Hello everyone, as you can prob tell from the numbers of posts Im a noob, and was wondering if you could answer a question for me. I currently own a 1.8 TDCi focus, the 2004 model, and before that a 1.4 fiesta Zetec which I loved. I am currently thinking of getting a Fiesta ST, but cant quite decide. I can get it for £10000 new, ford voucher price. The dealer has a red one so I can get it asap. You thoughts and advice would be greatly appreciated, good thing is though I've already gotten approval from the other half, so just need to decide. Im 90% decided at the mo, just need some recommendations, especially of anyone has moved from a focus to the ST.

Many thanks everyone.

Yes matey

ST170 to Fiesta ST, was not sure at first but its not a bad car, miss some of the gizmos from the focus electric seats, extra gauges, traction etc but the baby st pisses all over the foci ford could have reinroduced the old fiesta SuperSport advert "it shortens straights and straightens bends" made for this car. I'm sure you'll love it, and if you don't be like me and nick her indoors Boxter at the weekends!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I can really recommend this car too! I come from the "never driven anything more powerful than my mk5 1.3L Fiesta Flight" side of things and I am so happy with the ST! It is just as happy pootling through my village at a sedate 20mph as it is whipping down the few national speed limit roads and piddling all over those nasty Nova boys. You will get a common complaint known as "rep up the tail pipe" but the recommended remedy is a swift planting of the right foot

The looks, styling & power are just right with more than enough room to modify, tweak & personalise (if that be your wish!)

Yeh personalise how about White with Pink stripes!!!!!!!!!!

GO FOR IT!!

Excellent car, I'm really pleased with mine. Heading on for 5000 miles now in less than 3 months

Had a 1998 Subaru Impreza Turbo before the and I can honestly say I don't miss it!

Thanks everyone, just of the phone with the dealer, trying to get a blue one without stripes, failing that one with, and if thats not successful they have a red one. Cheers for the replies everyone.

I'll completely second what everyone else has said, go for it!

I'm like PinkRinse, I hadn't driven anything with more than half the power of the ST before I got mine, so its a bit of a change. That said, after 1500 miles the acceleration in 3rd and 4th gear still brings a massive smile to my face every time I put my foot down. I don't think I'll ever tire of it. This car has the potential to embarrass some seriously more expensive machinery. The looks are spot on too, the car looks sporty without making you look like a Max Power reader, and the quality of the interior and the front seats are also excellent.

Get the red one though, its easily the best colour.

Just to let everyone know I ordered a Blue one with stripes, couldnt resist the stripes, I know its a bit much but the dealer had sold the red one and they were able to source a blue one from another dealer, so looking forward to getting it now, cant wait.

Im sure ill be back on the forum to let everyone know what I think of it.

Again, thanks for all the advice.

Well everyone, just wanted to let you all know I'm v excited tonight, dealer phoned today telling me they had received delivery of my ST, and it's ready for collection tomorrow. Not bad, test drove last thursday, ordered it last friday, and collect it tomorrow, so 7 days from test drive to ownership, and all for 10.5k - perfromance blue with stripes. I'm sure I'll post and let everyone know how its going. I do big miles though, although most are motorway, so hoping I can keep up with the cost of fuel.

WoW thats excellent! No waiting around .. I bet your counting the hours down arent you!

Good Luck with the car and i hope you have lots of safe happy driving times ahead.
Get some piccies up when you've had some fun with your new

nice one

V lucky about getting it in a week!!!! I've waited almost 3 months so far, and hopefully get it this sat