Fiesta MK6 and Fiesta MK6.5 (Zetec-S and ST)

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I've searched high and low to find out what the actual differences are between these two, from looking at pictures the only thing I can tell is that the MK6.5 is 06 reg onwards, the MK6.5 has the newer 'bubble' style front and rear lights, and it has a different stereo.

Can anyone point me to a definitive list as to what is actually different between the MK6 and MK6.5 (preferably on the Zetec-S and ST if possible)?


Thanks.
 
Wikipedia said:
In November 2005, a revised version of the Mk6 Fiesta went on sale. Also known as the Mk6.5. A number of cosmetic changes were introduced: front and rear lights featured new detailing (known as nipple lights), and bumpers, side mouldings and door mirrors were altered. A bright new colour palette was introduced.

Inside, the dashboard featured both a new design and better quality soft touch materials, following criticisms of the hard, cheaply textured original. A new analogue instrument display features in a style similar to the Mk 2 Ford Focus.

New technology was made available, including power folding mirrors, automatic and 'home-safe' headlights, automatic windscreen wipers, Bluetooth with voice control, Trip computer, MP3 player connectivity and the Electronic Stability Program.
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MK6.5 Looks much better IMO, it doesn't have that awful 3 deck stereo and it looks a bit more up to date
 
Thanks Janesy B, helped me out there.
And I agree with MK6.5 looks much better, seems to be a lot of pre-facelift models going about, just wish the facelift models would come down a touch. That stereo is horrendous aswell.

Gonna have to keep looking I guess!
 
Be patient, the right car always comes along. The facelift models will probably drop when used MK7's hit the forcourts in the near future.
 
Hi there

(Taken from the Owners Club - www.fiestastoc.com) Here are the updates on the facelift model.

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front lights
rear lights with 2 reversing lights + 2 fog lights
soft touch dash facia available in blue red and pewter
Dials which now include analogue fuel and temp guages
onboard computer which has -outside temp - mpg - miles left - average speed and other settings
1 touch down electric window
gear lever surround and interior door handles are now shiney not matt
vents for side windows have been moved onto the dash
sidelights switch on when unlocked (home safe lights)
new style cdplayer
Steering wheel airbag reshaped
variable timing wipers
lane change indicators (1 touch 3 flashes)

new added options
Bluetooth hands free phone with voice control system
Portable music connection socket
Electric folding heated mirrors
Rain sensor including auto headlights activation
EATC - Electronic Auto Temperature control
Second remote key
 
Just found one! Was originally up on Autotrader for £6495. Fiesta 1.6 Zetec-S, Facelift model, Red, 06 Reg, 25k miles! They put it down to £5495 today as it had been at £6495 for a couple of weeks and I noticed it pretty much an hour or so after they changed the price.

They wouldn't budge on the price because they had just decreased it by £1000, but managed to get them to chuck in 6 months tax! Rather happy now! Paid the deposit and I pick it up next week!
 
CDj-Rossi said:
Just found one! Was originally up on Autotrader for £6495. Fiesta 1.6 Zetec-S, Facelift model, Red, 06 Reg, 25k miles! They put it down to £5495 today as it had been at £6495 for a couple of weeks and I noticed it pretty much an hour or so after they changed the price.

They wouldn't budge on the price because they had just decreased it by £1000, but managed to get them to chuck in 6 months tax! Rather happy now! Paid the deposit and I pick it up next week!
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06 ST's are that much.... :(
 
Overlag said:
06 ST's are that much.... :(
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Very few, but yes an 06 ST can be had for that much, not many, pretty much all are pre-facelift, or the ones that are facelift have quite high milage. It pains me that I could have bought an ST for the money but it was a calculated purchase.

The Zetec-S was more sensible for me, cheaper insurance, better MPG, cheaper tax, maintains a good sportier style akin to the ST, and cheaper to run in the long run.

When the time comes for me to get a new motor, I'll most probs be looking at a MK7 (or 7.5 if one comes) ST or RS, whatever model it is they push out for this series!
 
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FWIW it's worth the facelift came in late 2005, so the earliest you'll find one is on a 55 plate.
 
CDj-Rossi said:
The Zetec-S was more sensible for me, cheaper insurance, better MPG, cheaper tax, maintains a good sportier style akin to the ST, and cheaper to run in the long run.
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i must admit my goal was to get a Zetec-S because it was more sensible too... But then i became single (she cheated), and gained a extra £200-300ish a month (she was expensive) so got the ST.

Hope you enjoy it :)
 
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