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Picked up a 2018 Fiesta ST a few weeks ago (six speed, black wheels, sunroof, Magnetic), and in its own way it's almost as fun to drive as my black Shelby GT350. Completely different. But jeez it handles.
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I may be in the DEEP SOUTH but it is 35 degrees lol. I am still lucky enough to drive the R during the winter. My 2018 F150 can be considered my #daily/winter/badweather/hauler.
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Is your F150 a 5L?

I picked up an '18 Silverado All Star this fall. I really considered a 5.0 F150 but they were unnecessarily expensive around me at the time. It's funny to think how the flagship GM full size engine is actually a class loser and by an alarming margin.
 
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It would look good! I wish I could afford a Cayman or 911 for a winter beater, but the 944 is the best I can do.

The last time I drove it in slushy, wet weather the pop up headlights didn't like it very much. So I'll probably just park it on those days. I'd rather not disable them or have to mess with them if I can avoid it.
Ice racing!

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I drive the hamster car - 2011 Kia Soul *sigh*. The seats have glow in the dark threading and the speakers light up to the beat of the music, so that's cool I guess...
 

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Picked up a 2018 Fiesta ST a few weeks ago (six speed, black wheels, sunroof, Magnetic), and in its own way it's almost as fun to drive as my black Shelby GT350. Completely different. But jeez it handles.
I'd love to have a Fiesta ST. I bet it's a great car for snow. I had a 2011 regular Fiesta for a while. That car was really boring, but it surprised me how awesome it was in getting through the snow. I also liked the size of it. Ergonomics weren't good, but I guess you can't have everything.
 

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Is your F150 a 5L?

I picked up an '18 Silverado All Star this fall. I really considered a 5.0 F150 but they were unnecessarily expensive around me at the time. It's funny to think how the flagship GM full size engine is actually a class loser and by an alarming margin.
uh! yeah!!!! My truck does have the 5.0, A10 and 3.55. I did not need all the bells and whistles so mine is an XL but optioned out well. Paid less than 35k. I thought it was a steal.
 
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I'd love to have a Fiesta ST. I bet it's a great car for snow. I had a 2011 regular Fiesta for a while. That car was really boring, but it surprised me how awesome it was in getting through the snow. I also liked the size of it. Ergonomics weren't good, but I guess you can't have everything.
So I had a Focus ST last year and it was great in the winter. HOWEVER, something didn't feel right, intrinsically. It was almost like the car was too good for only winter driving and you couldn't appreciate what it was only as a winter driver. I don't know if that makes sense. I would imagine, at least for me anyway, that a Fiesta ST would have the same effect as the Focus did for me. I doin't know, maybe I'm weird.
 
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uh! yeah!!!! My truck does have the 5.0, A10 and 3.55. I did not need all the bells and whistles so mine is an XL but optioned out well. Paid less than 35k. I thought it was a steal.
YAAAASSSSS. 3.55 rear is where it's at. That's a great price.
 

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HEh I will not be mean, but my side panel says it all. To make ye feel better, I daily my FX4 F150, Big Bonnie ! Though I was driving Sasha yesterday and a bird took a crap on her !!! :facepalm:
 

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I may be in the DEEP SOUTH but it is 35 degrees lol. I am still lucky enough to drive the R during the winter. My 2018 F150 can be considered my #daily/winter/badweather/hauler.
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That ain't the seep south......
 

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And this was my 350 going into hibernation last weekend....

Drove onto the "carbag", covered it using a covercraft snuggie, then zipped the bag shut after throwing in a few desiccant pouches.

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This is the "snuggie" I referred to above, so no scratches from the carbag.

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I like that "snuggie" is that what they actually call it?
 

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Driving this guy over the winter!
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I like that "snuggie" is that what they actually call it?
Mine came from Weathertech (but has the CoverCraft tag on it), who calls it an indoor Form Fit cover. It's a spandex like material on the outside but with a nice flannel interior. Comes in a bunch of colors, too.
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