I drove an Oppo-spec Fiesta

"sm70- why not Duesenberg?" (sm70-whynotduesenberg) 05/04/2017 at 17:56 • Filed to: None

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No, not an ST, the other Oppo-spec. Bargain base S trim, 2012 with 66k on the clock. Manual transmission and everything else, not even a remote unlock, only features were A/C and a stereo. It’s exactly what many people on here want from a car. I found it horrible and terrible and awful and depressing and bad and please don’t make me drive it again.

Reasoning: My roommate had to run an emergency errand, both his and my cars are out of commission momentarily, and he was desperate/stupid enough to lie to another friend about knowing how to drive stick shift so said friend would let him borrow the Fiesta. He thought he would learn on the fly (yeah right), I found out and said “No way in hell” and drove instead.

I have another burner, try to guess it! > sm70- why not Duesenberg? 05/04/2017 at 18:17

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Tell us MOAR! Power, steering, suspension!

sm70- why not Duesenberg? > I have another burner, try to guess it! 05/04/2017 at 18:22

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No idea. Whatever the smallest non-Ecoboost engine is.

Logansteno: Bought a VW? > sm70- why not Duesenberg? 05/04/2017 at 18:34

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Have owned poverty spec vehicle, 1/10 do not recommend.

Cé hé sin > sm70- why not Duesenberg? 05/04/2017 at 18:35

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That’s probably a 1.6 or something. The most basic Fiesta I could buy (the new model though, not that one) has a 1.1 engine with 70 bhp. Would you prefer that?

The very first Fiesta had a 957cc engine with 45 bhp. No power steering, power windows or power anything else at any price.

sm70- why not Duesenberg? > Logansteno: Bought a VW? 05/04/2017 at 18:35

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Logansteno: Bought a VW? > sm70- why not Duesenberg? 05/04/2017 at 18:37

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From a BMW to every option to a Chevy with the only option being the upgrade engine. You never know how much you’ll miss power windows and locks until they’re gone.

Chuckles > sm70- why not Duesenberg? 05/04/2017 at 19:16

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Thank you for calling it a base model and not “poverty spec.” That’s one of my biggest automotive pet peeves. Do you know what a poverty spec Ford hatchback looks like? It sure as hell isn’t a brand new Fiesta. It’s a 1996 Ford Aspire being held together with zip ties.

/rant

If only EssExTee could be so grossly incandescent > Logansteno: Bought a VW? 05/04/2017 at 19:32

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I owned the most poverty spec vehicle ever made and I don’t ever want to drive another car like that again.

S65 > If only EssExTee could be so grossly incandescent 05/04/2017 at 19:39

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What was it?

If only EssExTee could be so grossly incandescent > S65 05/04/2017 at 19:51

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Geo Metro.

RallyDarkstrike - Fan of 2-cyl FIATs, Eastern Bloc & Kei cars > Logansteno: Bought a VW? 05/04/2017 at 20:03

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I must be broken as I own a poverty spec Accent and I am perfectly fine with it. I guess it comes with growing up with vehicles with no options. Though my last car before the Accent did have power everything, I really don’t miss anything except cruise control that much...and maybe A/C on very hot days, but I usually just open the window. :P

Junkrat aka Rick Sanchez: Fury Road Edition > sm70- why not Duesenberg? 05/04/2017 at 20:28

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Rico > sm70- why not Duesenberg? 05/04/2017 at 20:32

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Sad that Oppo spec = poverty spec. To me Oppo spec is the Fiesta ST only as it’s the one an Oppo should prefer.

Jonee > sm70- why not Duesenberg? 05/04/2017 at 20:41

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I had one of those that I bought new in ‘13. It even had manual windows. I loved it. There was absolutely nothing depressing about it. It was all the car I wanted or needed, and wasn’t bad to drive.

The Crazy Kanuck; RIP Oppositelock > sm70- why not Duesenberg? 05/05/2017 at 00:06

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Had a base model Sonic. It had power locks, interment wipers, & power engine. No AC, no CC, no power windows & mirrors. 10/10 would not recommend.

pip bip - choose Corrour > Logansteno: Bought a VW? 05/05/2017 at 06:59

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i want a new car with manual windows. but oh no EVERY single car manufacturer only sells cars with electric windows here in OZ

greasemonkey235097 > sm70- why not Duesenberg? 05/14/2017 at 09:37

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Pre 2007 jeep wrangler or cjs will make men out of all you crying ladies!

sm70- why not Duesenberg? > greasemonkey235097 05/14/2017 at 11:47

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Hard pass