So how did the neighborhood react?
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Four of my male neighbors came over this morning after I returned from having my windows tinted to 40%. All of them looked it over and declared that I'd done good in picking my new car! All of them kind of surprised that an older female (widow) could make such descisions as ordering a car and then adding after market items without their input. 
All of them are younger than me but they're protective. Also a little disappointed that I didn't consult them about my purchase of the Fiesta.
All of them are younger than me but they're protective. Also a little disappointed that I didn't consult them about my purchase of the Fiesta.
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I live in a neighborhood where nobody talks to each other.
But the guys at Autozone loved it.
Pretty much anywhere I go it's the first real live Fiesta they've ever seen, and that's pretty cool.
My buddy was over a little while ago and he was impressed.
But the guys at Autozone loved it.
Pretty much anywhere I go it's the first real live Fiesta they've ever seen, and that's pretty cool.
My buddy was over a little while ago and he was impressed.
Funny, I get no reaction at all. I'm pretty sure if I was living at my place all my neighbors would love it (it's like Melrose Place, we're all 30, single and impressively employed), but I'm staying with my mom while the leg heals and I haven't noticed any interest. Everyone in her neighborhood drives Priuseses, so showing up in a Ford probably strikes them as thuggishly jingoistic.
But someone whipped around in their seat and rolled up their windows at a stop light, so it's safe to say the sound system is a beast.
But someone whipped around in their seat and rolled up their windows at a stop light, so it's safe to say the sound system is a beast.
LOL, same reaction i got. I coach college cross country and the girls all say the car is cute. It's funny how they all gravitate to it. The guys all say it is a cool car.I was driving my Fiesta through Ann Arbor on the way to a car show and some college girls screamed "OMG IT'S SO CUTE!!" and started snapping photos
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I just stopped by a friends to tell them about our upcoming move.
Their 14-year-old daughter had a gaggle of friends there.
They ran outside and posed for pictures in front of my Fiesta.
Their 14-year-old daughter had a gaggle of friends there.
They ran outside and posed for pictures in front of my Fiesta.
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I was driving my Fiesta through Ann Arbor on the way to a car show and some college girls screamed "OMG IT'S SO CUTE!!" and started snapping photos
baaaa I live in Ann Arbor.. and I can't drive my car around yet.
I miss Ann Arbor... but I guess at least I get to drive my car around.
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I drove to my folks after taking delivery and heads were snapping around to look, cars on the freeway were speeding up to ride next to me to point and look, and oftentime when I come out of the store I see people looking at and in "BABYCAR". I think the tattoo has made it much more visible as a Fiesta.
I manage a restaurant where I park my car in a corner that I can observe (extra protection from crazy drivers) and am amused by how many people stop to look. Several have even gone so far as to come inside and ask if one of us owns the Fiesta parked outside and inquire as to what I think of it or ask if they can look inside it.
Reviews have been all positive.
My review is I LOVE my car. Only negative thus far is the lack of center armrest which I believe I will be purchasing when Ford finishes their aftermarket.
I manage a restaurant where I park my car in a corner that I can observe (extra protection from crazy drivers) and am amused by how many people stop to look. Several have even gone so far as to come inside and ask if one of us owns the Fiesta parked outside and inquire as to what I think of it or ask if they can look inside it.
Reviews have been all positive.
My review is I LOVE my car. Only negative thus far is the lack of center armrest which I believe I will be purchasing when Ford finishes their aftermarket.
I had a constant stream of family, friends, and neighbors coming over to the house when I took delivery of the Fiesta. All wanted to know how it compared to the EU one I had last year. Since then, I have had lots of people staring at the car where ever I drive it. For me, having people stare at my cars is normal, so I felt very odd driving a rental Focus for a few months since it blended in. I am so happy to have a car that makes people stare again!
Aren't they still not accustomed to seeing a Fiesta, be it either Hot Magenta (your first car) or White?
yeah, people were kind of used to the Fiesta, but the white with giant white wheels really stands out. Now that I have the spoiler and body kit installed, it looks very different.Aren't they still not accustomed to seeing a Fiesta, be it either Hot Magenta (your first car) or White?
I'm not sure what the younger crowd thinks.....
I had a few neighborhood ladies proclaim that it 'was cute'. Another male friend thought it was 'cool'. My almost 16 year-old daughter and soon-to-be-driving is not really warm on it liking my 9-year old Saturn with 110K miles on it better. However, she really likes the SYNC and Satellite radio; all the things that get younger drivers in trouble; so, it's probably best that she's taken a liking to the Saturn L-200. Other than that, the only thing I've notice in the Chicago area are glances and some finger pointing. I haven't seen any other Fiestas on the road.
I had a few neighborhood ladies proclaim that it 'was cute'. Another male friend thought it was 'cool'. My almost 16 year-old daughter and soon-to-be-driving is not really warm on it liking my 9-year old Saturn with 110K miles on it better. However, she really likes the SYNC and Satellite radio; all the things that get younger drivers in trouble; so, it's probably best that she's taken a liking to the Saturn L-200. Other than that, the only thing I've notice in the Chicago area are glances and some finger pointing. I haven't seen any other Fiestas on the road.
Which neighborhood are you in? I'm in streeterville, so my fiesta stays in my buildings parking garage when I'm not driving it.
It's all thumbs up!
My sister in law wants one now. I was driving back from South Bend last week, a young couple in a 5 series bimmer pulled up beside me and the female held up a sign written in lipstick that said " We love the car!" I guess that is a yes vote. I have also had several encounters with curious people at fuel stops. People seem to be VERY interested in the sat' radio and Sync and if the car is as "quiet" as reported. Many heads are turning when I drive around in the Fiesta. I am certain that it is not me they are stareing at. This car is a rock star with an engine!
My sister in law wants one now. I was driving back from South Bend last week, a young couple in a 5 series bimmer pulled up beside me and the female held up a sign written in lipstick that said " We love the car!" I guess that is a yes vote. I have also had several encounters with curious people at fuel stops. People seem to be VERY interested in the sat' radio and Sync and if the car is as "quiet" as reported. Many heads are turning when I drive around in the Fiesta. I am certain that it is not me they are stareing at. This car is a rock star with an engine!
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