Just in time for snow :biggrin:
This car is 35K up here. Consider that 5K more buys a 5.0 GT, V6 Premium is 2.5-5K less. That is with taxes in. Doesn't account for negotiation but c'mon, this is a scrappy FWD hatchback not a luxury touring coupe. Seriously WTF Ford. EPIC Fail.
So another decent fun car has been priced out of the market. Insane.
And yes, the car in that Yellow is just a waste. That front grill needs a bit of work but still better than the '13 Genesis Coupe.
Base ST is only $24K, so must have been a lot of add ons...Sync is standard.
Base MSRP =/= Base at the dealership.
"must have been a lot of add ons..."
See "sarcasm".
Update:
My car was built yesterday and should be on it's way soon! Estimated delivery is Nov 21st last I heard but I'm thinking it wont get here till the week after Thanksgiving or first week or Dec. Getting excited!
Awesome! I got my build week of 26 Nov so I'm hoping mine gets here the week before Christmas. Still need to order winter tires after I find some decent wheels. I'm thinking about these on a white ST.
Just for reference, I'm getting the top trim ST (ST3) for $30k with TTL.
Wheels should be a highlight on a car, dark wheels are boring. They can look good on a show car, but the instant they're a little dirty the wheel wells will just look like holes in a car. The bronze or blue versions of that wheel would look infinitely better IMO. Just something to consider.
winter rims should just be steelies...
Hooray for rust! And ugliness! And weight! And no cost savings over used alloy wheels!
It's winter...mud and salt is the norm.
Really? I had no idea! Maybe buying wheels that are inherently resistant to corrosion isn't a good idea then...
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... I am saying its winter rims, who cares what it looks like. The aluminium rims will peel from the salt and debris too.
Wheels should be a highlight on a car, dark wheels are boring. They can look good on a show car, but the instant they're a little dirty the wheel wells will just look like holes in a car. The bronze or blue versions of that wheel would look infinitely better IMO. Just something to consider.
I'm saying I care that it doesn't rust, which can really screw up the tire bead seat** I also care that the wheels are lighter which is good for a variety of reasons** I also care that even though the paint may peel on some alloy wheels (not that my shaker-can job has ever peeled) that there's aluminum there**
One might TRY to pinch pennies by buying steel wheels, but there are used sets of alloy wheels available for $100-$200, about as much as the cheapest steel wheels out there, so there's no ***pelling reason to get steel wheels**
I normally don't like dark wheels on most colors but I"m definitely not one for anything like bronze or blue. The just seem to scream "ricey" or "douchy" to me, especially on the oxford white color I'm getting. Hell, I consider dark wheels "edgy".
Yeah, I'm a bit old-fashoned when it comes to wheels. :$
Small steelies has little un-sprung weight** Also, its super cheap to replace and buy** They look better than used alloys too, and IMHO I like the simple, painted steel look**
I just noticed this car exists. I don't know if anyone here remembers, but I traded in my year-old 370Z for a Ford Fiesta about two years ago. The Fiesta has done it's job, and it's almost paid off. I also bought a condo closes to work so gas mileage isn't as much of a priority for me anymore, since my commute is like 4 miles.
This sounds like the perfect next car for me. I like the small car feel of the Fiesta, but I do miss having a powerful engine. I don't really care that the cost of a Focus ST is near that of a Mustang, because I just don't find a Mustang to be as convenient for city driving.
Anyway, I'm still a few months out from seriously thinking about this, but I'm leaning heavily towards getting one. Full my-touch SYNC package, moon-roof, probably black. Already requested a costco member pricing quote, just to serve as a bit of a reality check.
I just noticed this car exists. I don't know if anyone here remembers, but I traded in my year-old 370Z for a Ford Fiesta about two years ago. The Fiesta has done it's job, and it's almost paid off. I also bought a condo closes to work so gas mileage isn't as much of a priority for me anymore, since my commute is like 4 miles.
This sounds like the perfect next car for me. I like the small car feel of the Fiesta, but I do miss having a powerful engine. I don't really care that the cost of a Focus ST is near that of a Mustang, because I just don't find a Mustang to be as convenient for city driving.
Anyway, I'm still a few months out from seriously thinking about this, but I'm leaning heavily towards getting one. Full my-touch SYNC package, moon-roof, probably black. Already requested a costco member pricing quote, just to serve as a bit of a reality check.
So just stick to the Fiesta.
The Fiesta ST will also be coming out next year.
http://fordstnation.com/its-coming-fiesta-st-197-hp-34-mpg-c-219/