hi everybody

i have just joined the forums as i am looking to buy a fiesta ST. i went to a local ford dealership and i found an 05 fiesta ST. is there any difference between the 05 editions and later models? also is there anything in particular i need to look out for ie faults?

thanks

matt

the 05 was the last reg before the facelift, thats what i bought! the facelift has a computer that tells you the MPG and has different dials, the different lights and apparently is quicker but thats not always the case as mine is faster than most standard

i havnt had any faults with mine other than the ECU update that might need to be done, i would ask that if your going to buy it from ford they should do it!

hope this helps and im sure others will add to what i have missed

look for facelift

Welcome to the forum mate! I would try go for a Facelift if you can.

thats great thanks for the help. ive booked a test drive for next week so i can see what theyre like. ive pretty much made up my mind that i want one i will try and get a slightly newer 06/07 then. are they expensive to run because ive heard mixed views about them or does it just depend on how you drive it?

thanks again

matt

Depends what you mean by expensive to run, if your steady away fuel wise i see an average 32-34 mpg, parts aint to bad if your good with a socket and spanner set to keep costs down, insurance for me and my partner is £226 fully comp.

Pagid Brake Pads (Front)
Fiesta ST Mark 6 (2002-2009)
Years: 12/04-05/09 Engine: 1999cc 16v 4Cyl Info £25.88

Bosch Fuel Filter
Fiesta ST Mark 6 (2002-2009) (Hatchback)
Years: 03/05-05/09 Engine: 1999cc 16v 4Cyl Info £8.07

Bosch Oil Filter
Fiesta ST Mark 6 (2002-2009)
Years: 03/05-05/09 Engine: 1999cc 16v 4Cyl Info £4.66

Corteco Pollen Filter
Fiesta ST Mark 6 (2002-2009)
Years: 12/04-05/09 Engine: 1999cc 16v 4Cyl Info £6.73

Suspension Arm (Front Left)
Fiesta ST Mark 6 (2002-2009) (Hatchback)
Years: 03/05-05/09 Engine: 1999cc 16v 4Cyl Info £22.72

FTE Clutch Master Cylinder
Fiesta ST Mark 6 (2002-2009) (Hatchback)
Years: 03/05-05/09 Engine: 1999cc 16v 4Cyl Info £22.04

Valeo Concentric Slave Cylinder
Fiesta (2002>) 2.0i 16V (Hatchback)
Years: 01/05- Engine: 1999cc 16v 4Cyl Info £49.45

A few prices from eurocarparts just as an idea to cost of parts.

thanks tez thats great help thanks. yeh im an apprentice mechanic so i reckon i could do alot of the work myself. my insurance quote is for about £830 which isnt really cheap but im willing to pay it to drive an ST. i have spotted a few STs between the £6000- £7500 with pretty low mileage. im really looking forward to getting an idea what the speed and handling of the car is on saturday when i go for the test drive

Dont worry about the speed and handling you can make it a hell of a lot better, i thought the car felt a bit flat compared to my old mk6 RS2000, but a filter and flexi freed it up a bit, seemed to rev a lot easier, more mods planned when the warranty runs out.

dont laugh but at the minute im driving my mums 1 litre toyota yaris so im looking forward to the step up lol. are there any essential mods to get when i first get one?

Induction kit was my first mod, k&n works well, eibach springs make the car sit better, coil overs if money isnt an issue. Its up to you depending on your cash flow.

haha i said dont laugh! did i say toyota yaris? i meant erm range rover sport with 50" wheels i will take a look at that page in a sec. thanks for the help everyone