Upgrade to Fiesta or Focus ST from Fiesta Zetec S Tdci?

[mattf93]

So I thought I could save myself a bit of money as a student and in January Bought a 08, 62K Mile Ford Fiesta Zetec S Tdci.

After a few more 'spirited' drives, it doesnt exactly suit my driving style, I thought I could adapt to the driving style/engine but appears I don't. Im not really sure if I should change to the above options (which eats into my savings more than I want to baring in mind I haven't exactly got a proper job yet, as I have not graduated, and am wondering if I should just leave it and wait?

Or just think I only live once? I don't think the fiesta ST will be too much of a jump in terms of buying, the focus st225 hatch however I think will leave me with very little savings left, so I am not sure what to do?

Any advice will be greatly appreciated.

[mattf93]

5potTurbo said:

OP: I guess it depends on the age of the vehicle you're looking to buy.
If you're talking about a Focus ST225, that's the i5 turbo, rather than the latest 4 cyl EcoBoost model, but what age Fiesta ST, then - presumably not the latest one either?

I tried the latest Focus ST then the Fiesta ST back-to-back. Whilst the Focus felt quicker, the Fiesta's definitely more agile - a terrier vs. a greyhound, if you will. Both wear the ST badge, but they're very different!

I bought the Fiesta. I LOVE it.

Fiesta ST would be the 08/58 2L Duratec Manual. (so 148/150bhp standard)
Focus ST would preferably be a late pre facelift model so 07/57 in blue (friend has offered to sell me his next june before he goes travelling, currently has under 35K miles on the clock - only downside is I would want it put back to standard (he's put vents on the bonnet and a couple of other bits ) but that means spending quite a bit more money so not sure!

That said someone said look at getting a RWD car instead? S2000, MX5, MR2, Z3 etc. Only downside is you lose some practicality by having that too! :/