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2010 Fiesta - ST please!

akboss — Mon, 23 Nov 2009 15:24:25 GMT

I can't wait for the new Fiesta to get here...unfortunately, Ford has said they have no plans to make a performance ST variant of the car. I think if enough of us rally together we can tell Ford to bring us a Fiesta with a 1.6L Ecoboost turbo, about 160-180 hp, 35+ mpg's, bolstered alcantara seats, meaty leather steering wheel, short-throw 6-speed, for < $20K. I'll take mine in black. Please, Ford, PLEASE!

Help with a car tax related question?

rayatlondon — Mon, 23 Nov 2009 12:47:51 GMT

I just bought a new car and car tax is due at the nd of this month. This is my second second-hand car after writing one off at the end of Novemeber. I had the car tax cover letter thourgh for the right off car at the begining of October dispite the fact it was due in Novemeber. I spoke to the guy I bought my new car from and he regerstered a changed of owner. Am I going to get it even though the date is getting later and later and if I don't what do I do?

Ugly Acura

MagicRat — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 17:02:41 GMT

Could someone please tell Honda to stop hitting Acura with the ugly stick?

Acura is facing considerable competition in their field and they need pleasant-looking cars to compete. But their recent cars have been largely reviled by everyone for having grotesque front ends. The 'face' looks like the Joker pretending to be a gangsta rapper.

In their attempt to get a bold, distinctive front end, they have gone overboard and now have some of the most bizarre styling I have seen in recent years.

I don't pay too much attention to styling myself, but many people do, and imo these cars are not winning fans. This is a shame considering how well the cars perform.

http://www.acura.com/

Opinion on a Ford Flex

akboss — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 14:14:21 GMT

I drove in a Flex the other day, a co-worker had one on loan as a rental. Sweet ride! I'm a Gen Y (babyboomer's kid) and found this vehicle to be very appealing in content, style and functionality. It's more attractive to look at than a minivan, but gets better mileage than an SUV. It's big inside, comfortable, and feels safe. But the guy that had actually borrowed the Flex said he disliked it (he's about 50), said it felt like a Hearse. I say it looks more like a limo than a Hearse.

So I'm wondering, what are some opinions on this vehicle? Everybody is trying to find a new alternative to the stereotypical people-mover and I think this is a great solution, but obviously this isn't the only opinion going around...

why old cars are expensive?

fungologist — Tue, 27 Oct 2009 12:59:36 GMT

Because are classics? or just antiques