Fiesta St - 2005-2006 MY - opinions
Discussion
Hi all,
I'm considering a second car soon to run alongside my weekend toy and a 197 is one that's piquing my interest along with Cooper S & Cliosport 197)). I want a smallish car that's comfy, quick, fun and above all reliable with reasonable running costs (not fussed about MPG)- plus I'd also like it to be capable of occasional track use as well so does need to handle and have reasonable power.
Is there anything that's well known on these cars in terms of issues or concerns? My budget is circa 4.5k.
I'm considering a second car soon to run alongside my weekend toy and a 197 is one that's piquing my interest along with Cooper S & Cliosport 197)). I want a smallish car that's comfy, quick, fun and above all reliable with reasonable running costs (not fussed about MPG)- plus I'd also like it to be capable of occasional track use as well so does need to handle and have reasonable power.
Is there anything that's well known on these cars in terms of issues or concerns? My budget is circa 4.5k.
Go for 2006 mdl onwards, better dash, with trip computer,better stereo and different lights.
I have owned or had as company cars nearly all of the "hot/warm" Fords and the ST has to be the worst i`ve had.
The ride was truly awful, (the Tamora rode better), torque steer,unrefined on the Motorway, poor fuel consumption, average c27mpg, to much understeer when pressing on, and not particulately quick.
We went from a 2002 Fiesta Zetec S to the ST, and apart from straight line performance the ZS was superior in every way, the same for my current Puma.
On a plus point they are getting cheap.
Problems? we only had ours for 6k miles(couldn`t wait to get shot
) so non in our experience.
Have a decent test drive and make your own mind up.
I have owned or had as company cars nearly all of the "hot/warm" Fords and the ST has to be the worst i`ve had.
The ride was truly awful, (the Tamora rode better), torque steer,unrefined on the Motorway, poor fuel consumption, average c27mpg, to much understeer when pressing on, and not particulately quick.
We went from a 2002 Fiesta Zetec S to the ST, and apart from straight line performance the ZS was superior in every way, the same for my current Puma.
On a plus point they are getting cheap.
Problems? we only had ours for 6k miles(couldn`t wait to get shot
) so non in our experience.Have a decent test drive and make your own mind up.
As I said in your other thread:
http://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?h=0&a...
Personally, while it's a nice fun car, I'd avoid because the bumpers, spoiler and skirts and easily stolen, and unfortunately there seems to be a market for them. So unless it's going to be garaged, I would avoid.
http://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?h=0&a...
Personally, while it's a nice fun car, I'd avoid because the bumpers, spoiler and skirts and easily stolen, and unfortunately there seems to be a market for them. So unless it's going to be garaged, I would avoid.
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