Hi

My first post on the forum - have been looking in for a few weeks now.

I was going to buy a Fabia vRS as my second car until I saw an ST in my local garage. Amazingly I've only ever seen one other ST on the road around here. I had a nightmare getting a testdrive. Eventually, over a month later, I managed to get a short run in a brand new car that a customer was going to pick up later Therefore I couldn't really give it any stick. However, I was very impressed and really want one.
A few questions:
Do you reckon it's worth going for ESP? I'd like the reflex pack (and I think these sort of safety devices should be standard on a car like this) but in the Ford price list I've got it says you can only get this with ESP. This contradicts the Ford website which gives two separate prices.
Am I too old (40 this year ) to be driving around in a car like this?
What about the privacy glass? I've seen someone on here say it's stops them being blinded by xenons but I don't want to look a chav!
I'll be going for performance blue with no stripes.

All the best

Steve

Hi

I know what you mean about not seeing many, i've only ever seen 2 others on the road one blue and one red, neither with stripes.

The arguement about ESP goes on and on here, if you can afford it get it, there's no downside you can turn it off..... I am not sure but I think you can get reflex without ESP but you can't get ESP without reflex?

I personally dont like privacy glass for the very reason you mentioned just my opinion though.

Hi there

Welcome to the forum Steve.

I hope you enjoy posting and browsing on the site. Everyones friendly here, so feel free to post any questions or comments that you like, someone will be able to give you an answer!

Jon is correct, you can get the reflex pack on its own, but you can only get ESP if you have the reflex pack so don't worry there. Also don't worry about being too old to have an as long as you like the car and feel that you will enjoy driving it, then go for it!

Take care
ChrisC

i dont think you are to old at 40!

Hey steve,

Warm welcome to the forum! Hope you enjoy it. I would def get ESP, traction, or the lack of, is the one thing the ST does suffer from, so its well worth getting, but everything else about the car is ace I'm not too sure about the privacy glass either, from the ones i've seen i just dont think it suits it, and too old?! You're never too old for this car!

Welcome mate, I'm 41 and it does'nt make a blind bit of difference. Your as old as you feel and my wifes 31!!!!! Deff for the reflex pack ESP is the one thing missing as standard and you have ordered the right colour its absolutely stunninng in performance blue. As for stripes annd privacy glass, maybe 20 years ago!!

i dont have esp on mine and i have really pushed it to its limits and have never even looked like losing it, the handlig of the car is supurb better then my old clio 172(which had esp) infact my ABS has never even kicked in. if you love driving fast cars youll love the ST. and i dont think you can be to old to have fun.my nan is well old and she has a wicked laugh!!!
im 23.

NO, you're not too old to have an
I'm biased but the privacy glass looks very good and not chav at all, as it's only the back windows. Chavs have tints on the front aswell.

Click here for pics of Performance Blue with privacy glass.

Thanks for all the replies.

Seems I'm not quite the oldest on here!

BTW I test drove the Fabia vRS today. Apart from the in gear acceleration, which is amazing, I was very disappointed with the rest of the car. Totally uninspiring - the wife agrees too!

So, a Fiesta ST for me then!

Hi Steve,
Don't worry about your age, I'm 47 & have a new 06 , white with side stripes only. I havent got ESP but the car's handling is superb & I do give it some through the bends. Did'nt want the privacy glass with the white but I do think it looks good with blue. If you're getting a new one the Bluetooth control is a must have option. I only had Bluetooth & stripes as options & got them for nothing in the deal + top money on my trade in. I've done 550mls so far with no probs, engine's a bit tight still but feels very torquey. Only downside I can see is all the kids want to race you!!
Get one & enjoy

Very true about everybody wanting to race you at the lights!!

Welcome to the forum Steve

Hola and welcome