The new Fiesta is in North Carolina

[stevewl1164]

I went to the dealer to give em a look over. First thing upon entering...and I am short and had the seat well forward to push the clutch all the way in..the roof/windshield is awfully close to my bald forehead! Materials seemed pretty good for an entry level car..but $17k with one option package for a five speed hatch is a bit steep for entry level. Seats comfy...room adequate. No roomier...not as roomy?...as a five door Aspire. From behind it looks like a Kia Soul. I did not drive as they had serious buyers on the cars. The Festiva seems much roomier. I wish they would bring the Festiva back....oh well!

[bhazard]

Strange enough I think I would take the 6 speed automated manual over the 5 speed manual. I bet some paddle shifters could be modded in lol.

Though a 6 speed manual with a ~175hp turbo model would rock. 2 door hatch of course. Would have to be under 20k.

Ford USA doesnt seem to realize what we really want though. Probably a smart cost cutting thing though, just bring what the majority of buyers want. Lots of doors, and practical drivetrains.