Fiesta ST Age Demographics

[emc2]

I'm 58 and love my FiST. I just love the feel of the Recaro seats and the nimble go kart like handling. Plus it's good on gas. What's not to like?
However, here's a comment I received from a 63 year old. Would love to hear your comments on this!

"It’s a toy car. Not a grown up car. Look like an idiot to be my age driving that, not to mention completely useless in terms of passenger room, trunk space, or even comfort."

 

[rallytaff]

I'm 76 coming up for my 77th and love this car! Sounds as though that guy would look and sound like an idiot whichever car he drove! Sounds as though he's talking through his other orifice!

 

[Capri to ST]

I'm 58 and love my FiST. I just love the feel of the Recaro seats and the nimble go kart like handling. Plus it's good on gas. What's not to like?
However, here's a comment I received from a 63 year old. Would love to hear your comments on this!

"It’s a toy car. Not a grown up car. Look like an idiot to be my age driving that, not to mention completely useless in terms of passenger room, trunk space, or even comfort."

I drive cars that I like, I've never limited myself to cars that might be considered appropriate for a certain age. This guy sounds like an idiot himself, he doesn't know what he's talking about. The car has plenty of room for me and I'm 6 ft tall, there's quite a bit of room in the hatch especially with the rear seat backs folded down, and I find the Recaro seats to be some of the most comfortable that I have had in a car.
Ironically, I thought it was kind of a toy car when I first heard about it but I also found it intriguing. I educated myself about it, and the more I found out, the more I liked it. A mechanic who I greatly respect was very enthusiastic about the car.The final selling point was that all of the traditional car magazines that I had been reading all my life were raving over it. So I bought it 8 years ago even though I'm not young, and have no regrets, it's one of my favorite cars I have ever had.

 

[rallytaff]

Totally agree. I'm 6'2" and have to move the seat forwards about 4" to make the driving position more comfortable. So much space in that car which is why I'll never sell! It's way too much fun!

 

[M-Sport fan]

I drive cars that I like, I've never limited myself to cars that might be considered appropriate for a certain age. This guy sounds like an idiot himself, he doesn't know what he's talking about. The car has plenty of room for me and I'm 6 ft tall, there's quite a bit of room in the hatch especially with the rear seat backs folded down, and I find the Recaro seats to be some of the most comfortable that I have had in a car.
Ironically, I thought it was kind of a toy car when I first heard about it but I also found it intriguing. I educated myself about it, and the more I found out, the more I liked it. A mechanic who I greatly respect was very enthusiastic about the car.The final selling point was that all of the traditional car magazines that I had been reading all my life were raving over it. So I bought it 8 years ago even though I'm not young, and have no regrets, it's one of my favorite cars I have ever had.

He sounds like the same type of conformist curmudgeon who would state that you must be wearing effing leisure suits (or whatever all of the other elderly are wearing en masse nowadays) once over the age of 50.

I never listened to anyone when it comes to ('populist', or go along with everyone else conformity) things like this as far as; fashions, music, cars, etc. goes, and I never will.

As far as I'm concerned, this car is too big and heavy already, and it wish that it were lighter, at the very least two doors, and more compact yet!

About the only things I liked about the FoST over this car when I was looking at both was the 5 bolt hubs, center exhaust exit, and more power (which is mostly offset by the greater size and weight anyway).

 

[emc2]

He sounds like the same type of conformist curmudgeon who would state that you must be wearing effing leisure suits (or whatever all of the other elderly are wearing en masse nowadays) once over the age of 50.

I never listened to anyone when it comes to ('populist', or go along with everyone else conformity) things like this as far as; fashions, music, cars, etc. goes, and I never will.

As far as I'm concerned, this car is too big and heavy already, and it wish that it were lighter, at the very least two doors, and more compact yet!

About the only things I liked about the FoST over this car when I was looking at both was the 5 bolt hubs, center exhaust exit, and more power (which is mostly offset by the greater size and weight anyway).

The FiST is like a modern day VW GTI Mk1. Whereas the FoST is more like the Mk2, Mk3, Mk4 etc GTIs. The Mk1 was pretty small, basic, with a cheap looking interior, but a lot more fun to drive compared to the latter generations.

 

[M-Sport fan]

The FiST is like a modern day VW GTI Mk1. Whereas the FoST is more like the Mk2, Mk3, Mk4 etc GTIs. The Mk1 was pretty small, basic, with a cheap looking interior, but a lot more fun to drive compared to the latter generations.

I know, as I am the previous owner of a very first gen in the U.S. A1 (aka Mk1) 'Rabbit' GTI (only option a sunroof) ordered as new in early 1983, and an A2 (aka Mk2) GTI 16V also ordered as new, with only a sunroof as an option in early 1989.

Yes, that A1/Mk1 GTI was the most 'tossable' ride I've ever owned, until I owned this car, also ordered as new with only the all season Michelins as an option.

 

[Zeille]

i got my

Totally agree. I'm 6'2" and have to move the seat forwards about 4" to make the driving position more comfortable. So much space in that car which is why I'll never sell! It's way too much fun!

agreed. i'm 6ft2 (and 22yo) and my recaros are wildly comfortable compared to all the other sporty cars i've had (but i had 2 third-generation lexus es300's and those were slightly more comfortable) and i have to move my seat up closer to the wheel to put myself in the best driving position possible. my same uncle who owns a FiST is 6ft6 & he fits in his slick top with recaros just fine. i love my fiesta and i don't ever want to give it up.