Fiesta ST 1.5 MK8 or 1.6 MK7?

Fiesta ST 1.5 MK8 or 1.6 MK7?

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davidif

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115 posts

172 months

Thursday 25th February 2021
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Looking for some advice, preferably from someone with experience of both. I am looking to change my commuting car, currently a Diesel Civic 2012, to something a bit more exciting for the daily trip to the office.

Ideally I'd like to spend £10/£11K although I could up the budget a little to a Mk8 what are peoples opinions?

My usual commute is 3/4 Miles of A road, 1 motorway junction and another 4/5 miles of A road although in the spring/summer in the right car I'd take an alternative route missing the motorway and about 15 miles of A/B roads.

All advice, opinions and real world experiences appreciated (oh and I'm 53 so am I likely to look like a tit?)




davidif

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115 posts

172 months

Friday 26th February 2021
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Some really useful insights- thank you.

davidif

Original Poster:

115 posts

172 months

Friday 26th February 2021
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Toolslinger said:
Hi David
Forgot to mention if going mk 8,make sure you get one with the performance pack.
Is there an easy way to spot the Performance Pack i.e. different wheels etc.?

Thanks

davidif

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115 posts

172 months

Tuesday 2nd March 2021
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Lots of varied opinions. I think I'm going to wait until we come out of lockdown to try to get a good drive in both.

I definitely prefer the external looks of the Mk7 although I prefer the Mk8's interior!!(a Mk8 with the 18" wheels comes close)

I wish that there was an easy way to determine if the Mk8 has the performance pack.


davidif

Original Poster:

115 posts

172 months

Tuesday 2nd March 2021
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Straying ever so slightly off topic (well it is my threadsmile) any recommendations for a good ST forum that doesn't require paid membership?