Fiesta Faction

Go Back   Fiesta Faction > Faction HQ > The Faction Watercooler

Like Tree10Likes

Reply
 
LinkBack Thread Tools Display Modes
  #31 (permalink)  
Old 02-04-2012, 06:29 AM
Faction Team Member
 
Join Date: May 2011
Location: Central OH
Posts: 209
Default

Since we're talking about something to replace the Fiesta, I'm only considering cars in a similar size/form factor. I'd love to have an F-150 Raptor, or a Boss Mustang, but in reality, I wouldn't want to use either as a daily driver.

With that in mind, I have a few options. I'd have to drive/compare them, but either the Fiesta ST (pending production), the Focus ST, or the Subaru Impreza WRX STi.

The thing I like most about the Subie is AWD.

However, I think small cars like the Fiesta are a blast to drive. I would absolutely love my Fiesta with the FRPP lowering kit, 17" rims with some nice Z-rated all-seasons, and an extra 40+ HP/TQ. Oh, and maybe a 6-spd transmission so the final drive ratio actually puts the RPM's under 3 grand on the highway...lol.
__________________
2011 Fiesta SE Hatch
5 Speed
Blue Flame Metallic
Reply With Quote
  #32 (permalink)  
Old 02-04-2012, 07:08 AM
Faction Team Member
 
Join Date: Oct 2010
Location: Flagstaff AZ
Posts: 583
Default

I would trade my fiesta for a mustang



oh wait
osufans likes this.
__________________
2012 5.0 mustang
Reply With Quote
  #33 (permalink)  
Old 02-04-2012, 06:44 PM
Faction Team Member
 
Join Date: Sep 2011
Location: SATX
Posts: 178
Default

Realistically I was considering trading in my fiesta when the focus ST came out but I've since convinced myself otherwise due to the size difference. I like how small and nimble my little fiesta is and I would only trade it for something the same size but a little bit sportier. Possibly trade for the fiesta ST if it ever comes stateside
osufans likes this.
__________________
2012 Ford Fiesta 5-speed Hatch (Yellow Blaze)
Reply With Quote
  #34 (permalink)  
Old 02-06-2012, 10:21 AM
Super Moderator
 
Join Date: Apr 2009
Location: Grand Haven, MI
Posts: 1,834
Default

In dream world, I would trade my Fiesta for a Veyron, then sell it and buy the following;
1996 Integra Type R racecar
1995 Cobra R
1991 NSX
Lotus Exige
SVT Raptor for snowy days
2012 Boss 302
Focus ST-R
Fiesta R2
2000 Focus WRC by MSport in tarmac trim
E36 M3 coupe

That should equal about the amount for a Veyron.

In reality, I don't know what I would trade my Fiesta for. Almost every car made today is too big, most lack a manual gearbox, and few are suitable for a daily driver in the snowbelt. I guess I would rather keep my Fiesta, swap over the EU transmission, front bumper, headlamps, hood, and find somebody who could finally add an on/off switch for the TC and ESC. That would fix the only things I don't like about my car, and there isn't much else on the road that offers the driving dynamics, small size, and has a row your own box of cogs. A white Fiat 500 Abarth essess could change my mind.
__________________
Fiesta Movement Expert
2011 Fiesta SES, white
1984 CP Mustang, white

Fiesta Movement Expert-2011 Titanium Hot Magenta Fiesta 5-door
www.twitter.com/brgt350 www.racetech0722.com
Reply With Quote
  #35 (permalink)  
Old 02-06-2012, 01:47 PM
Faction Team Member
 
Join Date: Jun 2011
Location: British Columbia
Posts: 432
Default

How about the new Cadillac ATS? Looks absolutely stunning.
__________________
Tuxedo Black SES hatch, 5 speed, intelligent access
Reply With Quote
  #36 (permalink)  
Old 02-06-2012, 03:31 PM
Faction Team Member
 
Join Date: Nov 2011
Location: Little Rock, Arkansas
Posts: 401
Default

Zerbe Air Sedan - Encyclopedia of Arkansas
__________________
2012 Fiesta 'S' Sedan Ox White 6-Speed
Reply With Quote
Reply

Thread Tools
Display Modes

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off
Trackbacks are On
Pingbacks are On
Refbacks are On



All times are GMT -4. The time now is 12:16 AM.


Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.8.7
Copyright ©2000 - 2012, vBulletin Solutions, Inc.
Copyright ©2009-2011, Fiesta Faction
Links monetized by VigLink