So I asked Ford's PR for something subtle and roomy...

"Twism" (Twism069)
06/29/2015 at 14:58 • Filed to: FiST

... Because I needed something to move this week.

Either they didn’t understand me, or they decided to pull a prank on me:

I gotta say tough Oppo... I had never driven this car. Now, I totally understand what the hype is about.

HOLY HELL IS THAT THING FUN TO DRIVE!!!

DISCUSSION (34)

SidewaysOnDirt still misses Bowie > Twism
06/29/2015 at 15:00

Yep, it’s a brilliant little car.

Shady Balkan Subject, Drives an Alfa > Twism
06/29/2015 at 15:03

If they have just decided to cut the lights earlier, it would have been also one of the best looking hatches of all time.

jkm7680 > Twism
06/29/2015 at 15:03

Not a huge fan of FWD though.

Twism > Shady Balkan Subject, Drives an Alfa
06/29/2015 at 15:05

The more I look at it in real life, the more I like it though... It’s starting to grow on me.

Twism > jkm7680
06/29/2015 at 15:06

I’m not either, but apart from a little torque-steer, its surprisingly neutral... It even oversteer if you push it!

Stapleface-Now Hyphenated! > Twism
06/29/2015 at 15:06

Just think, maybe that was the most understated thing in the fleet at the time.

As for the FiST, I wasn’t too impressed with it when I was driving around with it in the Ecoboost Challenge. Although part of that could be the fact that I’m too portly to fit comfortably in the Recarros.

Twism > Stapleface-Now Hyphenated!
06/29/2015 at 15:09

I had an bright orange Ecoboost Mustang convertible the week before, so maybe you’re right.

I’m not a tall man (although I may pack a few extra pounds) and I fit VERY snugly in the recaros, but you’re not the first I heard complaining about them. The stock seats are supposedly better for large frames.

Shady Balkan Subject, Drives an Alfa > Shady Balkan Subject, Drives an Alfa
06/29/2015 at 15:09

I have seen some in real life now, but “the leaking” headlights are a thing that puts me off. Still the proportions and looking it straight on, makes it look really nice.

jkm7680 > Twism
06/29/2015 at 15:10

Haha, the color and stripes too...

themanwithsauce - has as many vehicles as job titles > Twism
06/29/2015 at 15:11

I would totally use mine for moving. Made a 4000 mile road trip very fun. I even did the final leg, 1000+ miles, in a single 24 hour period. I literally drove that car non-stop besides gas and bathroom breaks for 24 hours. Still love it.

Stapleface-Now Hyphenated! > Twism
06/29/2015 at 15:11

Oddly enough, I LOVED the BoostStang. That was loads of fun to drive to me. But I haven’t driven a RWD vehicle in probably 7-8 years now, not including a pickup.

Vicente Esteve > Twism
06/29/2015 at 15:18

Right color for the Fiesta.

Twism > themanwithsauce - has as many vehicles as job titles
06/29/2015 at 15:20

Oh yeah it’s surprisingly comfy... but the problem is that I have a fridge and a queen-sized bed, among other things... I was expecting an F-150, not a FiST !

Twism > Stapleface-Now Hyphenated!
06/29/2015 at 15:23

With the Pirelli P-Zero tires (yeah, P-Zeroes on a convertible...) that thing was one of the most stable thing I ever drove. Yeah, it lost the typical ‘’rear axle wobble that tries to send you in the ditch’’ that was typical of solid axle Mustangs, but it became an infinitely better handling car in the process.

I only had two gripes with it: it has noticeable lag, and it doesn’t sound right for a Pony Car (it could also be louder).

Sir_Stig: and toxic masculinity ruins the party again. > Vicente Esteve
06/29/2015 at 15:23

Blue is best bro

Twism > Vicente Esteve
06/29/2015 at 15:24

Right?

Because at that point, I gave up on subtlety.

I might find an old straight-brim cap and wear it backward for the week. It’s that kind of car.

Daily Drives a Dragon - One Last Lap > Twism
06/29/2015 at 15:26

Subtle doesn’t mean bright green with stripes? Well... Oops.

Twism > Daily Drives a Dragon - One Last Lap
06/29/2015 at 15:31

In a lime tree field, I would be invisible.

Daily Drives a Dragon - One Last Lap > Twism
06/29/2015 at 15:32

Or a green paintball arena.

TheOnelectronic > jkm7680
06/29/2015 at 15:47

Judging by the FoST, it’s really not noticeable except taking off from a stop. They’re frisky, tail-happy little buggers.

Mercedes Streeter > Twism
06/29/2015 at 15:48

Instructions unclear, got FiST’ed. :D

Twism > Mercedes Streeter
06/29/2015 at 15:52

I’m not complaining, mind you... I’ll just need to do more trips to move everything!

Mercedes Streeter > Twism
06/29/2015 at 15:55

How many friends in high places do you have to have in order for Ford’s PR team to send you such goodness? :)

Twism > Mercedes Streeter
06/29/2015 at 16:03

I somehow landed a writer job for my province’s biggest car media, so even though I’m a newcomer, I get to drive a lot of cool stuff!

Every non-luxury manufacturer is available, but BMW, MB, Porsche, LR, Jaguar all have Age policy so I can’t get to drive any of their stuff... I get to drive RAM trucks that are worth $90,000, but a lowly MINI would be too risky to put in my hands.

Vicente Esteve > Sir_Stig: and toxic masculinity ruins the party again.
06/29/2015 at 16:39

Let me rephrase that:

“Best color for the Fiesta”

Vicente Esteve > Twism
06/29/2015 at 16:40

The only Fiesta ST here has more stickers than all of Ken Blocks outfits. It is extremely Bro-ed out.

Sir_Stig: and toxic masculinity ruins the party again. > Vicente Esteve
06/29/2015 at 16:53

Blue is still best colour for Fiesta ST bro

Vicente Esteve > Sir_Stig: and toxic masculinity ruins the party again.
06/29/2015 at 17:39

Bro, I don’t know if my comment was Kinja’d.

I said: “Best color for the Fiesta”

Kinja'd!!!