Who here owns a Fiesta ST?

Zico · 25 May 2019 at 22:57

Slight bump.
Anybody here have/had the Ford Performance Alloy's before:
https://www.fordpartsuk.com/alloy-wheel-17-x-7-forged-10-spoke

Richie · 29 May 2019 at 14:23

Those are the same wheels being fitted to the Fiesta ST Performance Edition...

Zico · 29 May 2019 at 21:40

That's a coincidence. They are the performance wheels that have been around for the Mk7 ST.

Richie · 1 Jun 2019 at 16:32

My mistake... Its 18" on the MK8, not the 17"

Zico · 1 Jun 2019 at 16:43

Same style though.

Got my ST washed yesterday. Photos while it was clean.

Blue160 · 11 Aug 2019 at 21:55

Traded in my Mito QV for an orange 2016 ST-3 today. Picking it up on Thursday.

Really excited

scrivz69 · 11 Aug 2019 at 21:57

Mines gone, was driving like a loon so I thought it was the best idea lol.

WorTortle · 12 Aug 2019 at 08:25

Has anyone ran one of these as a family daily; what are running costs like? Is it practical for a young family?

I've got a 5 door st-line 140ps and always fancied an ST but the Mrs is saying a 3 door is impossible as we have a 2 year old and potentially a baby in the near future.

carrot1401 · 12 Aug 2019 at 08:54

They did do a run of 5 door ST before the new model (which comes as 5 door anyway)

WorTortle · 12 Aug 2019 at 08:59

carrot1401 said:
They did do a run of 5 door ST before the new model (which comes as 5 door anyway)

Yes they did, about 2 months after I bought my st-line. For my affordability I'd be looking at something pre 16 reg so 5 door STs aren't an option.

Uncle_Gravy · 12 Aug 2019 at 09:00

carrot1401 said:
They did do a run of 5 door ST before the new model (which comes as 5 door anyway)

Just googled that, I think I actually prefer the Mk7 ST as a 5dr, it just looks good.

I really like that - 5dr ST Autotrader link

Mk7 ST owners what sort of mpg are you getting from driving sensibly on part city part dually/motorway run?

Quinnaay · 12 Aug 2019 at 21:34

32mpg

rodenal · 12 Aug 2019 at 21:46

Is it your only car? If so it's a bit of a pain in the arse (imo) and I wouldn't go spending more money on one to then have to make do.

We have a 5 door non ST plus two young kids and whilst you can fit a full pram in the boot (sans shelf) and two seats in the back (so long as nobody needs front legroom) I'd be mightily annoyed if I changed car and spent decent money for one only to have to continually compromise.

Nipping out with the full squad in the Focus estate is just a non issue, the fiesta needs a bit of thinking if you're going to have bags etc. I know you already have a fiesta so will know what does / does not fit but it seems a silly change tbh

DAnDan · 12 Aug 2019 at 22:04

Uncle_Gravy said:
Mk7 ST owners what sort of mpg are you getting from driving sensibly on part city part dually/motorway run?

I've had my ST since August 2017 and have done 17,475 miles as of last fill up. Average MPG (calculated from fill up, not the onboard which tends to overestimate) is 39.6 over that time, using it for my commute to work, and everything else.

I drive a mix of fairly sedate in the commute (i.e. traffic...) and more spirited at other times.

WorTortle · 12 Aug 2019 at 22:14

rodenal said:
Is it your only car? If so it's a bit of a pain in the arse (imo) and I wouldn't go spending more money on one to then have to make do.

We have a 5 door non ST plus two young kids and whilst you can fit a full pram in the boot (sans shelf) and two seats in the back (so long as nobody needs front legroom) I'd be mightily annoyed if I changed car and spent decent money for one only to have to continually compromise.

Nipping out with the full squad in the Focus estate is just a non issue, the fiesta needs a bit of thinking if you're going to have bags etc. I know you already have a fiesta so will know what does / does not fit but it seems a silly change tbh

She's getting a CHR thing as the family car, the fiesta currently does this job.

Once she has the new car the fiesta will be used as a daily commuter and one day a week for kids.

Real mpg isn't that different to what im getting now of very low 40s.

Biggest issue is that it's the itch that needs scratching. It's a definite want and not need.

Zico · 12 Aug 2019 at 22:17

Uncle_Gravy said:
Mk7 ST owners what sort of mpg are you getting from driving sensibly on part city part dually/motorway run?

I've had my ST since April 2015 and have done 35333 miles tracking the mpg since the beginning at 41.9mpg (http://www.fuelly.com/car/ford/fiesta/2015/zico/355158 - check that it's set to UK units as sometimes the link defaults to US).

My commute is ~19 miles each way with one route being a mix of 30/40/50/National speed limits on single c/way A roads between two towns. The other route is part dual c/way then a twisting A road at 40/50mph.

Uncle_Gravy · 13 Aug 2019 at 08:49

Some decent figures for a small hot hatch, i'd like to get one in the future, and i'm quite confident it'll be a 5dr since discovering they did it shortly as a 5dr.

Think if I did I would like to replace the tiny sat nav screen with an android based screen, seen a few from a quick google.

theone8181 · 13 Aug 2019 at 13:07

Is there an easy way of checking for the performance pack just from viewing ads? Also whats the 5 door like (new one) with 2 kids in backed boosters?

t-rex · 15 Aug 2019 at 09:13

Uncle_Gravy said:
Mk7 ST owners what sort of mpg are you getting from driving sensibly on part city part dually/motorway run?

42.8mpg in my ST200

WorTortle · 15 Aug 2019 at 09:16

I've done the man maths. Roughly the same price on petrol but cheaper on insurance as its not modified.

Going to leave work early and test drive a 2014 ST3 (62k) one that's close by.

Anything to watch out for as a potential buyer?