New Car Again - ST220

[SoliD]

Not that many differences, off the top of my head :

6 Speed Gearbox, Sony CD System, rear light clusters changed and some chrome round the front grill

Nope that would be the 2005 facelift, the 53 plate one was the 6 speed box with changed clutch/flywheel. New dash/6 disc sony changer + the newer denso satnav as an option Electric passenger seat as standard and think thats about it.

On price, they seem to be holding very well considering the recent tax increases as I got mine with fsh/35k miles 04 plate for 8450 back in march, with a couple of mods too. That 8.5k silver one seems very overpriced as the performance blue holds a small premium over the other colours.

 

[Tom|Nbk]

I love the ST220's. A big consideration for my next car.

 

[panthro]

Looks like the 53 plate ones are the ones to go for then. The non facelifts are still amazing value for money. Need to test drive one now.

 

[TaKeN]

Thats realy tidy !

Gratz

 

[loltim]

 

[Hxc]

Geniunely good looking cars are the recent Mondies, good work

 

[OllyM]

Lovely cars, wish I could have owned one at some point. Sadly I don't think I could put up with the interior any more

 

[SoliD]

Looks like the 53 plate ones are the ones to go for then. The non facelifts are still amazing value for money. Need to test drive one now.

Aye much better and a lot more reliable, the pre facelifts had issues with flywheel clutch wearing due to the dual mass design.

 

[paradigm]

There there Tim, don't be upset, you'll get a proper engine one day.

EDIT @ brilliant: Why have you turned his pic into your (shoddy) sig brilliant?

 

[brilliant]

Nice car m8!

 

[SoliD]

Also get yourself over to one of the owners forums stownersclub.com or stdrivers.co.uk for any advice/help you need.

 

[DevilsAdvocate]

Nice car indeed.

 

[Tom|Nbk]

EDIT @ brilliant: Why have you turned his pic into your (shoddy) sig brilliant?

Yea

 

[loltim]

There there Tim, don't be upset, you'll get a proper engine one day.

Neil's only gone for one 'cos the insurance is too expensive on Integras and 2000's, he'll be back soon

He will be bored of the Mondeo in about 2 weeks.

 

[Scottland]

How does it compare the the previous 2 then?

 

[SoliD]

He will be bored of the Mondeo in about 2 weeks.

Or crashed it Although going by his comments seems the 220 will suit his commute a lot more than in a horrible tin can with a loud whiney engine

 

[Mul]

Nice motor indeed Neil. Looks as though it's in good shape and the blue looks great. Should serve you well

 

[Jez]

I am still not totally sure what drives people into buying these cars, while as a car i cant fault them, i am yet to work out the appeal and what drives people into dropping the cash on them. The same money buys something like a BMW x30i sport (older, but so what?) which are generally superior in every aspect.

Would be a boring place if the same cars floated everybody's boat though

 

[SoliD]

I am still not totally sure what drives people into buying these cars, while as a car i cant fault them, i am yet to work out the appeal and what drives people into dropping the cash on them. The same money buys something like a BMW x30i sport (older, but so what?) which are generally superior in every aspect.

Would be a boring place if the same cars floated everybody's boat though

Well for me it was mainly insurance but the fact you could get a lot newer car with many less miles for the price, obviously as a car enthusiast I know this isnt a problem but there is a bit of piece of mind that comes with this. BTW insurance for this was half that of a 530i or 330i sport for myself. (1yr driving 1yr ncb)

 

[Jez]

I didnt factor insurance, in your circumstance i can understand it in that case. Understand that i do like the ST220, i think its great for what it is, its just the draw of other machinery which would always draw me away.