2014 Ford Festiva - Too much fun
It's a subcompact and the ST model only comes with a manual transmission. Surprisingly lively and more fun to drive around town on a daily basis than my 2015 Corvette and a 2014 Mercedes AMG. Ride is choppy because of the short wheelbase. Instrumentation and entertainment controls took a while to get used to. Great mileage in traffic and on the open road. Purchased as a lease, but now I fully intend to buy it when the lease expires if it continues to perform as it has so far. The car's designers went in on Day 1 and said OK how much do we have? OK! Lets put it all in the Handling, Transmission, and Engine, and whatever's left we will add into the interior. The ST has the worst door handles you'll ever see, and the pedals are missing a dead pedal which is absolutely essential for a manu... (more)
It's a subcompact and the ST model only comes with a manual transmission. Surprisingly lively and more fun to drive around town on a daily basis than my 2015 Corvette and a 2014 Mercedes AMG. Ride is choppy because of the short wheelbase. Instrumentation and entertainment controls took a while to get used to. Great mileage in traffic and on the open road. Purchased as a lease, but now I fully intend to buy it when the lease expires if it continues to perform as it has so far. The car's designers went in on Day 1 and said OK how much do we have? OK! Lets put it all in the Handling, Transmission, and Engine, and whatever's left we will add into the interior. The ST has the worst door handles you'll ever see, and the pedals are missing a dead pedal which is absolutely essential for a manual drive car. The Cup holders are ridiculously close to the Handbrake, and the rear view mirror reminds me of my '87 300Z. Here is where the 5 stars come in: The Controls are all fully purposed and perfectly designed. The nav' is amazing! I would even say it is better than Google maps in some respects. The handling is both fully responsive and light, and the car just pulls forever with that clean running turbo. The transmission pulls you towards the next gear but doesn't fight you when you try and force it down one. All this handling, power, and responsiveness, and still has a really good Sony Stereo.
our friends gang went out for party through this car. At that time my friend proposed her girl friend in the car itself. that moment still in our mind.
our friends gang went out for party through this car. At that time my friend proposed her girl friend in the car itself. that moment still in our mind.
Our 2016 Fiesta SE Sedan is our new RV motorhome tow car. The Pro's: Good road handling, good acceleration, sport car feel steering, great visibility, incredible gas mileage (38/39 Hwy), large trunk, well thought out instrument panel, Bluetooth and nice radio. Con's: transmission quirky and not as smooth as I'd like, rear leg room limited for full size adults. With a base price of $13,900 it's a great value and overall we're very, very happy with it. It's a great vehicle with a best price from Huntington Beach Ford. The optional Recaro seats are a complete must as they hug and comfort you ... (more)
Our 2016 Fiesta SE Sedan is our new RV motorhome tow car. The Pro's: Good road handling, good acceleration, sport car feel steering, great visibility, incredible gas mileage (38/39 Hwy), large trunk, well thought out instrument panel, Bluetooth and nice radio. Con's: transmission quirky and not as smooth as I'd like, rear leg room limited for full size adults. With a base price of $13,900 it's a great value and overall we're very, very happy with it. It's a great vehicle with a best price from Huntington Beach Ford. The optional Recaro seats are a complete must as they hug and comfort you in every turn you take. My previous car was a 350Z and this car is much more fun to drive, and feels so much lighter on the turns versus having to wrangle the car into them. I highly recommend the ST to anyone who is looking for a fun commuter, but doesn't want to lose the sports car fun.
Also consider that the front of the car is very spacious and comfortable, but if you push the front seats all the way back you'll have trouble fitting anything other than a child in the back. You can fit people back there if you need to, but you'll need to scooch forward. I personally don't like to scooch.
It's best to think of the Ecoboost Fiesta as a fun and practical driver's car, but certainly not a family vehicle. This car is amazingly fuel efficient while packing way more punch than ANY Prius. When you need to move, you'll move and even be pulled back in your seat just a little bit ... (more)
Also consider that the front of the car is very spacious and comfortable, but if you push the front seats all the way back you'll have trouble fitting anything other than a child in the back. You can fit people back there if you need to, but you'll need to scooch forward. I personally don't like to scooch.
It's best to think of the Ecoboost Fiesta as a fun and practical driver's car, but certainly not a family vehicle. This car is amazingly fuel efficient while packing way more punch than ANY Prius. When you need to move, you'll move and even be pulled back in your seat just a little bit thanks to that turbo. Unlike a Honda Fit, which is also a fairly zippy car, the engine won't be screaming at you when you're cruising on the highway either. The Fiesta hums at a quiet 2,500 RPM when you're moving at 75 MPH.
Now, I said you should look at this as a driver's car because of the manual transmission. A lot of driving enthusiasts are going to mainly have their eyes on a Fiesta ST, but here's the rub... The Ecoboost will get you 45 miles per gallon on the highway, is exceptionally quiet and comfortable and has all the power you could ever need in real world driving. It's a much more practical choice and still quite fun to drive. Here's the big thing, though. The Ecoboost is also much, much cheaper.
1998 Ford Windstar Cargo - Very roomy but at a cost
The car fits the work purpose I need it for: carrying items to a flea market. It has tons of room, especially with the back seats pulled out. I am quite frequently amazed at the amount of stuff I can get in it. With all that room, of course, it doesn't get good gas mileage. It is an electrical nightmare—there is always a light going off on the dash for some reason, even though everything is working. It is difficult to see around—I have often almost crushed other cars in the lanes next to me on the freeway because the blind spots are like black holes. Even though the car is almost 20 years old with 210,000 miles on it, I still expect the side doors to open and close without sticking. I frequently have to lubricate them with silicone. A large car has a large windshield and mine h... (more)
The car fits the work purpose I need it for: carrying items to a flea market. It has tons of room, especially with the back seats pulled out. I am quite frequently amazed at the amount of stuff I can get in it. With all that room, of course, it doesn't get good gas mileage. It is an electrical nightmare—there is always a light going off on the dash for some reason, even though everything is working. It is difficult to see around—I have often almost crushed other cars in the lanes next to me on the freeway because the blind spots are like black holes. Even though the car is almost 20 years old with 210,000 miles on it, I still expect the side doors to open and close without sticking. I frequently have to lubricate them with silicone. A large car has a large windshield and mine has a massive crack that could explode at any time. It is like a massive target. There is a lot of storage space in the doors and the console. I have only had to get the front end aligned once in the two years I have owned it, so that is a plus. The overdrive function activates too frequently, if you are going slow. Considering the age and mileage, it is not a bad car but not my first choice.
One of the tires blew out on the interstate on the inside lanes next to the divider. While I waited for help, I had no fear of being hit in that beast.
One of the tires blew out on the interstate on the inside lanes next to the divider. While I waited for help, I had no fear of being hit in that beast.
I love how intimidating a large cargo van can seem on the road. People mostly get out of my way. The cargo availability is huge and spacious. The durability of the van is amazing (18 years old, 210,000 miles and still running). The roof rack provides even more storage. The windshield provides an excellent view of the road. Automatic mirror adjusters makes sure that I can check those blind spots when changing lanes or backing up. The bumpers are very sturdy because I have tapped everything from concrete walls to split rail fences and they are still intact. The interior lights are ve... (more)
I love how intimidating a large cargo van can seem on the road. People mostly get out of my way. The cargo availability is huge and spacious. The durability of the van is amazing (18 years old, 210,000 miles and still running). The roof rack provides even more storage. The windshield provides an excellent view of the road. Automatic mirror adjusters makes sure that I can check those blind spots when changing lanes or backing up. The bumpers are very sturdy because I have tapped everything from concrete walls to split rail fences and they are still intact. The interior lights are very bright and in all the spot one needs especially when getting into the van at night to make sure no one is lying in wait to attack. The remote door lock and alarm key fob are great because I can hit either if I forgot where I parked the car and the horn sounds. The dashboard light is very bright at night which helps me stay awake. The lumbar support in the driver's seat is great, because it helps make me more comfortable on long trips.
The massive windshield is like a huge target just waiting to get hit. The blind spots are as big and dark as black holes making it awfully hard to see anyone in the adjacent lanes. The rear windshield fluid sprayer is as powerful as a dripping faucet in an arid desert. The electrical system is constantly on the fritz. There is always some sort of electrical problem, according to the lights on the dashboard—even when everything is working well. There are not enough air conditioning vents to keep the car cool, especially around the driver's seat. The overdrive function cycles way too m... (more)
The massive windshield is like a huge target just waiting to get hit. The blind spots are as big and dark as black holes making it awfully hard to see anyone in the adjacent lanes. The rear windshield fluid sprayer is as powerful as a dripping faucet in an arid desert. The electrical system is constantly on the fritz. There is always some sort of electrical problem, according to the lights on the dashboard—even when everything is working well. There are not enough air conditioning vents to keep the car cool, especially around the driver's seat. The overdrive function cycles way too much putting excess stress on the engine when traveling at slow speeds like through a school zone. This car is about as far from fuel efficiency as Pluto is from Earth. The side doors stick and require frequent re-lubrication to slide on their tracks smoothly. Too many things seem to have individual motors —like the windows on the front doors because the from passenger's window motor failed. While I am thankful that the driver's side still works, I do not understand why that motor failed.
1992 Ford E-Series Chassis - It makes me feel free.
My van is a classic, twenty-two years old and engine is still running solid. We have driven it all up and down the east coast. Up to ME, right down to key west. Driving it is a unique experience. Built for luxury when a tape deck was hot. Roomy, comfortable, TV and video games, interior lighting, and gets ten mpg on the highway. It's a Ford so you know it leaks, but keep an eye on the fluids and it'll run a good long time. the paint ain't what it was when it was new and the fiberglass top has got some leaks here and there but it can stand up straight in the back. The turn ratio is horrible, a three point turn is more like a five point turn, but that keeps it nice and stable at high speeds. The best feature is the space inside. It can store all the camping gear and still have lots of ro... (more)
My van is a classic, twenty-two years old and engine is still running solid. We have driven it all up and down the east coast. Up to ME, right down to key west. Driving it is a unique experience. Built for luxury when a tape deck was hot. Roomy, comfortable, TV and video games, interior lighting, and gets ten mpg on the highway. It's a Ford so you know it leaks, but keep an eye on the fluids and it'll run a good long time. the paint ain't what it was when it was new and the fiberglass top has got some leaks here and there but it can stand up straight in the back. The turn ratio is horrible, a three point turn is more like a five point turn, but that keeps it nice and stable at high speeds. The best feature is the space inside. It can store all the camping gear and still have lots of room for the campers. Favorite thing? Well it's paid off. Not a good work car unless you are carpooling eight or nine people. Did I mention ten mpg highway? That ends up more like eight city. Not to mention the other liquids that have to be replaced. Not a good California car either, would never pass emissions. But to pass it onto a child as their first vehicle, well besides the fun factor as a learning car " learn to drive in the van and you can drive anything ". Oh one more entertaining thing: in parking lots no one want to park next to you and no one ever rides the bumper on the road.
driving down one of the loneliest highways in the state. off for vacation, child sleeping in the back, dusk beginning to settle in. suddenly without a sound, a giant plume of thick black smoke spues from behind. it looks like a WWII bomber that had been shot from the sky. well life is an adventure. that was the first long trip we took with it but not the last.
driving down one of the loneliest highways in the state. off for vacation, child sleeping in the back, dusk beginning to settle in. suddenly without a sound, a giant plume of thick black smoke spues from behind. it looks like a WWII bomber that had been shot from the sky. well life is an adventure. that was the first long trip we took with it but not the last.
electric windows and doors
tape deck still works
runs like a dream on the highway
creeps out my sons friends when I drive up to them at night and ask if they want a ride
it's paid off and still runs
has lots of space inside and very comfortable seats
when driving everyone else gives you lots of room (no one wants to have to fix that)
only has 134,000 miles. has a lot of life left in the engine
is so tall that I can find it anywhere in the parking lot at the mall
well for me I work on line and drive under 1,000 miles a year, so it works
the amount of stuff I can put inside and n... (more)
electric windows and doors
tape deck still works
runs like a dream on the highway
creeps out my sons friends when I drive up to them at night and ask if they want a ride
it's paid off and still runs
has lots of space inside and very comfortable seats
when driving everyone else gives you lots of room (no one wants to have to fix that)
only has 134,000 miles. has a lot of life left in the engine
is so tall that I can find it anywhere in the parking lot at the mall
well for me I work on line and drive under 1,000 miles a year, so it works
the amount of stuff I can put inside and not have to worry about it getting stolen or wet (well not too wet)
is twenty two years old,
leaks, top leaks when it rains engine leaks when it runs (and sometimes when it don't)
did I mention ten mpg highway eight city
um what hasn't been fixed probably should be
parking in small spaces
making u turns
detailing the inside (can use two bottles of armor all)
trying to get all of the windshield clean
all my friends laughing about the gas mileage
is twenty two years old,
leaks, top leaks when it rains engine leaks when it runs (and sometimes when it don't)
did I mention ten mpg highway eight city
um what hasn't been fixed probably should be
parking in small spaces
making u turns
detailing the inside (can use two bottles of armor all)
trying to get all of the windshield clean
all my friends laughing about the gas mileage
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