Mk6 Fiesta Zetec S.. Yes or No?

[GTmuse]

Hey Guys,

I currently have a 1.4 MG ZR which is a great laugh to drive, nippy, cheap to insure.. but, over the past few months has cost me a fortune since the head gasket went.. along with a number of other things! Have had alot of work done on it and am toying with the idea of selling it. I am 19years old so can't afford anything overly quick but thought that a Zetec S may be a good way to go. However,I don't know much about them in terms of running costs and what they're like to drive and can't seem to find many reviews online. Could anyone give me some info??

The shape I'm looking for is the Mk6/6.5.

Any help would be great!

Cheers

Gareth

[Toro Rosso]

If you have had the work done and enjoy the car, there is an argument you should keep it and get your money's worth.

Always worth a test drive if you are seriously considering a different car.

[JPearson]

Considered the ST? I got mine at the age of 20 and love it

[GTmuse]

Doubt I could get the insurance on an ST with only 3years no claims! I'm still not sure whether or not to sell the MG, but if I do, I think a Zetec S may be on the cards...

[Russ T Bolt]

I have a TDCi Zetec S as my commuter car. Does about 25k miles a year, mostly motorways, at 60-70mpg.

It is much better than I expected it to be, I bought it because it has really good seats and I needed something more economical than a 3.0 Audi.

It's actually quite fun to drive, bit like a go-kart.

If you want to press on and can keep the turbo on boost it goes quite well.

I have it serviced at the Ford main dealer and it isn't too bad. I think generally between £180 and £300 depending on service.

Oh and it only costs £30 for RFL, but I suspect the petrol one would be a bit more if that is what you are considering.

[mackay45]

Russ T Bolt said:

I have a TDCi Zetec S as my commuter car. Does about 25k miles a year, mostly motorways, at 60-70mpg.

It is much better than I expected it to be, I bought it because it has really good seats and I needed something more economical than a 3.0 Audi.

It's actually quite fun to drive, bit like a go-kart.

If you want to press on and can keep the turbo on boost it goes quite well.

I have it serviced at the Ford main dealer and it isn't too bad. I think generally between £180 and £300 depending on service.

Oh and it only costs £30 for RFL, but I suspect the petrol one would be a bit more if that is what you are considering.

Ours is the same really. Been in the family since 2007 when I passed my test. 4yrs and roughly 60k miles later, no major problems with it, only service items to replace, the odd wheel bearing etc.

Also the diesel version, good car.

OP maybe consider keeping your car until you are 21? You have spent money on it so those things shouldn't break again, and insurance comes down/becomes obtainable on a larger selection of cars at 21. I put the deposit down on my mk1 FRS on my 21st birthday!

Edit: just seen you are 19 and it's someone else who is 20, 2 years is a long time to wait, see what your insurance quotes come out like on a ZS!

Edited by mackay45 on Friday 6th January 14:15

Edited by mackay45 on Friday 6th January 14:22

[djone101]

Shameless plug - you can now get a Mountune upgrade on the Diesel too here:

[JPearson]

GTmuse said:

Doubt I could get the insurance on an ST with only 3years no claims! I'm still not sure whether or not to sell the MG, but if I do, I think a Zetec S may be on the cards...

I had 2yrs ncb at 20 and the insurance was about £1300, pretty reasonable tbh!

Id say test drive both and see which you prefer

[GTmuse]

I got a quote on an ST, was only £200 more than the ZS to insure, but the fuel consumption looks like it's a hell of alot less based on some people I know who have one! Have found a friend that has the petrol ZS and is going to let me go for a test drive in it, so fingers crossed!! Does anybody know if you can get the Sony stereo from the Focus in the fiesta?

[AMST09]

I had the ST and got 34mpg generally
A mate had the ZS diesel and got 50-60mpg
Think the lowest he ever got it was into the high 40s
But driven sensibly could hit over 70mpg

Wasn't quick off the line but at the time it was nippy enough and handled quite well
Get one in panther black then the plastic bumper strips are hardly noticeable
They also remap quite well I do believe

[AMST09]

mackay45 said:

I put the deposit down on my mk1 FRS on my 21st birthday!

Best thing I ever did was buy my MK1 FRS, breaks down every now and then and drinks fuel like theres no tomorrow but definately worth it

[mackay45]

djone101 said:

Shameless plug - you can now get a Mountune upgrade on the Diesel too here:

That sounds fun, just sent a link to my dad to see if he wants to speed up his daily commute!

AMST09 said:

mackay45 said:

I put the deposit down on my mk1 FRS on my 21st birthday!

Best thing I ever did was buy my MK1 FRS, breaks down every now and then and drinks fuel like theres no tomorrow but definately worth it

Good fun aren't they! Mine hasn't broken down yet (fingers crossed it stays that way) but I hear you on the fuel! I haven't worked out how many mpg I average but I doubt it is a big number!

[AMST09]

mackay45 said:

Good fun aren't they! Mine hasn't broken down yet (fingers crossed it stays that way) but I hear you on the fuel! I haven't worked out how many mpg I average but I doubt it is a big number!

I got about 26-28mpg on motorways
Now getting about 22mpg around town
And have had it down to 12mpg whoops
Just renewed insurance, quite modified at 21 for £860 wooo