It's a party!

padauk_dust · Post by **padauk_dust** » Thu Aug 18, 2011 9:20 pm

Congratulations, Squint! I've a soft spot for the Fiesta and Focus, especially the new ones. They seem well-made.

Pikketchas?

DKaz · Post by **DKaz** » Thu Aug 18, 2011 10:17 pm

Pics or ban.

FDSpirit · Post by **FDSpirit** » Fri Aug 19, 2011 9:23 am

theholycow wrote:

Squint · Post by **Squint** » Fri Aug 19, 2011 9:26 am

I'll try to get pics up today or tomorrow. I've been busy and out of the state. Catching up on work today, but possibly this evening or tomorrow..

4onthefloor · Post by **4onthefloor** » Sat Sep 03, 2011 11:59 pm

Did you consider the Mazda 2 at all? If so what made you go for the Fiesta? I've heard people say that the Mazda 2 feels sportier, but I haven't driven either so I can't really comment.

Either way, nice choice on the car/colour. My dad has a new(ish) Focus that is quite nice.

AHTOXA · Post by **AHTOXA** » Mon Sep 05, 2011 12:53 pm

Still no pictures here? Terrible.

Squint · Post by **Squint** » Tue Sep 06, 2011 10:02 am

Here you are, you needy needy people.. a few pictures to whet the appetite:

Couple outside pictures from the evening we picked it up. Sorry for low-ish light levels. And all photos were taken with my cellphone so only moderate quality.

Center Console/Shifter

Instrument Panel

theholycow · Post by **theholycow** » Tue Sep 06, 2011 10:32 am

Looks good bro!

Squint wrote:whet the appetite

One of the things I like about this forum is that a lot of people here are literate enough to use the correct word. I bet you also know it's "pique" not "peak" when you're talking about your interest.

Squint · Post by **Squint** » Tue Sep 06, 2011 10:44 am

I did know that. My new word that I learned this weekend is "mondegreen." Look up that one on dictionary.com and get the etymology on that one...

Hint: it sort of relates to what you said.

theholycow · Post by **theholycow** » Tue Sep 06, 2011 11:01 am

Charles421 · Post by **Charles421** » Tue Sep 06, 2011 1:12 pm

Car looks great, I really like the steering wheel and instrument cluster.

Squint · Post by **Squint** » Tue Sep 06, 2011 1:22 pm

Charles421 wrote:Car looks great, I really like the steering wheel and instrument cluster.

Thanks, it's easy and simple to see and use. About the only thing I don't like is there is not a coolant temperature gauge. But other than that, you can scroll through the odometer/trip odo/avg mpg/speed on that small screen where you see the odometer. And steering wheel controls are easy enough to use. Nothing terribly complicated once you get over the basic learning curve of Sync. I pretty much use Sync for hands free cell phone use and occasionally for listening to music.

EDIT: Maybe I should just become a teacher with the corrections I keep making for spelling, grammar, and comprehension...

Shadow · Post by **Shadow** » Tue Sep 06, 2011 1:41 pm

What is the purpose of the "M" button on the steering wheel (left side)?

Squint · Post by **Squint** » Tue Sep 06, 2011 2:16 pm

paul34 wrote:Perhaps it is for "mode," in order to select between FM, AM, CD, etc.

Shadow, I believe this is accurate, but I don't actually remember. And the car is at the dealership to do an "I Owe You" service to the vehicle. When I get it back (should be today or tomorrow) I will check and let you know. I don't think I've ever used that "M" button, though.

EDIT: Just found out I'll be getting it back today. So I'll let you know tomorrow what it does

Shadow · Post by **Shadow** » Tue Sep 06, 2011 4:29 pm

Squint wrote:
paul34 wrote:Perhaps it is for "mode," in order to select between FM, AM, CD, etc.
Shadow, I believe this is accurate, but I don't actually remember. And the car is at the dealership to do an "I Owe You" service to the vehicle. When I get it back (should be today or tomorrow) I will check and let you know. I don't think I've ever used that "M" button, though.

EDIT: Just found out I'll be getting it back today. So I'll let you know tomorrow what it does

Just wondering----if you just got the car two weeks ago, how is it already in for an "I Owe You" service? Are you putting some crazy miles on the car already?

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