Who here owns a Fiesta ST?

Spikey · 8 Jul 2017 at 08:48

Richie said:
Just an FYI in case it hasn't been mentioned.... Thats the old model Fiesta now stopped and its EXTREMELY unlikely you can get a brand new one.... New Fiesta is out with ST next year (ST-Line and ST-Line X for Sept/Oct)

Yeah I'm aware of that mate, but I'm not wanting to spend top dollar on the new model, I'm still saving to buy a house so decided to go with the current version for now.

Nasher · 8 Jul 2017 at 08:49

TBH I can't see the new one being any better to drive. Plus it's a tiny 3 cylinder engine and doesn't look as nice on the outside

DAnDan · 8 Jul 2017 at 11:13

Nasher said:
TBH I can't see the new one being any better to drive. Plus it's a tiny 3 cylinder engine and doesn't look as nice on the outside

Same for me.

I was debating about buying a current ST3 or holding off for the next model. But it just doesn't look as nice. The interior is nice, definitely prefer that, and the front seems fine, but the back is just horrid. It seems like a scaled down BMax or something from the back?!

Kaeo · 8 Jul 2017 at 13:31

Spikey said:
Can anyone advise if the first service is a major or interim on the ST?

I use this as a quick guide, no idea regarding the company themselves though. http://shop.grahamgoode.com/service-schedules-26206-c.asp

Jono8 · 8 Jul 2017 at 13:55

Spikey said:
Can anyone advise if the first service is a major or interim on the ST?

Just a small one. 2nd one is similar (thought slightly more expensive due to "more checks" i was told) The major one is the third.

Spikey · 8 Jul 2017 at 16:49

Jono8 said:
Just a small one. 2nd one is similar (thought slightly more expensive due to "more checks" i was told) The major one is the third.

Thanks guys! Any advice on who to go with for gap insurance? I refuse to pay dealer prices. I've gone with the alloy/tyre cover for £100 (got it half price) as the ST alloys are meant to be a nightmare to match so at least I know it will get done properly at a main dealer.

Kaeo · 8 Jul 2017 at 17:21

If you click the pictures in the one I linked, it shows you what's included. Just incase you missed that bit.

Spikey · 8 Jul 2017 at 18:16

Kaeo said:
If you click the pictures in the one I linked, it shows you what's included. Just incase you missed that bit.

Ah I did, bloody phone! lol Cheers

Spikey · 20 Jul 2017 at 11:09

Just wondered which products people are using on the recaro seats to treat and clean the leather?

chaparral · 21 Jul 2017 at 23:45

Had a good look around at the new Gen fiesta (Not an ST of cause) today at my local ford dealer..
I think it looks great and the inside looks so much better..(I also think the rear end looks are a good improvement compare the last fiesta)

Can't wait to see the new ST when it comes out..

Jono8 · 21 Jul 2017 at 23:49

chaparral said:
I also think the rear end looks are a good improvement compare the last fiesta)
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The rear is the one bit that i think is a step backwards. Horrible.

Interior is much, much nicer though.

chaparral · 21 Jul 2017 at 23:53

Jono8 said:
The rear is the one bit that i think is a step backwards. Horrible.

Interior is much, much nicer though.

Have you looked at one in the flesh yet ?

Am not 100% sure on this without seeing an old & new gen parked right next to each other, but I think with how they done the back end it going give more space in the back..

jealous it had Adaptive Cruise Control with Distance Alert and front parking sensors and my focus ST doesn't

chaparral · 21 Jul 2017 at 23:58

Another thing I noticed was you could not see the numbers or anything on the dashboard I.E speedo/rpm counter etc (It was just all black)

Skillmister · 22 Jul 2017 at 09:07

chaparral said:
Have you looked at one in the flesh yet ?

I have and it's nasty. Looks like a B/C max

Dav4 · 22 Jul 2017 at 11:57

Can't believe how crap the new Fezza looks it's such a lazy design it looks like the pre facelift mk3 Focus at the front which came out what 6 years ago and a B max/Corsa at the back.

Nasher · 22 Jul 2017 at 12:32

Yea the mk8 looks pretty bland :/

Way to VWish.

TheVoice · 22 Jul 2017 at 12:42

I drive a Leon so I'm perhaps slightly biased, but I reckon the new Ibiza is the best looking car of its class now, it looks excellent (as long as it's specced with LED headlights). The new Polo has a similar rear end but I'm not keen on the way the front lights and grille make the front end look really wide.

Dav4 · 22 Jul 2017 at 15:50

TheVoice said:
I drive a Leon so I'm perhaps slightly biased, but I reckon the new Ibiza is the best looking car of its class now, it looks excellent (as long as it's specced with LED headlights). The new Polo has a similar rear end but I'm not keen on the way the front lights and grille make the front end look really wide.

Yeh the new Ibiza looks really good. One of the car magazines may have been What Car had it joint top with the new Fiesta in there small car tests

Jono8 · 22 Jul 2017 at 17:03

New Ibiza does look very nice exterior wise ( better than the Fiesta). However the interior isn't as nice as the Fiesta.

Skyboat · 24 Jul 2017 at 21:10

New Polo GTI looks like a step up too. I'm more sold on the looks of that over the new Fez Mk8. VW seem to be in the minority of not attaching iPads on the top of dashboards as well.