Ford Focus ST mk3 - Anyone own one? Your views please.
Discussion
I'm thinking of getting a Ford Focus ST, the new face-lift model, mk3.
If I was to get 2nd one it would be 2014/15 plate.
What are these cars like to own long term? Good points or any bad points,
Any desirable options to look out for when buying one and what's the difference in spec between the st2 and 3?
If I was to get 2nd one it would be 2014/15 plate.
What are these cars like to own long term? Good points or any bad points,
Any desirable options to look out for when buying one and what's the difference in spec between the st2 and 3?
Yeah I have heard that the Ford dealers are pretty pap, my Wife's father has a Fiesta and has had loads of issues from our local Ford dealer like leaving a car running on 3 cylinders after a service and blamed it on a dodgy spark plug and also telling him that there was a nail in the tyre after they had driven it back to his house to drop it off after the service!!
Anyway
Many thanks for the response and feedback. I didn't realise they did a facelift between 2014 and 2015. They look very similar to me, what differences in styling is there to easy ID the two different versions?
Also looking at all avenues but what is the Diesel versions like? Worth a look at or avoid at all cost?
Also whats insurance like too?
It seems that the Facelift model is the one to go for.
Anyway
Many thanks for the response and feedback. I didn't realise they did a facelift between 2014 and 2015. They look very similar to me, what differences in styling is there to easy ID the two different versions?
Also looking at all avenues but what is the Diesel versions like? Worth a look at or avoid at all cost?
Also whats insurance like too?
It seems that the Facelift model is the one to go for.
Won't be doing high mileage so probably won't go for the diesel.
After taking you suggestions, had a good look and do prefer the face-lift for looks.
The dilemma I have now is do I go for prefacelift st3 or face-lift st2 as I think the face-lift st3 might just be out of my budget.
Hmm decisions decisions.
Gotta to work out which direction to go.
Gonna go for test drive this weekend.
After taking you suggestions, had a good look and do prefer the face-lift for looks.
The dilemma I have now is do I go for prefacelift st3 or face-lift st2 as I think the face-lift st3 might just be out of my budget.
Hmm decisions decisions.
Gotta to work out which direction to go.
Gonna go for test drive this weekend.
Many thanks all for the tips and help.
I have defiantly decided to go with a facelift, like everyone says it looks so much nicer and of course Ford have improved a few things from the PFL.
Looking at a 2015 plated model and probably going to go with white or grey.
There are a few around me but probably won't be able to look at them until end of the week due to work commitments. Got a test drive booked next Monday which I am looking forward to.
I have defiantly decided to go with a facelift, like everyone says it looks so much nicer and of course Ford have improved a few things from the PFL.
Looking at a 2015 plated model and probably going to go with white or grey.
There are a few around me but probably won't be able to look at them until end of the week due to work commitments. Got a test drive booked next Monday which I am looking forward to.
FN2TypeR said:
I went to a Ford dealer in Aberdeen at the weekend (Arnie Clark, blergh) and the two initial services were about £300 as a package.
They had the ability to source a good number of pre-registered and delivery mileage ST3s in various levels of spec, the cheapest were about £21,800 before negotiation, that's some level of saving off of list IMO. Some were obviously dearer if they were covered in options.
I'm half tempted, but the boss lady doesn't want me to get an orange one!
Yup same here, I'm not allowed the Tang Scream colour :-(. However I really like the Grey and White, both look good on the ST. Not big fan of the Red, Blue or Black.They had the ability to source a good number of pre-registered and delivery mileage ST3s in various levels of spec, the cheapest were about £21,800 before negotiation, that's some level of saving off of list IMO. Some were obviously dearer if they were covered in options.
I'm half tempted, but the boss lady doesn't want me to get an orange one!
FN2TypeR said:
Grey is smart, agreed, it's everywhere though, argh! I see loads. Then again is that a good reason to decide upon such a rare colour as black or silver though? 
I'll just risk the wrath by getting an orange one, I'll order it when she is away for a weekend or something
Haha! I have seen a silver on Autotrader not too far from me, does'nt look too bad and like you say its quite rare in colour, I am just not sure if silver is bit plain and boring.I'll just risk the wrath by getting an orange one, I'll order it when she is away for a weekend or something
Its funny you say that, around here in Scarborough I have only ever seen White and Red ones, never seen a grey one yet out in the wild, probably will now that I am looking.
Just don't like any of the blues that are offered on the ST, now give me the blue that is on the 2016 RS, yes please!!
I might be able to convince to go Tang Scream yet, its one awesome colour!
Anyone able to tell me what colour this is?
I am not sure if the camera's colours is just off and its grey but it looks almost between blue and grey.
http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/2016...
I am not sure if the camera's colours is just off and its grey but it looks almost between blue and grey.
http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/2016...
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