Uncle Bill may not care about it much...
But I still want to write about it.
So, what is it...?
Technology.
And I love it.
Well, love may be a bit strong, but I'm taking a cue from a clip from one of the finest examples of cinematic genius I have ever encountered.
Random Movie Clip Alert: if you haven't seen the movie, you may not understand the humor -- actually a lot of people who have seen the movie don't understand the humor. So, if your brow starts to furrow in complete befuddlement than just skip the clip; however, if you're like me, sit back and enjoy the melodic beauty of Kip Dynamite:
With that out of the way, I have to say that I was surprised at the level of technology in the Fiesta. From Bluetooth to automatic temperature control to automatic windshield wipers to voice activated everything, the array of features was unusually good. Especially since small cars have traditionally been roller skates on wheels - stripped down to sheet metal, tire rubber and a folding chair in order to lower the cost (insert Yugo joke here).
But even though the array of technology was impressive, the best feature was identified by my neighbor who, after his test drive, commented on the interactive voice in the car.
Huh? The car talks back?
That's right, when the voice activation button (see picture below) is pressed and a command is given, the car responds with a real voice
...of a woman
...with a British accent.
He loved it - and I agreed.
Everyone knows a British accent adds instant credibility.
And who really wants to hear a greasy guy's voice?
Add the two together and you get a soothing, credible voice to that made me want to politely reply "Thank you, and you have a nice day."
Now, I realize that this was a European-spec Fiesta and England is part of Europe, so it was only natural for the voice to have a European-feel. All I'm saying is, when the car launches here in the US, don't lose the British woman interactive voice.
If you lose the voice, my neighbor may lose the love...of the technology.
It has been bothering my conscience that your extensive fan base has been left begging for a conclusion to the "How to sell uncle Bill a Fiesta" blog. So I read all of your postings and am ready to be eloquent.
ReplyDeleteThe truth is that telling you whether I'm interested in a car without driving it is like enjoying a hamburger without eating it. No can do! I really thought you were going to get that thing out here for a test drive. Jason is certain he saw a dark green Fiesta here a week ago. No?
I really liked the Top Gear segment. English accent aside, those guys have great automotive credibility. They lost me, however, with the Mall Autocross and the amphibious landing. But If they like it, I'm swayed, if not converted.
So let's review the pros and cons:
Small check
Responsive check
Economical check
Foreign check
Fun to drive I'll trust Top Gear
Exclusive Oooo...Did you say
that Dora the Mall
Walker and her pal
want one. Bad Karma.
Maybe Dedee will want to
trade in the Honda.
I'm afraid the Fiesta would go down as one of those unexplainable aberrations on my list.
On the other hand what about one of those nice Volvo C30's? Ford does still own Volvo doesn't it?
The real problem is that my current passion is something old, small and British. Maybe something like a 1959 Austin Healey 'bugeye' Sprite (see attached photo.)
Well, you may not have sold me a Fiesta, but I thought you put together a very nice blog. Maybe there's a second career in your future.