#116272 - 02/02/08 02:57 PM
Who is going to buy the new ST in 2009?
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Fiesta Fan
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 Okay, so it's rather early at the moment to judge what kind of car this is going to be, but as a fan of the current ST, I must say I'm very excited at the prospect of the new Fiesta sport. The descriptions of the styling and quality of manufacture sound excellent and should certainly put Vauxhall in its place when it comes out. What with the twin exhausts and the 1.6 turbo engine (which will knock out more power than the current 2.0 litre ST) count me in! Who else is thinking of buying one of these beauties?
Edited by ChrisCumbria (02/02/08 07:12 PM)
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#116275 - 02/02/08 03:20 PM
Who is going to buy the new ST in 2009?
[Re: babyboom]
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As is nature, when something new comes along, things start to look dated. Personally, I think the current Fiesta ST still looks like a stunning car. I still can't take my eyes off it and I've had it nearly a year now. I love it.
The only thing that disappoints me about the car is the interior. The seats are very nice, but that, in my opinion, is where it ends. The dash looks like it was designed by Noddy (what the hell is up with that stupid shelf above the glove compartment), I dislike the layout of the centre console and the CD player, and why Ford didn't design the hand-brake with a nice leather gaiter I will never know (I've put a leather gaiter on the gear stick).
The new ST appeals to me for three very good reasons: The look, the power, and the quality of manufacture. I can't wait*
*I realise that we still only have an idea of how this car is going to be, so my opinion at the moment is just based upon what industry insiders have stated.
Edited by arapoda (02/02/08 03:24 PM)
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#116276 - 02/02/08 03:49 PM
Re: Who is going to buy the new ST in 2009?
[Re: Micky]
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don,t know to be honest the new design may grow on me but i am happy with my fez at the moment it ticks all the boxes,saying that i don,t keep my fords for long(2 years max)so as for my next car maybee a focus st.
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#116280 - 03/02/08 12:13 AM
Re: Who is going to buy the new ST in 2009?
[Re: STrick]
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oh dear !!! i defo wont be buying this , i hate the new desigen its ugly lookin , bit all over the place looking , the only thing i like about it are the wheels . i really have a strong dislike for the new styling ,
im in love with my current st , and next car will be some kind of jap car , poss a scooby or skyline .
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#116284 - 03/02/08 04:12 PM
Who is going to buy the new ST in 2009?
[Re: ChrisCumbria]
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Fiesta Fan
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To be fair to the new ST it's still early days yet. The standard Fiesta/Verve isn't even out yet, so hold horses on slagging the design off just yet!
Also, the image posted above from Auto Express is just an early concept photograph that has been finished off in a computer, so I'm pretty sure the car, when finally finished, will look...smart...very smart.
I trust Ford. I think they have taken a long look at the current Fiesta ST and seen its problems (the interior design being the biggest) and will build upon this in order to compete and beat the current wave of super-minis.
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#116285 - 03/02/08 10:37 PM
Re: Who is going to buy the new ST in 2009?
[Re: arapoda]
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#116286 - 04/02/08 12:19 PM
Re: Who is going to buy the new ST in 2009?
[Re: Leescott78]
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i think i am one of the few who like it, on paper i think it looks good just hope it also does on the road if so i may well get one 
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#116291 - 05/02/08 08:55 PM
Re: Who is going to buy the new ST in 2009?
[Re: babyboom]
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uumm not sure on the new shape yet. I tend to keep my cars and get my moneys worth, had my last one an RS1800 for about 7 years, before that a mint diamond white XR2 for 10 years. I certainly fancy the 165bhp tuning package or maybe order another with the full 185bhp and then that would turn the ST into the car I have always wanted. Dislikes, not enough length in boot when seats down (I put my bike in it) the dash could be better but (different from the rest of range) but with silver bezzle looks fine and neat, I don't like the headlamp levelling switch being out of eyeshot and easy touch neither - bonkers. It's a tricky one this-however a current ST with the tuning package could become rare-ish and hold some value-a bit like my RS1800 of which only 900 and something were ever made. (For those of you who don't know this car, it was a tuned version of the XR2i a bit like what they are doing again now.
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#116296 - 05/02/08 10:20 PM
Re: Who is going to buy the new ST in 2009?
[Re: Scotty]
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used to love them! wanted one long time ago but don't think it was available in France think there only was the fiesta RS turbo is there a difference between those two?
The Rs Turbo was a 1.6 Turbo and the 1800 was a 1.8 N/A
The Turbo is always the more popular car due to the availability of improving its performance easier and also it has the bonnet vents etc.
The 1800 is a rare car now... don't see many of them at shows now.
but they both have about the same power right?
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#116301 - 06/02/08 12:37 AM
Who is going to buy the new ST in 2009?
[Re: ChrisCumbria]
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Fiesta Fan
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I wonder how the power increase in the new ST (due in 2009) is going to affect the popularity (and, indeed - sales) of the car (with younger drivers)? In terms of insurance I'm not worried because by the time it comes out I'll be over 26 years old and will have been driving for a long time, but it seems to me that the current ST (while powerful for its size and by no means cheap) is aimed more at a younger market.
The new ST is kind of blurring more into the upmarket performance arena and will probably no longer be branded as a car for "yoofs". It looks like a more maturely styled car than the current ST.
Edited by arapoda (06/02/08 12:49 AM)
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#116302 - 06/02/08 06:44 AM
Re: Who is going to buy the new ST in 2009?
[Re: ChrisCumbria]
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Yes you're right:
1990 Fiesta Mk3 RS Turbo
Body 3 or 5 door, 920kg
Engine 1598cc Turbocharged, 131bhp, 136lb/ft
Performance Max Speed: 127mph, 0-60: 8.2s
1992 Fiesta Mk3 RS1800
Body 3 or 5 door, 995kg
Engine 1796cc, 129bhp, 120lb/ft
Performance Max Speed: 125mph, 0-60: 8.5s
the RS was slower maybe because it was heavier as well and have a bit less power 
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#116303 - 06/02/08 01:58 PM
Re: Who is going to buy the new ST in 2009?
[Re: babyboom]
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Also, the RS used the Zetec engine whereas the RSturbo and XR2i's had the noisyer outgoing CVH, the CVH was a good engine if you really looked after hit. When the RSturbo was dropped only the XR2i was available in CVH or later 105bhp Zetec, the RS1800 had the tuned 130bhp zetec, bigger throttle body too.
Nice pic in Ash Black like mine, memories.............I'll try and post a pic of mine on here sometime soon.
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#116304 - 09/02/08 11:06 AM
Re: Who is going to buy the new ST in 2009?
[Re: YellowBadge]
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n00b
Registered: 27/01/08
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Nah must admit I prefer the current shape of fiesta St, like mentioned above it has been around for a wile now, but it works! as for the engine however a 1.6 turbo would certanly put a smile on my face. However the current 2.0 is more than enough power for me. therefore i will not bwing buying the new one.
Edited by simon348129 (09/02/08 11:07 AM)
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#116305 - 12/02/08 09:39 AM
Re: Who is going to buy the new ST in 2009?
[Re: YellowBadge]
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Regular
Registered: 11/02/07
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sexy sexy sexy! change the turbo on it and im off!
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#116309 - 18/02/08 12:49 PM
Who is going to buy the new ST in 2009?
[Re: STrick]
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Fiesta Fan
Registered: 27/02/07
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Have any of you guys seen the photos (posted in another topic I think was titled "Ford have finally decided on a name") from the Geneva motor show? I must say I am very underwhelmed with the new Fiesta. It looks nice on the outside (just nice, not stunning) but the interior is terrible. Far too fussy for such a small car.
It's difficult to judge what kind of upgrades the car will have when it is upgraded into the ST. I was excited about the new Fiesta, but after those pics I don't think I shall bother buying one.
I might make a leap to either a Focus ST, or a Focus RS sometime in the future.
Edited by arapoda (18/02/08 12:50 PM)
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#116310 - 18/02/08 07:32 PM
Re: Who is going to buy the new ST in 2009?
[Re: YellowBadge]
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Fiesta Fan
Registered: 18/02/08
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the new fiesta is to be launched in november europe wide.
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#116314 - 19/02/08 03:57 PM
Re: Who is going to buy the new ST in 2009?
[Re: ChrisCumbria]
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Fiesta Mad
Registered: 29/11/06
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#116316 - 19/02/08 04:52 PM
Re: Who is going to buy the new ST in 2009?
[Re: Scotty]
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Well its a definate improvement on the current KA...
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