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I pick up my ST on 1st March, upgrading from 06 Zetec-S

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Morning folks,

Quick question. I'm interested to know what everyone upgraded from to the ST. I'm currently trying to weigh up if it would be a good time to change cars or hang on to the end of my current Ford Options agreement next Feb - when I will have a MGFV of my current car of £2580. Should I shop around now and see what I can get part-ex or hang on, sell privately now, or even wait until next Feb. What is the current discount percentage for Privilage vouchers?

Thanks
Colin

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Hi Colin,
I moved (down?) from a MKI Focus 1.8 Collection 3 door.





I wanted the Fiesta ST as soon as I saw it but was un-impressed with the pre-facelift interior and spec.
When the facelift came out I had to have one as it was a massive improvement.

I'm not sure if you get the same Privilidge deals in Belfast, you will have to phone your Privilidge dept. and find out.
In the UK the discount rates have now changed.
Before you used to get a set privilidge price for the car, e.g; the Fiesta ST before 01/01/07 was £10,250 OTR with no optional extras.
Now you get a set discount (on the Fiesta ST for example) of £1500, over and above what ever discount a normal retail customer can get.
Here's an example:
The list retail OTR price of a standard Fiesta ST is £13,995 but Archer's of Ashby (for example) are knocking them out to Retail customers for £10,750.
You are then are entitled to a further discount of £1500 making the OTR cost to you of
£9,250 (plus any optional extras you may wish to add on)

All in all it seems to be a better deal as in some cases (Kas for example) retail customers were getting a better deal than Privilidge ones.
The only downside, I feel, is that you don't get any discount off optional extras anymore.

Sell your car Privately mate, when you're ready, and walk in to do the deal with no part ex and a cash deposit, you'll get a much better deal that way.
And shop around for the cheapest RETAIL price.
Do not tell them you are Privilidge UNTIL you've secured the CHEAPEST retail price.

Hope this helps

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Fuel econmoy really isn't that bad considering.
It's not something I'd worry about, it's costing me exactly the same per week as my Focus 1.8 did

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Upgraded from a Peugeout 106 GTi

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Upgraded from a Peugeout 106 GTi

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I used to have one of these and loved it! How would you say the ST compares - acceleration/handling etc?
(i dont get my ST 'till next week)

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Well there wouldnt be much in it straight line speed cos the GTi was 0-60 in 7.6(when new!) and the being 7.9 id say it would be equal but cornering and braking, comfort, luxuries the is a million times better!

The only thing i preffered on the GTi was the low ride height felt like you were actually in a sports car, the ride height in the is like a range rover compared but ive grown to love the grown-up sports car feeling you get with the

Overall is miles better but i did absolutly LOVE my baby

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This is what I traded in for the




Brilliant car, I loved it and had difficulty parting with it!!!

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from the original ford small hot hatch

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hey wapster is that the one that first started its life in bradford west yorks.

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Get my next week hopefully, will be upgrading from a W reg Zetec-S its gonna kill me to let her go lover her to bits!!

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Dave why does your collection have Zetec Alloys on for?

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I hated the collection alloys so I made them swap them for Zetec alloys when I ordered it

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hey wapster is that the one that first started its life in bradford west yorks.

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Dave why does your collection have Zetec Alloys on for?

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I hated the collection alloys so I made them swap them for Zetec alloys when I ordered it

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This is what I traded in for the




Brilliant car, I loved it and had difficulty parting with it!!!

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Thats in great nik for its age!

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Yeah it was!! It only had 25000 on the clock when I swapped I used to work in Leeds City Centre and had to catch the bus to work, so I didn't hardly drive it.

Mind you i'm glad I bought the

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I called the wonderful people at my local dealership. Still havent called me back. Can recieve £1000 off list with the Privilege voucher. Really don't think I could afford the ST right now and I think the ZS is a decent motor.

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well, worth a go. zs pretty much looks the same as the st, apart from the side mouldings not being body coloured (that can be sorted tho) and the interior. They are pretty quick too, its definatly the next best thing to the st model.

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That car is BLING!!

I traded from this



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I traded this in. Pictured in Fast Ford Dec'06 and Jan'07

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how have you found the move from big to little ? was the Mondeo a petrol or TDiC?

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I traded this in. Pictured in Fast Ford Dec'06 and Jan'07

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how have you found the move from big to little ? was the Mondeo a petrol or TDiC?

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The Mondeo was a september 05 55 plate TDCi. I wasnt particularly happy with it cause it got bashed and while it was a brilliant cruiser, the handling wasnt firm enough. Because I've had Diesels for the last 10-12 years, I ordered a Zetec S TDCi, this got delayed due to the 30th special edition and my pre-registered Fiesta came up at the same price of £10.5k so I snapped it up. Im loving my Fiesta , just learning to rev a petrol engine again.

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I upgraded from a 1.2 yellow fiat punto!!! what an UPGRADE eh!!!

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Thats a big leap up!!

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I upgraded from a 1.2 yellow fiat punto!!! what an UPGRADE eh!!!

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was this the sporting model? friend use to have one it was nice!

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I traded in an 53 plate R32 for a 05 Celica GT and then traded that in for the ST. What was i thinking??!

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yes ur going down everytime! sure can't call upgrade!

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Not sure im upgrading?? a 1.7 puma!

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Unless it's an FRP then I would say you are upgrading.

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Well ive test driven the St 3 times now, and i would defo say id b DOWN grading!! Its a shame really, because i do really like the St, spec looks wise, does look a really nice car....but for performance, and sheer driving its just not there, well not compared to the puma. Each time ive drove home from a test drive in my car i just feel like im in such a better "drivers car"...from the noise to the acceleration to the handling, its just better? wot can i say? Purely my opinion but i have been dissapointed...Still not to say i wont go for an St as i do like them, but i just wanted more from it.

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Has anyone tryed the swift sport?? test drove 2day, was quite impressed...looks every bit as good as ST, spec the twin exhausts at back...and as for performance, id say pretty good, didnt blow me away, but still felt quick and sounded good in lower gears...may well be tempted ahead of ST..very good car for money....plus suzuki have offered me 350 quid more for my puma than ford did!!

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so u thinking of buying a Suzuki then?

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I tried the suzuki, but I've heard aftercare is a bit crap... Also the car didn't quite feel right. I do agree they look really good though!

I guess it helped that the guy who demo'd the ST with me knew how to drive so he kinda showed it off well But I agree. You will not go wrong with the ST.

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I tried the Swift sport and loved it but it is smaller than the ST and doesn't have split folding rear seats (still bigger than the C2 mind you!)

I liked the handling and had the Cambridge dearler who was desperate to sell tell me it had limitless grip...... well my only response was "I'll be the judge of that" and threw it into a slide on the next roundabout (don't worry peeps..... empty road) The fear in the guys face was a picture I'll never forget!

Personally I think the ST is better in every way. Its faster, bigger (whilst still being a small car), more practical and cheaper! (I was looking just before the UK launch so they wouldn't budge on price)

Its still a nice car mind you and less common than the ST.

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here ST are not common at all! so if I buy a Swift it may become even more rare!!