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Automobile Magazine 12-month Fiesta ST review

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That's some really nitpicky shit. I mean... I know they *have* to find little things to complain about so it's not surprising, but none of that stuff bothers me one bit.

- I have short legs and don't need to heel-toe anyway so the pedal position is a non issue.
- No Recaros eliminate half of the complaints.
- No grab handles? Unneeded weight.
- Took the rear headrests out. More visibility and lost a couple pounds. Only the baby seat resides back there anyway.
 


CanadianGuy

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The reversing camera and i would add the auto dimming mirror are what irk me. Not because they are missing only but because they are available on the Titanium trim version. The FiST should have had the option of those. I would have selected them.

I'm surprised they did not pick on the cargo floor area like most others talking about the lost real estate under the floor.

That all said more I read more I cant wait to get mine.
 


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My "Expert" review of their review...

As far as their complaints about difficulty getting in and out, I'm 6'3" 210 with legs-for-days, and I have no issues getting in and out of the car. A couple of squats to strengthen their legs might've gone a long way.

When it comes to the seat heater being "too hot", that might be favorite part about them! Seat heaters should heat you up, and quick, so you don't have to wait for the air heater to warm up. Oh, and the bolsters on the Recaros hold you in place to make up for the lack of "oh-$#!&" handles. Plus, I like that "oh-$#!&" feeling, that's why I bought the car.

Haven't had any visibility issues out back, but I agree that a reverse camera should've been a no-brainer. I've yet to use the touch-screen, so I can't really comment on that. Honestly, I'd have preferred no screen at all. Not a tech-guy (But, I know I'm in the minority there). Just give me some radio buttons and move on.

No issues with pedal spacing for me. I wear a size 12-13, though. So, I don't know if that makes a difference or not.

Conclusion: I LOVE THIS CAR!!
 


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Rear view...I agree. But, I can drive fine without looking out the back window. Not a big deal.

I love my Recaro seats, but I'm not a big guy. Others who are bigger than me do complain, but they are meant to hold you in place, not let you gangsta lean Caddy style.

I disagree about the touch screen being too small. I have My Ford Touch in my Explorer and I can't imagine that behemoth in this car. This screen is perfect for the vehicle. It also operates 1000 times better than the one in my Explorer and makes me hate Sync 2 a little less. I hate hate hate (can't hate it enough) the My Ford Touch in my Explorer. My only complaint is that lip making it hard to see the top of the screen.

Every car has its quirks. I have far fewer and much smaller complaints about this car than my Explorer. I won't even start that list. This car has too many positives to cry about the little issues that really don't mean much in the end.
 


Sourskittle

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Only thing I don't like so far is that my wife has been nagging me to drive it.
Maybe i won't teach my GF how to drive a stick... Lol. That reminds me... She told me the other day she took her dad's Lambo out when she was 16, and she never got caught.... She has some splan'n to do, lol. The countach was one of the hardest stick shifts on the plant to drive !!!

Maybe she's sand-bagging so I drive her around everywhere, lol.
 


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