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October 17th, 2010 04:50 PM #21
I agree on all counts, perfect way to sum up both cars.
I was also torn between the City and the Fiesta, it all came down to the "extras".
The City has paddles and a telescopic steering wheel, while the Fiesta has voice control and a DCT.
In the end I wanted the hands free feature more, so I got the Fiesta
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November 18th, 2010 05:56 PM #22I would choose a Fiesta. In fact, I already made a reservation for a a 1.4 hatch.
In the middle part of this year, when we planned on getting our first brand new car, we contemplated on choosing between the following: Vios 1.3 E and Honda Jazz 1.3. Later on, we replaced the Jazz with the City in our list as the former was costlier. When the the Fiesta arrived, it was placed on top of our very short list. The choice was then between the Fiesta and the City.
After a very exhausting, but not exhaustive, research comparing the City and the Fiesta, we finally decided on getting the latter. YouTube and other overseas reviews were helping us choose the Fiesta. But we did not reserved for one yet until we have driven the fiesta. The day we were set to drive it, the test-drive unit was not available, but the SA was very accommodating enough to let let us ride in one of the units that was to be released the next day. Although I was not able to drive it, the ride was able to seal the deal.
We were aware of the size of the Fiesta. In the picture it really look small. However, when I rode in it, it was not that small in-spite of my 5'7" height. In terms of comfort, it was fine in spite that it was not as comfortable and roomy as my old car which is as big as the old 2002 civic.
As to owning the Fiesta in long term, I guess, IMO, the parts will be affordable later on. After all, this is a global car and parts, including surplus parts will be available soon. Besides, the waiting list is very impressive to the dealers, although not to those who are on the wait list.
Performance wise, the Fiesta is a performer. In fact, it is more appealing to the younger generation. It's also a good car to pass on to your son or daughter, say after 7 years.
The Fiesta is also much cheaper than the City 1.3 M.
Overall, I think the Fiesta is the right choice. But this does not mean that the City is bad. Its just that, as they say, "Different folks, different strokes."
To the one who posted this query, please update us on what car finally landed in your garage.
Thanks.
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November 18th, 2010 10:22 PM #24Thanks Tidus! BTW, OT, I read this post you posted at the Vios club long time ago, where you said the following:
"Sold na talaga ako except for the back seat legroom and headroom which I need to test again. If ok lang even just satisfactory papalitan ko na Yaris ko with a Fiesta Sport hatchback! "
If you dont mind, may we know your height?Just to cross-check if the Fiesta isn't really that small...
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November 18th, 2010 11:06 PM #25
5'8" is my height...
I think I said that after the first visual inspection of the Fiesta at the PIMS. My second inspection at the dealership itself and this time I got more time to test out the space and it was adequate naman especially for a single like me who drives to work and visit my different shops and bringing only a briefcase...
And no I have not sold my Yaris hehehe...
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November 19th, 2010 12:50 AM #26Ford is encouraging you to test-drive because it is true that you'll have a more "spirited" driving experience when you get to drive the Fiesta. But it would really depend on your needs. Say if you would be using the car in mostly stop-and-go city driving as you mentioned, and let's say during weekends, more than two people usually ang nakasakay, then the advantages of the Fiesta are useless. But if dalawa lang parati nakasakay then biyahe ka madalas on weekends, then I'd go Fiesta if I were you.
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November 19th, 2010 12:54 AM #27
It tends to gear hunt meaning it changes gear the quickly downshifts then changes gear again on parking lot speeds... This can be remedied by activating the grade assist function located at the gear lever... According to Fiesta Faction though the ECU will eventually learn your driving habits after 3000km and you might not even need to use the assist once the car realizes your preferred shift points...
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November 19th, 2010 10:57 PM #28Same problem rin though ang priority ko ang FC. Ive been checking on the fiesta thread for months now; however, parang di niya kaya imatch ang FC ng city. Hay. Though gusto ko pa rin ng fiesta dahil sa features mukhang di ko mapipilit ang 1.6 na fiesta over 1.3 na city sa parents ko. haha.
Looks like TGPH silently edited the article and removed the entry for Velocita Motors/Ferrari.
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