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Used Vehicle Review: Ford Fiesta, 2011'2013
« on: October 31, 2013, 06:26:29 am »


Check used Fiesta for transmission issues ' then buy confidently.

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Re: Used Vehicle Review: Ford Fiesta, 2011'2013
« Reply #1 on: October 31, 2013, 10:43:03 am »
Interesting title with warning. I think that there is just to much competitors with sound vehicles out there to consider any vehicle with a major problematic drive train.  :stick:
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Re: Used Vehicle Review: Ford Fiesta, 2011'2013
« Reply #2 on: October 31, 2013, 10:51:21 am »
I've driven 2 used Focus' and a Fiesta, and in all of them the powershift was shuddering and slipping already, all with less than 40k on them.  I don't trust Ford's ability to make a DCT yet... Stick with the manual.

Also, too bad the fiesta is not offered 3-door.  For anyone close to 6', the door pillar is beside your face and the door armrest is way ahead of you.
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Re: Used Vehicle Review: Ford Fiesta, 2011'2013
« Reply #3 on: October 31, 2013, 10:55:12 am »
Again, its a cheap little car, why anyone would consider something as complicated as a dual clutch gearbox baffles me.....especially when it comes from Ford.
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Re: Used Vehicle Review: Ford Fiesta, 2011'2013
« Reply #4 on: October 31, 2013, 11:29:53 am »
Quote from: Fobroader on October 31, 2013, 10:55:12 am
Again, its a cheap little car, why anyone would consider something as complicated as a dual clutch gearbox baffles me.....especially when it comes from Ford.

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Keep it simple, tested and inexpensive for this segment of car.
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Re: Used Vehicle Review: Ford Fiesta, 2011'2013
« Reply #5 on: October 31, 2013, 01:08:00 pm »
but then we give the corolla crap when it comes out with a 4 speed auto in the base model...

we just can't be kept happy!

totally agree with everyone. i feel like questionable quality is a given in this price range, but the drivetrain is the one part i want to be solid. let the car rust around me, let the stereo break, let the dash turn into a rattle factory.... just keep the vehicle moving.
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Re: Used Vehicle Review: Ford Fiesta, 2011'2013
« Reply #6 on: October 31, 2013, 01:24:41 pm »
Quote from: tooscoops on October 31, 2013, 01:08:00 pm
but then we give the corolla crap when it comes out with a 4 speed auto in the base model...

we just can't be kept happy!

totally agree with everyone. i feel like questionable quality is a given in this price range, but the drivetrain is the one part i want to be solid. let the car rust around me, let the stereo break, let the dash turn into a rattle factory.... just keep the vehicle moving.

Yes, we give Toyota crap,  because Toyota has tried & true 5sp automatics in there arsenal but would rather save a $1 per car.
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Re: Used Vehicle Review: Ford Fiesta, 2011'2013
« Reply #7 on: October 31, 2013, 02:55:31 pm »
This is a good looking and capable for its class hatchback. The sedan is totally disproportional, tall and narrow from the rear...
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