laumk7 Posted July 21, 2014 Share Posted July 21, 2014 I currently own a 1.25 zetec 2013 fiesta, and I'm seriously thinking of upgrading mainly for the bigger 1.6 engine to st holds, as I live in a fairly hilly area, But what else are the 'oooh' points to consider for the st? Sent from my iPhone using Ford OC Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nathan54771 Posted July 21, 2014 Share Posted July 21, 2014 Matt will be along shortly to sell it to you I'm sure. but if you can afford one then get one, good value for money and there the top of the fiesta range, only downside is tax compared to the 1.0 and slightly worse fuel but worth it for the extra punch 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marcr1 Posted July 21, 2014 Share Posted July 21, 2014 Ridiculously high running costs? But in all seriousness its an ST, what more needs to be said! It'll be a hell of a lot faster than your ZS, looks better, LED DRL's, the noise it will make, other people will envy you, nicer seats, more toys etc 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marcr1 Posted July 21, 2014 Share Posted July 21, 2014 Matt will be along shortly to sell it to you I'm sure. but if you can afford one then get one, good value for money and there the top of the fiesta range, only downside is tax compared to the 1.0 and slightly worse fuel but worth it for the extra punch Damn you beat me to it! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarky2013 Posted July 21, 2014 Share Posted July 21, 2014 go and test drive one, then afterwards try and walk away without placing an order. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
laumk7 Posted July 21, 2014 Author Share Posted July 21, 2014 I got a test drive of a st2 this afternoon :) I've also contacted my insurers for a quote, and it only goes up £10 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loz Cheung Posted July 21, 2014 Share Posted July 21, 2014 Just to play devils advocate - It's terrible. Oh and if you have hills, any turbo charged torque will be sufficient! Ie 1.0 litre ;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neil1jnr Posted July 21, 2014 Share Posted July 21, 2014 go and test drive one, then afterwards try and walk away without placing an order. Agreed, that's how I ended up with mines. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
laumk7 Posted July 21, 2014 Author Share Posted July 21, 2014 Well took one for a test drive, still couldn't cope with one of the hills mine has trouble on *shrugs* Nice drive though :) Not yet is my conclusion Sent from my iPhone using Ford OC Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveTheDog Posted July 21, 2014 Share Posted July 21, 2014 Well took one for a test drive, still couldn't cope with one of the hills mine has trouble on *shrugs* Nice drive though :) Not yet is my conclusion Sent from my iPhone using Ford OC If you are using an appropriate gear and revs, I fail to see how the ST is struggling?. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarky2013 Posted July 21, 2014 Share Posted July 21, 2014 If you are using an appropriate gear and revs, I fail to see how the ST is struggling?. I second that, mine still pulls like a train in 3rd with some hills near me and they are pretty steep Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
laumk7 Posted July 21, 2014 Author Share Posted July 21, 2014 In 1st pulling out from a entrance already on a steep hill, tried 2nd partway up and it started kangarooing and coughing *shrugs* Not written car off though, just moved into a not yet category Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
laumk7 Posted July 21, 2014 Author Share Posted July 21, 2014 The road is ryeleaze road in stroud btw, pulling out from police station Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MattDRX Posted July 21, 2014 Share Posted July 21, 2014 Need to learn how to drive bro! Or it was broken, Mine goes up the High Wycombe hill from the town to the M40 with no issues in 5th gear and still pulls all the way up it. Ignore any comments about Tax for Christ sake, its £130 a year, anyone that can't afford that shouldn't be driving, it's less than a set of decent tyres and brake pads, plus any repair in 3 years time will cost more than that, can't afford it then don't drive. and I only dropped 7MPG when I switched from the 1.0, well worth the money, plus it'll be worth a lot lot more in a few years than all the other models which will be worth nothing, except maybe a fully speccd TX which some people may part with a fair few quid for at some point. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MattDRX Posted July 21, 2014 Share Posted July 21, 2014 If it struggled to get up there I'd hate to think what a 1.25 does when you pull away up there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MattDRX Posted July 21, 2014 Share Posted July 21, 2014 Quote function isn't working, admin fix please. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
laumk7 Posted July 21, 2014 Author Share Posted July 21, 2014 Been driving 23 odd years lol, it might've been bust - ex lease car apparently :) Sent from my iPhone using Ford OC Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
laumk7 Posted July 21, 2014 Author Share Posted July 21, 2014 If it struggled to get up there I'd hate to think what a 1.25 does when you pull away up there. 1st all the way up lol, and complaining Sent from my iPhone using Ford OC Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alexp999 Posted July 21, 2014 Share Posted July 21, 2014 Quote function isn't working, admin fix please. Working fine here. The ST has more torque than the 1.6 TDCi so can't see how it would struggle on any incline Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MattDRX Posted July 21, 2014 Share Posted July 21, 2014 Take another one out, the car pulls away fine in 3rd gear from a standstill on flat ground (working the clutch slowly) Quote still isn't working, click quote and the box pops up but no text is in there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
laumk7 Posted July 21, 2014 Author Share Posted July 21, 2014 Take another one out, the car pulls away fine in 3rd gear from a standstill on flat ground (working the clutch slowly) Quote still isn't working, click quote and the box pops up but no text is in there. Will do :) Sent from my iPhone using Ford OC Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alexp999 Posted July 21, 2014 Share Posted July 21, 2014 Take another one out, the car pulls away fine in 3rd gear from a standstill on flat ground (working the clutch slowly) Quote still isn't working, click quote and the box pops up but no text is in there. Can you post a message in General Site Requests and we'll see if we can work out what is going on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarky2013 Posted July 21, 2014 Share Posted July 21, 2014 sounds like you need something with a little more poke for that hill of yours, could try your local Lamborghini dealership? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nath.mk7.st Posted July 21, 2014 Share Posted July 21, 2014 Great car only had mine a month but I can safely say that it's brilliant. Depends on what you want a car for. Me I wanted a car for the misses but one that I can have fun in at weekends (I have a van for work) But since owning it I won't let her drive it (she a kerber) and I'm considering getting her a KA. The tax like has already been said yes more expensive but come on 130 for the year it's awesome for what it does. Mpg well I used to drive my Nissan almeria 2.2 diesel to the limit cause there wasn't much power. Now I have the power I use less fuel with it not needing as much right foot to get the speed up (overtaking etc). Plus petrol is cheaper. Never has a problem on any hills and I tend to the search for the hills as there normally fun roads near hills lol. Pulls like a train in every gear. Although when I test drove I wasn't used to it and kept kangaroo bouncing it. But since changing my driving style to suit the car it's perfect in every way. I am that much in love with this car that once it's payed of I don't think I'll ever want to sell it! And as the mrs says you care more about that car than me :P Verdict you need one in your life. And all you will do is drive around smiling :D P.s I don't work for ford although I think I'd do a great job :) Sent from my Nokia 3310 using Ford OC Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peterjones Posted July 21, 2014 Share Posted July 21, 2014 Out of interest how secure are these cars from theft? Read about BMWs having issues are Ford suffering anything similar? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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