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Old 03-09-2014, 12:44 PM   #214
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Originally Posted by Sport-Tech View Post
Given Toyota's recent push to ensure it retains its image as a reliable, quality manufacturer they'd better be addressing the myriad of issues that have kept the twins off CR's recommended buy list. Fried injector seals, crappy side window sealing (frozen windows), easily damaged seatbelt guides, known sources of noise (e.g. that trunk weld), crickets, etc....

Other things needing immediate attention (in addition to the obvious power bump):

-better HU/nav, no-rattle speakers
-revised acoustic tuning for engine/exhaust to eliminate the bolts-in-a-blender engine note
-better clutch: less abrupt take-up, lower engagement point
-standard armrest/console tray cover (just make sure elbow does not bang into it when shifting like it does with the Fiesta ST)
-standard or optional HID/LED package
-rev-matching manual please! (unlikely, I know)
-replace analog speedo with customizable LCD (oil temp, pressure, etc).
Interesting. You don't own the vehicle and therefore your knowledge is mostly what you have read online. I have had NONE of these issues except crickets (which is not malfunction). And I received my car April 2012.
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