Hi All,

Last weekend I said goodbye to my trusty 2007 mk6 ST and picked up a brand new 2014 mk7 ST-2 so I thought I would share with you some of my thoughts and first impressions of the new version:

My mk6 ST:

I loved my old ST it was so much fun to drive and it was like a little go-kart in the bends. I added some basic mods to it - Mountune CAIS and a flexi-pipe upgrade which made the car drive and sound a lot better. Suspension was very crashy at low speeds which I didn't mind but passengers did not enjoy it so much. I do mostly motorway miles so it as a bit tiring of longer journeys. Ford should have fitted a 6th gear and variable valve timing in my opinion.

The new toy: ST-2 in Race Red with the style pack added - stands out in the office car park!

First Impressions - What a difference, the power delivery, performance, in gear acceleration and the ride/conform are so much better than the mk6 I am still amazed how far the fiesta has moved on from the mk6 to the 7. The extra gear and the low down torque makes motorway driving a pleasure and overtaking is effortless now. MPG is better, tax is a lot cheaper and my insurance hasn't gone up.

Issues - Ford fitted a standard "fiesta" badge on the back instead of the ST one, this is getting sorted! Someone tried to rip my passenger door mirror off on the second day of ownership, I was not impressed. Gearbox sounds a little clunky 1st to 2nd but I believe this is a common trait of the dual mass flywheel? Very smooth gear changes though and the clutch pedal has a nice feel to it!

Plans for the car - The mountune MP215 will be getting installed in the next couple of months for sure and plenty of road trips!

Shame out the mirror The rest sounds good so far

Nice one

Definitely should have had a 6th gear like the ST170 does, however the mk6 ST does have variable valve timing I think.

If you do mostly motorway miles, I can see why the new ST would be a big improvement. I drove a new Focus hire car on the motorway and hours of driving were effortless. I imagine the new Fiesta ST is very similar in terms of comfort and noise. The mk6 st isn't a good motorway car.

Turns out the tw*ts have not only snapped the mirror arm but bend the door skin. Not a good start! Cars now booked in to the body shop.

Shame it's been damaged so soon.

good comparison between the pair! glad your enjoying it

Short update - New ST badge has been fitted on the back replacing the standard fiesta one, and my mirror and door is now fixed. I will be giving it clean tonight so I will get some photos up asap!

First 1000 miles done and I am still loving the car.

Great stuff, sounds good

Look forward to the pics

Do you find the suspension in the MK7 a lot more crashy and harsh than the mk6. I find myself bouncing around more, although the seats hides most of this as they are ridiculously comfortable!

The seats are amazing

I find the suspension and ride more comfortable than the mk6, the seats do help out a lot though - plenty of cushioning.

Just done Liverpool to London and back and averaged 38 mpg with four up, air con on, and plenty of overtaking - not to bad.

Way better on fuel than the mk6 then.

Is this your old ST Darren?

http://www.trustford.co.uk/used-cars/20930/ford-fiesta/