MK7 Fiesta ST on it's way

[ColinM86]

A couple of weeks back i decided to test drive the new Fiesta ST. I had heard lots of positive reviews and wanted to find out for myself what all the fuss was about. Unsurprisingly I was impressed and after lots of negotiating we agreed on a price. Should be in the dealers at the start of March ready for the new registration.

Spec is as follows...ST2 in Spirit Blue with the Style Pack, Nav, Cruise Control and Spare Wheel.

I am going from a Civic Type R (EP3) so looking forward to trying something new and seeing how they compare on road and track.

No major plans for it so far other than the MP215 upgrade from Mountune, larger Intercooler, Track Wheels + Tyres and maybe some upgraded brakes.

Any other owners on here?

[ColinM86]

sumo69 said:

You are aware that an ST3 is being launched on 4 March?

This is £1k more than the ST2 but inc cruise control, EATC, Sony Nav. Keyless entry, Auto lights and wipers, auto dimming and folding wing mirrors.

All that for a couple of hundred more??

BTW, can I ask what discount you got of the £17995?

Two good things - its a great car and there is a £250 price rise on 4 March as well so you have saved that!

David

Hey David, yes I am aware of the ST3 but it wasn't available when I agreed on the deal. I had heard rumours but to be honest there is nothing extra that cant be specced up on an ST2 anyway. Also with the price increase and delay it would have taken to arrive it just didn't make sense to me.

I have purchased the car on ford options but even taking into account the extra costs associated with financing and the £1k+ in options it still came to not much more than a standard ST1.

[ColinM86]

Not too much but plan on getting the Mountune upgrade and larger intercooler fitted. Will also look at upgrading the brakes depending on how they hold up.

How about yourself?

[ColinM86]

sumo69 said:

I havent pressed the trigger yet as I ant the toys on the ST3 which cannot be ordered yet.

I am having the Mountune fitted and may well upgrade IC and brakes in time.

Anyone planning to take theirs on a trackday anytime soon?

David

April most likely for me at Brands and maybe Combe too. I was going to wait a while but haven't been out yet this year and cant wait much longer!

[ColinM86]

sumo69 said:

Colin

I am stuck on whether to stick with Race Res or go for the Spirit Blue - can I ask you e-mail me a few photos from various angles and distances when you collect yours?

Thanks in advance - I will PM you my e-mail address.

David

Yeah no probs. It's got to be Spirit Blue though

[ColinM86]

Picked mine up yesterday. Really enjoying it although I'm taking it easy for the for the first few hundred miles to let it run in. Hopefully it will be nice at the weekend to take it out for a proper drive and get some pics.