Firstly..Hi everyone.

I hope you're all doing well.

Background information, i currently own a Renault Clio 1.2 16v, but i'm in discussion with my local Ford dealer regarding the New Fiesta ST. I've been on this site for a few days reading peoples reviews/thoughts/opinions on the ST, and i can say thus far is, i'm impressed.

As you know i currently own a Clio, and people would argue that i should look at the Clio Sport 182, but being only 21, can prove to be extremely harsh on insurance, so my thoughts are, lets look at a car with less power, lower insurance group, but with huge potential. The ST stands out by a mile!

Currently in the process of getting my car valuated at the dealers, and booking a test drive. I hope i enjoy the car as much as you all have!

A few questions if i may:

I do like the centre console in the ST, but would want my own Head Unit installing. Is there away of keeping the 6-CD and having your own Head Unit? I'm not too fussed if you cant.

If i went for the leather seat option, does that come with heated seats? If so, where is the button located to activate the heat to come through on both driver and passenger seats? How much are they, £970?

What 0-60 times are you getting? Ford claims 7.9, while What Car claim 7.8. What do you guys think?

Why is ESP not standard on a Sport car? Very odd that one. How much is it?

Is it proven that the standard 17 inch wheels don't slow the car down? Would of thought 16's would of been ample as the rolling radius would be the same, but it would be a lighter wheel?

What is the tuning potential on the ST? Chip, Induction Kit, De-Cat Exhaust, anything else?

Anyway i think this post is long enough (lol), i hope to have good conversions with you all regarding the ST! Your comments will be most useful.

Thanks, Chris (Tyson) - Tyson is preferrable though!