#122949 - 08/03/08 11:19 AM
Greetings all......
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Hi there,
I've just sold my Golf GT TDI and after weeks of thought, I've decided that its an ST I'm going for. I've got about 7-8k to spend and I'm after an 05/55 plate if poss.
I'd welcome any info on what to look out for on used models and any other genral info you can pass on?
Anyway, this seems a good forum so you'll be seeing plenty of me around here......
Cheers
Rich
Edited by ric77 (08/03/08 11:20 AM)
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#122951 - 08/03/08 11:26 AM
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Hi Ric Welcome to the site and forums.  I hope that you enjoy reading and posting up any comments or questions that you may have. Feel free to post up anything you like, we're all a friendly bunch, and somebody will be bound to have an answer for any questions you may have. If you have any problems using the site then feel free to get in touch with any of the team (myself, Micky, Nick02, Scotty and ST_ONE) by clicking on their name and sending them a private message. Take care  ChrisC (site moderator)
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#122953 - 08/03/08 11:34 AM
Re: Greetings all......
[Re: babyboom]
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hello welcome to the site! Nice choice what colour ur looking for and specs?
Hi, I've got a thing that anything I buy it has to be in black if poss (dont ask why I have no idea). So black with no stripes I think.
I was all set to get a clio182 but I really like the Fiesta so I've made my mind up. I used to have 2.0 Zetec Focus ages ago I'm im going back to Ford.
I'm just after a low mileage, looked after, un-modded one if poss. Are the standard stereo systems any good as I might replace that with my Bluetooth Sony that I have?
All the owners I speak to say they are a really nice motor to own so I'm looking forward to getting one asap. (also, Im getting a bit fed-up of cycling everywhere)!
Just got to find one now.....
Rich
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#122954 - 08/03/08 11:46 AM
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[Re: ric77]
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Wow, what a response, only joined this morning and you guys are giving me loads of help already.
Does anyone know any good dealers around the Cheshire/Staffs/Midlands area where I might pick-up a decent ST?
Thanks very much to you all, much appreciated!
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#122957 - 08/03/08 12:26 PM
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[Re: STrick]
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Cheers for the replies,
I've heard of that garage in Burton and the seem quite good. Seems like you had a good deal there, sounds like a nice ST you have.
I missed out on one yesterday (55 reg, low miles) as someone drove up from London to pay cash just as I was about to go and see it (not happy).
Hopefully I'll drop on one soon enough though.
One thing I've noticed about them, is that as standard, they sit quite high, so I'm thinkg of dropping it a bit, but not too much.
Has anyone any experience of doing this and how much will it roughly cost?
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#122959 - 08/03/08 12:34 PM
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Thats exactly the look I'm after, that looks really nice.
Im not really into the modding side of things (bit past my Nova days now), but the lowering looks & feels better.
Love the white colour also.
What the do the exhausts sound like, are they quite sporty?
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#122963 - 08/03/08 12:45 PM
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the St exhaust does sound nice as sporty as standard but did change mine for a magnex cat back system
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=07di6Rz22js
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YTvGaHAKpR4
Yes, defo, very nice. Are they full stainless as standard?
Also, would a local Ford dealer do the lowering or would that invalidate any remaining warrenty?
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#122964 - 08/03/08 12:51 PM
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the St exhaust does sound nice as sporty as standard but did change mine for a magnex cat back system
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=07di6Rz22js
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YTvGaHAKpR4
Yes, defo, very nice. Are they full stainless as standard?
Also, would a local Ford dealer do the lowering or would that invalidate any remaining warrenty?
no there not as standard, as for lowering that depend of ur ford dealer as they don't have the same polocy depending of the dealer, better ask them 
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#122965 - 08/03/08 01:26 PM
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Yeah will do, they would also charge top price to do it, think I'll got a local garage and get it done by them.
Cheers
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#122966 - 08/03/08 02:06 PM
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#122968 - 08/03/08 04:39 PM
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Cheers JJ just had a quick look in there.
Thanks to the rest of you, made me feel very welcome.
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#122970 - 09/03/08 01:46 AM
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Hey, welcome to the site. Autotrader is showing that Alan Chatfield's in Stafford have got an 05 plate black ST for £7990 with 12K on the clock. They're own website isn't showing it though so I don't know if they'll still have it. Could always give them a ring and ask. Alan Chatfield
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#122971 - 09/03/08 03:07 AM
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Hey, welcome to the site.
Autotrader is showing that Alan Chatfield's in Stafford have got an 05 plate black ST for £7990 with 12K on the clock. They're own website isn't showing it though so I don't know if they'll still have it. Could always give them a ring and ask.
Alan Chatfield
Hi, yeah I've rang them earlier so might go and have a viewing later on, seems quite nice and its pretty much what I'm after!
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#122973 - 09/03/08 08:50 AM
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Hi BB,
It doesnt have to be on that plate, it just seems that with the budget I've got (up to 8k) that seems the newest I'm likely to get. I would like one as new as poss but Im just being realistic, I think!
If I could get a 55 or 06 for a bit more then great, my my aim is to get one with a bit of Ford warrenty left on it.
I had a bad experience with my Focus in that the some of the gears went just before it ran out and that saved me a huge bill. I'm hoping the Fiestas are bit more reliable than that.
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#122977 - 09/03/08 09:42 AM
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Oh, I see what you mean, I take it you had the extra electric pak fitted then!
I think I'll avoid that.
The Golf I just sold had a few electric problems, they arnt too bad, its when you get greabox/ecu probs then its worrying.
But thanks for warning of that!
Edited by ric77 (09/03/08 09:43 AM)
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#122984 - 10/03/08 06:32 PM
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Edited by Kazuya (10/03/08 06:33 PM)
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#122987 - 10/03/08 06:37 PM
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Cool, I'm so popular, just need a nice ST to go with it. lol
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#122989 - 10/03/08 06:46 PM
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I was really keen on an black ST on Friday and just as I was about to put a deposit on it over the phone (I was at work), someone from London had come up and paid for it there and then and taken it away.
NOT HAPPY!
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#122990 - 10/03/08 06:47 PM
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#122992 - 10/03/08 06:49 PM
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And to make it worse, I have just had the worst cycle ride home from work in this storm thats now here!
Aaaaaaaaaarrrrrrggggggggg!
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#122994 - 10/03/08 06:58 PM
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WELCOME TO THE SITE
You missed some!
                
I realised that the post would have been uber so i left those to some other person
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#122995 - 10/03/08 07:00 PM
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WELCOME TO THE SITE
You missed some!
Chris!! not u
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#122996 - 10/03/08 07:02 PM
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WELCOME TO THE SITE
You missed some!
Chris!! not u
hehe, yeah, otherwise it would have looked like this
if you ask me this is classed as
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#122997 - 10/03/08 07:03 PM
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This threads going crazy now, your all getting in on the act! Just wait until I finaly get my ST, I'll be throwing a forum party i'll be that happy! All invited!!!!!
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#122998 - 10/03/08 07:03 PM
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#122999 - 10/03/08 07:06 PM
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#123000 - 10/03/08 07:06 PM
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HAHA were all too happy, happy alert nee naaaw woo woo
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#123001 - 10/03/08 10:44 PM
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#123003 - 10/03/08 11:06 PM
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Hahaha my first time meeting Kev I'm waving like a loon and yelling "Oi! Colonel!"
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#123004 - 10/03/08 11:19 PM
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So how often to you guys meet up then, either on arranged events or site get togethers?
I'll be keen on either providing I get to know a few of you fisrt.
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#123005 - 10/03/08 11:21 PM
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#123006 - 11/03/08 09:08 AM
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Hahaha my first time meeting Kev I'm waving like a loon and yelling "Oi! Colonel!"
Ohhh, that memory will be with me forever Ayesha .
There was me thinking i'd done a wrong turning or something into the carpark with around 50 or so 's and a mad woman waving her arms at me .
I openned my window to be greeted with a happy handshake, and a self introduction, "I'm Ayesha", to those of you who don't know, 'Pink Rinse.'
Kev ur very popular thats why everyone know u
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#123007 - 16/03/08 08:38 PM
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[Re: babyboom]
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welcome by the way, hope you get the ST soons, theres a good dealer at evans elshaw in northwich...
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