The Dark Knight Posted April 2, 2014 Share Posted April 2, 2014 Quick update guys. Picked it up an hour ago and happy as Larry. Just at Uni now for a talk by a court of appeal judge. Tried giving it some beans down some country roads but only a bit. I drove mostly steady and a mixture of town driving and country roads. Got 40mpg which ain't bad for a speed machine lol. Acceleration is smooth and prompt under normal power and simply superb on full throttle. Pics to follow later tonight 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dah Posted April 2, 2014 Share Posted April 2, 2014 Great news hope you have lots of fun. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mixmasterlooney Posted April 2, 2014 Share Posted April 2, 2014 Sounds lovely Sent from my automated robot M1X-M4573R-700N3Y Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dark Knight Posted April 2, 2014 Author Share Posted April 2, 2014 Here are some pics I took at the dealership before it got mucky in the rain: Now I must hold my hands up and admit to being silly but I couldn't resist it. I joined the A38 coming home at Little Eaton and roaring up behind came a BMW 5 series to do a bit of tailgating in his big man car. I had every intention of letting him go past once I reached 70mph and I would not exceed 70mph. However, I also intended to reach 70mph rather quickly and as it turned out, a lot quicker than Mr Big Man in his BMW could manage. Brought a smile to my face and 31mpg to the fuel computer 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ru4hie Posted April 2, 2014 Share Posted April 2, 2014 Finally the wait is over for you! Seems like a lifetime ago that you did the ST review. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
666Damian666 Posted April 2, 2014 Share Posted April 2, 2014 Nice motor Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dark Knight Posted April 2, 2014 Author Share Posted April 2, 2014 Yes and I will miss some things about the ZS. The fact I could hammer it and still see 40mpg just shows what a great all rounder it is. I just thought I would bow out of finance in a blaze of glory over the next 2 years before I hand the car back in order to afford my first house. Unless I win some money and get to keep it of course... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dark Knight Posted April 2, 2014 Author Share Posted April 2, 2014 One key thing I noticed is the in gear acceleration when flooring it. In the real world it has got more than enough power to get by without flooring it but I had to try it. Basically, it feels quick from the moment you floor it and accelerates promptly but if you keep your foot down, it suddenly bursts forward even faster which I assume is the overboost kicking in. Wicked performance! I had the old ST once and I thought that was quick. The new one just makes that seem like a biddy car lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Philf1 Posted April 2, 2014 Share Posted April 2, 2014 That feeling you get when BMW/Audi man thinks he can blow you off and you just go for it and he disappears in the rear view doesn't stop any time soon Dave. I suggest you turn the MPG display off cause you don't really need to know, do you? I rarely look at mine but when flicking through the menu notice I get around mid 30's and I do give it some beans most days. I also use v-power fuel as well so hope this is not only giving me slightly better MPG than supermarket cheapo stuff but will help the engine stay in top condition longer. Enjoy but watch out for the rozzers! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dark Knight Posted April 2, 2014 Author Share Posted April 2, 2014 Cheers Phil. I certainly wouldn't do full on dangerous racing on the road but just a quick burn like that does satisfy me because I didn't exceed 70 (Ok I might have hit 71) and I see it as dealing out justice on BMW/Audi man who tailgates everyone like he's king of the road. The 5 series in question was some diesel version as he eventually flew past once I had moved back to the inside lane, I noticed 520d I think but may be wrong. Perhaps he sees the eventual overtake as 'victory'. Idiot 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Philf1 Posted April 2, 2014 Share Posted April 2, 2014 Never mind perhaps justice will be done when he fails his sales target and gets a rollicking from his boss!!! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hinkko360 Posted April 2, 2014 Share Posted April 2, 2014 Picking mine up in the morning i will post some pictures below or mine also :) VERY very excited ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maty87 Posted April 3, 2014 Share Posted April 3, 2014 Nice lol I like doin that to idiot drivers to lol Sent from my GT-I9305 using Ford OC mobile app Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhilST Posted April 3, 2014 Share Posted April 3, 2014 Mine is due to arrive at the dealer next week sometime - it's been the longest 9 weeks of my life. The red is really smart; I went for Spirit Blue in the end as I've had 3 red cars in the past and fancied a change. :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alexp999 Posted April 3, 2014 Share Posted April 3, 2014 All these new Fiesta STs! I keep getting so tempted to trade my Focus in, only had it just over a year - still so much I would miss about the Focus though. Enjoy all of your new pocket rockets, I have seen more around my way which doesn't help either, lol. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MattDRX Posted April 3, 2014 Share Posted April 3, 2014 Good Man! Glad you like it. Slightly Jel over the dark seats though, I have the original Orange 1/2 leather ones, but nice, do like the Red suits the car to the ground. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hinkko360 Posted April 3, 2014 Share Posted April 3, 2014 Picked up mine this morning so so happy with it ! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dah Posted April 3, 2014 Share Posted April 3, 2014 If only. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ecoboost125 Posted April 3, 2014 Share Posted April 3, 2014 Picked up mine this morning so so happy with it ! I notice your from Sussex, is that dinneages?? Sent from my GT-I9300 using Ford OC mobile app Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dark Knight Posted April 3, 2014 Author Share Posted April 3, 2014 Excellent stuff! A guy at work said to me that I should not floor it at all during the first 1000 miles so that it runs in properly. I thought the days of running in were over? (to a degree). Not that I am going to go flooring it everywhere naturally. It will take me 3-4 months to rack up 1000 miles! Any thoughts on running in guys? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ru4hie Posted April 3, 2014 Share Posted April 3, 2014 Didn't do any running in on mine, just make sure its had a chance to warm up a little before i start giving it some welly! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Philf1 Posted April 3, 2014 Share Posted April 3, 2014 Me neither. I make sure the engine is up to running temp before I floor it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
666Damian666 Posted April 3, 2014 Share Posted April 3, 2014 Willy posted something recently which I believe was from the manual stating something about 1000miles and having to drive like a granny to run it in Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hinkko360 Posted April 3, 2014 Share Posted April 3, 2014 Ecoboost125 it sure is got it from Dinnages in Brighton thats my local dealer because i live in Brighton what about you ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Philf1 Posted April 3, 2014 Share Posted April 3, 2014 The dealer never said anything to me and there is nothing comes with the car when delivered. Can't understand why a car would need a 1000 miles to run in nowawdays. Last time I saw that was many years ago and even then was only for 500 miles. They used to put a thinker oil in that had to be changed after the running in period so you had to go back to dealer to sort it out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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