SFE: Super Fuel Economy package - any parts painted?

[Rodewaryer]

Interested to see what these SFE cars are actually getting for mileage......

[Nels]

Originally Posted by Rodewaryer

Interested to see what these SFE cars are actually getting for mileage......

I will be posting my results here (if I ever get the car):
Tuco (Ford Fiesta) | Fuelly
The page is empty right now, of course, but the following page will give you an idea how it will look after some entries are made.

Here is the page for my work car:
Peanut (Saturn SL) | Fuelly

[Nels]

We picked up our SFE sedan today. I am resurrecting this thread to address some questions by various members.

Contrary to what has been printed, the spare wheel on the SFE sedan (at least ours) is STEEL:




The partial grill blocks are part of the grill:




The rear wheel fairings are black plastic:




When I get a chance I will put the car up on ramps to see what form the "partial belly panning" takes.

My biggest aerodynamic gripe comes thanks to Wisconsins inane requirement to display a front license plate. I get to carry a but-ugly slab of aluminum and plastic on the front of an otherwise sleek-looking front end:

[Tink75]

Originally Posted by Nels

My biggest aerodynamic gripe comes thanks to Wisconsins inane requirement to display a front license plate. I get to carry a but-ugly slab of aluminum and plastic on the front of an otherwise sleek-looking front end:

They tried to pass a bill about 2 years ago would of saved the state $800,000 over two years due by not having the front plates but unfortunately it did not happen

[dirtyblueshirt]

Originally Posted by Nels

My biggest aerodynamic gripe comes thanks to Wisconsins inane requirement to display a front license plate. I get to carry a but-ugly slab of aluminum and plastic on the front of an otherwise sleek-looking front end:

Agreed, as soon as my year of California registration is up, I plan on drilling out the rivets, putting my Michigan plate on the back, and probably one of these up front:

Custom European License Plates ? German License Plates

I had this previously on my Malibu. The thinner plate hides the rivet holes, and is slim enough to fit in the grille without protruding up into the painted area.

Before:


Car #5: 2006 Chevrolet Malibu LT V6 (2007-Present) by dirtyblueshirt, on Flickr


After:


Car #5: 2006 Chevrolet Malibu LT V6 (2007-Present) by dirtyblueshirt, on Flickr

[jthj]

On the SFE package are the tires Hankook Optimo H727?

[Nels]

Originally Posted by jthj

On the SFE package are the tires Hankook Optimo H727?

H725 on mine

[vrod21]

Alright, I have a SFE Tuxedo black hatchback. All the fun stuff in the SFE package except, I have steel wheels with hub caps.

I regularly get 42-45 MPG's with 75% highway 25% city driving.

I laugh when I see a Prius because I spent $17,000....

[120hp]

Originally Posted by Nels

My biggest aerodynamic gripe comes thanks to Wisconsins inane requirement to display a front license plate. I get to carry a but-ugly slab of aluminum and plastic on the front of an otherwise sleek-looking front end:

check out this thread to get rid of the front licence plate holder

http://fiestafaction.com/forums/exte...nse-plate.html

[wmussatto]

When I was pricing the SFE package I was shown two different prices. One quite a bit lower than the other. The more expensive was marked as "limited availability, check dealer for availability". I think this means it was the original version, but Ford has replaced it with a less expensive version, probably the original wasn't selling (too expensive) so they dropped the bits that weren't really needed for the milage.

BTW: we have a 2009 Prius (the Fiesta is replacing a 16 year old Civic) and if the Prius doesn't get > 44 MPG I accuse the wife (its her car) of having a lead foot. It is a different vehicle entirely. Closer to the Fusion in interior space. Cross country I got 50 mpg with the Prius, on flats running 5 - 10 miles over the speed limit (so I wouldn't get run over). I'll be interested to see what the Fiesta will do. Your reports are encouraging.

My only complaint is avoiding the Sync is a pain. I can get a GPS with life time maps and traffic for 1/3 the price of the Sync. Had to special order as a result. There are 2 SFE's HB in Calif right now and one has Moon Roof. Ah, headroom is fine but I don't want to loose 1.5" of it.
BTW[2] contrary to reports, the back seat has more room and is easier to enter exit than the Mazda 2. Go figure.