Hi ya Andy..

I have been one of the people with a dodgy ST, back 18 months ago. Ended up parting with it after 5 weeks of ownership.

But like yourself I set a budget for my next car (have since bought) and went round and round in circles, and yes came to the same conclusion as I did when I bought my last ST. So I now own another ST.

I have the ST grin back!!

They are simpily great, what else can you get for under £11K new?

The St doesn't have the chav image, it's almost the same to look at as the zetec s, only subtle differences that you notice over time, larger wheels, exhaust pipe visible and usually a driver with a grin!

I bought both my ST's from Motors Coalville. I would recommend them to anyone, service is great and all staff are helpful and their cars are exceptionally well priced!

Hope you get the right car!!