 09:46 PM	#18
Overflow Space Shuttle Aficionado Drives: 2016 Camaro 2SS Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Tampa, FL Posts: 30,897 View My Garage	Get the Kia. The fiesta is a wimpy car.

07-30-2010, 11:40 PM	#21
All-Or-Nothing Account Suspended Drives: BMW 6 series Vert Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Right Here Posts: 979	You can get a great deal on a 2010 Focus right now. Of the three chosen you will get the most bang for the buck with the Focus.

08-01-2010, 03:32 PM	#25
SSRich Drives: 1967 camaroSS Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: va Posts: 239	id wait for the cruze

08-02-2010, 05:14 AM	#26
leperkhaun Drives: Looking to buy a SS Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: yorktown Posts: 141	I was TDY back to the states a couple of months ago and the rental car we got was a focus. I was really impressed with the car. Id say out of your options go with the focus.

08-02-2010, 07:27 AM	#27
Synerbee SoCal Headturners Drives: 2010 SGM Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Anaheim Hills, California Posts: 5,788	My friends day works for kia and I been inside the forte noncoupe and it was really nice car you be surprised

08-02-2010, 10:56 AM	#28
Stew Drives: 92 Luminadead/01 Dakota/97 F150 4x4 Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Eastern, Ky Posts: 3,789	Well, I did some test driving this weekend, here are my thoughts: Fiesta SE/automatic. We'll start with the good: well loaded at around 18k. Very nice interior design and materials. More backseat legroom than the Focus coupe. Sync. Peppier than I thought it would be, though ever so slightly. excellent ride/handling balance. Can't beat the MPG ratings The bad: good room for it's size, but is no miracle. Hip room was pretty tight, especially in the footwells. The pedals were so close that my shoe kept getting captured by the brake pedal everytime I tried to bring it up from the gas pedal. The powershift fully electronic transmission was different, instead of shifting it basically seemed to lurch or slip between gears. Finally I am red/green colorblind and the red display for the radio/sync was basically invisible to me. And while the power was slightly better than expected I can see the the mountains here still giving it fits. Focus Coupe. I have to be honest this car absolutely surprised me. The good: much more front seat room, plenty of knee and leg room, huge trunk, nice easy to read guages, easy to use center stack and the display was in blue and easy to see YAY! Engine was far peppier than I expected and actually pushed you back ever so slightly in second gear. The automatic, though just a 4 speed, was far better and more effective than I expected. It downshifted when needed and shifts were pretty quick. Even though it is a 4 speed it is easy to live with. The chasis was surprisingly well tuned, like the fiesta providing a good handling/ride tradeoff. Very solid feel too. Honestly if you are looking for a small car, try the focus, I think you will be sirprised! THe bad: Well, not really bad, but the interior was definatly a little cheaper than than the Fiestas, but really not bad and nowhere near my Jeep. Back seat room was a bit tight, then it was also the coupe instead of the sedan. As for the cruze, i like it, but for less than the base price of the Cruze ( around 16500 I believe), I can get a decently loaded focus including things like sync. Not to mention I am rather liking the coupe availability. Also we need a second vehicle desperatly right now, so the Jeep will probably be kept considering how upside down i am and the fact I can end up with it and a new Focus for roughly same payment amt as trading the Jeep for a Focus and getting something older as a second vehicle. Hopefully going in this Saturday to deal on the Focus we drove.