Hello from Houston everyone. I recently purchased a used, Tuxedo Black Fiesta ST (to replace my aging '06 Cobalt SS/SC) and I'm really loving it. Here's my quick introduction. I'm looking forward to being a part of this community.
Back in '08 I purchased a totaled 2006 Cobalt SS from a salvage yard and made the necessary repairs with the help of my dad and grandpa so that it could serve as a means of transportation as I went to off to college. It was a great deal, even after replacing the airbags, and making some minor frame and body repairs. I fell in love with this car quickly and 7 years / 60,000 miles later it would still put a smile on my face. As a salvage though, the relationship was very much so Love/Hate. It never failed me completely but it was never exactly confidence inspiring either.
Long story short, it was time to replace the Cobalt. I test drove a bunch of cars, including WRXs, GTIs, a Civic Si, a Volvo C30 I almost bought, and even a Focus ST. After shopping around for months I eventually got into the driver's seat of a Fiesta ST and instantly felt a connection. It's got the go-kart handling I was looking for and so far it's got a very direct feel to it. From the steering, to the power delivery, everything just seems to feel right. I think that sort of balance is rare to find in a car these days.
Anyways, I won't write out a novel here. I just wanted to give a brief introduction and say hello to everyone. Check out some quick pictures I snapped of the two cars together before I sold the Cobalt. It was sad saying goodbye to the SS, but I don't regret it. The guy who ended up buying it from me really loved the car and told me it's been doing excellent for him so far.
Back in '08 I purchased a totaled 2006 Cobalt SS from a salvage yard and made the necessary repairs with the help of my dad and grandpa so that it could serve as a means of transportation as I went to off to college. It was a great deal, even after replacing the airbags, and making some minor frame and body repairs. I fell in love with this car quickly and 7 years / 60,000 miles later it would still put a smile on my face. As a salvage though, the relationship was very much so Love/Hate. It never failed me completely but it was never exactly confidence inspiring either.
Long story short, it was time to replace the Cobalt. I test drove a bunch of cars, including WRXs, GTIs, a Civic Si, a Volvo C30 I almost bought, and even a Focus ST. After shopping around for months I eventually got into the driver's seat of a Fiesta ST and instantly felt a connection. It's got the go-kart handling I was looking for and so far it's got a very direct feel to it. From the steering, to the power delivery, everything just seems to feel right. I think that sort of balance is rare to find in a car these days.
Anyways, I won't write out a novel here. I just wanted to give a brief introduction and say hello to everyone. Check out some quick pictures I snapped of the two cars together before I sold the Cobalt. It was sad saying goodbye to the SS, but I don't regret it. The guy who ended up buying it from me really loved the car and told me it's been doing excellent for him so far.
