Out with the old in with the new

[Hanzo]

Traded in my 2014 Focus ST for a 2019 Fiesta ST. I couldn't be happier.

 

[D1JL]

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Dave

 

[Dpro]

Congrats and welcome. Wise decision.

 

[Phishy]

Less is more!

 

[triplegriff]

Congrats and welcome!! [emoji322][emoji322][emoji322]


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[FocusedSlayer]

your gonna wish you never found this place.

 

[Hanzo]

The Fiesta ST is a better driving car. Closest thing to my old Evo 8.

 

[FocusedSlayer]

I thought about trading my 07 Focus in on my 19 but I just couldn't do it . So your a better man than me for the sacrifice.

 

[Hanzo]

There are two negative of the Fiesta compared to the Focus. Fiesta has less room and interior material is not as nice as the Focus but everything else the Fiesta wins. I think the Fiesta is even better screwed together. All of the body panels lined up etc.

 

[Booster]

There are two negative of the Fiesta compared to the Focus. Fiesta has less room and interior material is not as nice as the Focus but everything else the Fiesta wins. I think the Fiesta is even better screwed together. All of the body panels lined up etc.

There’s a focus st in the neighborhood. Every time I walk by I see that weird gap at the edge of the hood where a rubber gasket protrudes. I’ve seen it on other FoSTs too, but never on a FiST so I would agree that exterior fit and finish is superior.

 

[Hanzo]

There’s a focus st in the neighborhood. Every time I walk by I see that weird gap at the edge of the hood where a rubber gasket protrudes. I’ve seen it on other FoSTs too, but never on a FiST so I would agree that exterior fit and finish is superior.

Funny thing is FoST is assembled in Detroit and FiST is assembled in Mexico.

 

[XR650R]

Funny thing is FoST is assembled in Detroit and FiST is assembled in Mexico.

The Cuautitlán plant has been around since '64. Oldest Ford plant in Mexico. They make all the Fiestas for the western market.
Rumor has it they're gearing up for a new electric vehicle for the world market next year.
https://corporate.ford.com/company/plant-detail-pages/cuautitlan-stamping-and-assembly-plant.html

 

[Phishy]

I never realized that the white paint on the focus and fiesta were that different, I thought both had the same. Interesting to see them side by side.

 

[Hanzo]

I never realized that the white paint on the focus and fiesta were that different, I thought both had the same. Interesting to see them side by side.

The Focus is flat white the Fiesta is pearl white.

 

[Dpro]

I never realized that the white paint on the focus and fiesta were that different, I thought both had the same. Interesting to see them side by side.

Foci were offered in Oxford white, 14-15 Fiestas were sold in Oxford white as well. There are members here who have Oxford White FiST”s . In 16 or 17 I believe they switched it over to Platinum White aka Pearl.

 

[Hanzo]

Platinum White is an additional cost option. I think it was $330.

 

[Dpro]

Platinum White is an additional cost option. I think it was $330.

Its $595 just like my Orange Spice.

 

[Hanzo]

Its $595 just like my Orange Spice.

You're right, didn't realized how expensive it was. I hope the "Tri-Coat" paint is thicker and have less rock chips.

 

[Dpro]

You're right, didn't realized how expensive it was. I hope the "Tri-Coat" paint is thicker and have less rock chips.

Lol nope, first hand experience,. It happens because they are using Water based paint as its enviro friendly. A lot of Automobile manufacturers have switched to Water based paint. It is a very brittle paint which is why it chips easily. People call it soft but actually thats not an accurate description of the physical issues.

 

[Hanzo]

Lol nope, first hand experience

Bummer oh well, I had no choice, they didn't have regular Oxford white.