The "I love my ST220" thread...
Discussion
Following on from the O/T stuff on one of the many Focus RS threads, it seems a few of us own an ST220... so feel free to enlighten the masses. 
'05 Mondeo ST220, one owner from new, 45,500 miles. Spec includes a glorious sounding 3.0 V6 mated to a 6 speed 'box, full Recaro leather (5 stage heated front and rear!), touch screen controls for Sat Nav, CD changer / Radio / iPod and climate control. Cruise Control, xenon headlights, park distance control and no less than 4 cup holders (dang!)
Mine for under 9 bags of sand, and with Ford running costs to boot - so it shouldn't (touch wood!) break the piggy bank.
and yes I did straighten the gear knob after I took the photo!
'05 Mondeo ST220, one owner from new, 45,500 miles. Spec includes a glorious sounding 3.0 V6 mated to a 6 speed 'box, full Recaro leather (5 stage heated front and rear!), touch screen controls for Sat Nav, CD changer / Radio / iPod and climate control. Cruise Control, xenon headlights, park distance control and no less than 4 cup holders (dang!)
Mine for under 9 bags of sand, and with Ford running costs to boot - so it shouldn't (touch wood!) break the piggy bank.
and yes I did straighten the gear knob after I took the photo!
Edited by Podie on Thursday 19th June 09:39
Dave_ST220 said:
Very sensible-get one NOW! Ok so £400 a year to tax and fuel economy not great but goes very well, is comfortable and sounds great when pushed.........
I miss my old one lots. i just missed out on a 54plate perf blue xenons park sensors last week. Ok so £400 a year to tax and fuel economy not great but goes very well, is comfortable and sounds great when pushed.........it is the £400 VED and fuel consumption that is playing on my mind. its not the cost but being sensible for once! i do 15-20K ayear mostly motorway so i know i can get low 30s going to and from work. I think it a case of having one economical car and not two fuel hungry cars!
i think i might go for another look on autotrader!
Edited by NST on Thursday 19th June 10:47
I was going to get an ST diesel as the second car, tbh i think i will get another 220. Why? The ST diesels seems very unreliable, diesel isn't that much cheaper anymore and i don't think the 220 will cost much more to run than the old 2.5V6 mk1(that's what i'm telling the wife anyway!). I think when the £400 VED kicks in what with fuel costs these cars will be VERY cheap next year. Podie, i've seen one of your posts saying more power should be easy from what your SVE m8's say-tell me more!!!
Dave_ST220 said:
I was going to get an ST diesel as the second car, tbh i think i will get another 220. Why? The ST diesels seems very unreliable, diesel isn't that much cheaper anymore and i don't think the 220 will cost much more to run than the old 2.5V6 mk1(that's what i'm telling the wife anyway!). I think when the £400 VED kicks in what with fuel costs these cars will be VERY cheap next year. Podie, i've seen one of your posts saying more power should be easy from what your SVE m8's say-tell me more!!!
i had a drive of the ST TDCI when it first came out as a possible replace for the ST. it was a nice car but after adding recaros to the cost it actually became rather expensive. so i traded down. i've the diesel 'issues' in the focus instead agree next year will be the year the buy such cars, can't wait that long though
Dave_ST220 said:
You asked for it!!
One of the last to role off the production line(ordered just before the books closed for good ) Every option available apart from steel spare wheel. Saloon as i prefer the looks??
Nice One of the last to role off the production line(ordered just before the books closed for good
) Every option available apart from steel spare wheel. Saloon as i prefer the looks??I do like the red stitching and the red edged mats
I notice you've not got a boot release button next to the ESP switch..
We wanted the hatch for extra flexibility.
Dave_ST220 said:
... i don't think the 220 will cost much more to run than the old 2.5V6 mk1(that's what i'm telling the wife anyway!).
So far the 220 is returning about 2mpg MORE than the 200.Dave_ST220 said:
I think when the £400 VED kicks in what with fuel costs these cars will be VERY cheap next year.
Has the £400 VED been confirmed...? I thought that there were still discussions. In all honesty, £190/yr more is not going to break my piggy bank - as much as I hate it going to the tax man 
Dave_ST220 said:
Podie, i've seen one of your posts saying more power should be easy from what your SVE m8's say-tell me more!!!
I'll drop you a mail.Heated seats m8-no need for audio-kids will listen to engine or what i want!!(& the colour csreen jobie sounds excellent IMO) I can't see them back tracking on the VED changes but you never know, like you say though the extra ££ isn't going to make enthusiasts sell their cars. Got you mail & replied
Dave_ST220 said:
Yep, aware of that issue... although mine isn't suffering from it at the moment.. might have a look and see if it's been done though.
Podie said:
Dave_ST220 said:
Yep, aware of that issue... although mine isn't suffering from it at the moment.. might have a look and see if it's been done though.Gassing Station | Ford | Top of Page | What's New | My Stuff