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Old Jan 14, 2014 | 11:36 AM
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i'm currently driving a 09 acura TL as my daily driver, and ever since the first day i got it its never been a car i've particularly enjoyed driving or owning for that matter (my s2k was written off and i needed a car fast and a friend was selling it for a decent price).
So i've always been looking for a DD car that i'd actually love to drive along side my next s2k which i will be purchasing once spring rolls around.
Wondering what your guys take on the car is and if anyone has driven one yet?
All the reviews are top notch, and would be ideal second car to hold me over during the winters until i got back in the s2k.
i've called a couple of local ford dealers and they dont have it in stock or a demo that i can even test drive so i'm gonna have to keep looking.
roughly 200hp/200lbs/ft in a small package like that, sounds like it'd be an awesome little car to drive. and i'm really loving the way it looks in molten orange. currently ford are offering 0% for 72 months with first 2 months free.
anybody with any experiecne with the car?
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Old Jan 14, 2014 | 03:29 PM
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It does look like a great car, if you test drive it I'm curious to hear your impressions. I'm curious of the handling aspects of the car mostly.
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Old Jan 15, 2014 | 07:08 AM
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if I was buying a car right now, it would be the Fiesta ST, no question. Automobile gave it a great review, even when up against some fairly pricy metal. The Fiat 500 abarth is a close second.

can't wait to see some pix of your new ride...if you pull the trigger.

later
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Old Jan 20, 2014 | 09:15 AM
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placed an order for my st which should be here beginning of march and i couldnt be more excited!
test drove her and was very impressed, so nimble and planted. has a very go kartish feel which will make for some fun DD.
and the tunes that are already available for the tubo charged engine look very promising as well
keep you guys posted!!

she'll make a perfect sibling for my next s2k <3
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Old Mar 14, 2014 | 04:27 AM
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Any update on the delivery of your Fiesta ST?

Here's a recent review that's certainly overwhelmingly positive - its looks like so much fun
http://redlinenorth.com/2014/03/14/2014-ford-fiesta-st/
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Old Mar 14, 2014 | 04:33 PM
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these cars are fun, I drove one of these, really fun!
congrats on your purchase.
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Old Mar 25, 2014 | 11:20 AM
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picked her up beginning of march, and awesomely fun car to drive as a DD
still in the break in period so haven't really driven her hard
very nimble and very fun to drive, loving the torque

once break in is done going to order my cobb accessport, heard some really good stuff about it
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Old Mar 25, 2014 | 01:12 PM
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This man doesn't waste any time!
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Old Mar 26, 2014 | 05:29 AM
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Originally Posted by pappi16
picked her up beginning of march, and awesomely fun car to drive as a DD
still in the break in period so haven't really driven her hard
very nimble and very fun to drive, loving the torque

once break in is done going to order my cobb accessport, heard some really good stuff about it
I've been running Cobb on my Evo X for a few years now. They are really great to work with. Any issues you may have they are prompt with email reply's and if you ask them nicely and send in some data logs, they'll even E-tune your ROM for you if they notice anything.

Does the Fiesta have a LSD? Cant wait to see what Cobb will do with it exhaust/intake wise... Heck, even see some #'s with a turbo swap...

If that Fiesta had the WRC program chassis (Widebody + AWD) , I'd be all over it like a fat kid and M&M's.
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Old Apr 6, 2014 | 10:10 AM
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i've never dealt with cobb before, but they're quite active on the fiesta forums and always willing to help and in touch with their customers
unfortunately no LSD for the fiesta. There is a company called Quaife that made one i think, but i haven't heard/read of anyone that has installed one yet
their stage 2 (intake and FMIC) should be out very soon, but the numbers i've seen other people get are solid for a tiny car like this
people have been getting 200+ whp, and 260+ lb/ft if i remember correctly
their products look top notch in terms of quality of and performance
looking forward to them releasing stage 2, mod season is upon us!
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