Rob1995 Posted April 19, 2015 Share Posted April 19, 2015 Hi There, so i've had my fiesta for a few years now and i've built up 3 years no claim bonus and I think its time to upgrade. But i'm really struggeling on what to get a Focus ST or a Fiesta ST, i'm edging towards the fiesta but if anyone has any benifits or downsides from owning either models could you let me know with some guidence please? :) Rob 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shadows Entity Posted April 20, 2015 Share Posted April 20, 2015 Get a focus zetec s same engine as fiesta st with 180bhp and you get more car for your money and you can get them cheaper than a fiesta st Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MattDRX Posted April 20, 2015 Share Posted April 20, 2015 Focus ST is a far better car, better build, more power, far better at speed and more refined. new ones with 2.0T are similar on fuel too. I wouldn't get a Focus with Fiesta Engine, it'll be slower and worse and fuel, no point in it, either go whole hog on either model or not at all, you'd just want the Focus ST once you notice something lacking, like Fiestas overtaking you. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
laumk7 Posted April 20, 2015 Share Posted April 20, 2015 I don't know about owning, as I never took it further after the test drives, I found the focus (ordinary) too big a car for me, even though outside its marginal with the fiesta, inside it feels huge, and this is from someone who previously owned a escort estate, and two mondeos Fiesta ST I did also test drive and utterly hated it, controversial opinion maybe, but one which is mine, I found the sports bucket seats uncomfortable, I found it far too quick off the mark brake and exelerator for my driving style, and I've been driving for more years than some members have been breathing for, all in all a terrible experience - the colour was nice but that's about it (molten orange) Test drive each before you make any kind of decision I used to and still do like the look and idea of the ST, but no further, instead I bought a top of the range normal fiesta (TX) Sent from my iPad using Ford OC 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MONDEO TXS 2.2 Posted April 20, 2015 Share Posted April 20, 2015 Focus ST3 anytime :) 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ford_Man Posted April 21, 2015 Share Posted April 21, 2015 As above focus hands down! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil 87 Posted April 21, 2015 Share Posted April 21, 2015 I'd say the most important thing is to test drive both. Even better if you can find a dealer that has both cars, or can get one over from another dealer. A back-to-back test would be great to help you decide. I haven't driven the Focus ST but I've heard the Fiesta is more nimble, probably just because it's lighter. For me the Focus would be too big, because the boot and back seats would be empty 99% of the time, so it's just wasted space and weight. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charles2014 Posted April 21, 2015 Share Posted April 21, 2015 Focus ST3 - I want to purchase one but Insurance it too high :( 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stoney871 Posted April 21, 2015 Share Posted April 21, 2015 Focus ST3 - I want to purchase one but Insurance it too high :(Group 35.Just bought one actually :d Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrisroberson99 Posted April 21, 2015 Share Posted April 21, 2015 Focus. No competition IMO. Seby from my Samsung Galaxy S6 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob1995 Posted April 21, 2015 Author Share Posted April 21, 2015 Focus ST3 - I want to purchase one but Insurance it too high :( Thats so wierd i'm getting quotes for both around the same price as my 1.2 fiesta 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Philf1 Posted April 21, 2015 Share Posted April 21, 2015 Fiesta ST wins for me real joy to drive especially on B roads. Focus ST will be fun but bigger Sent from my iPhone using Ford OC mobile app 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob1995 Posted April 22, 2015 Author Share Posted April 22, 2015 Fiesta ST wins for me real joy to drive especially on B roads. Focus ST will be fun but bigger Sent from my iPhone using Ford OC mobile app Thats what I was edging towards I live on B roads so it could be a very fun choice :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alexp999 Posted April 22, 2015 Share Posted April 22, 2015 It would be Focus for me, but the important thing is to test drive both and see how you feel. Take it out on some of the roads you'll be driving if you can. I didn't personally need the raw performance of a Focus ST, but wanted a bit more car than the Fiesta ST, so I opted for the Focus Zetec S with 1.5 ecoboost (replacement to the 1.6 engine found in the Fiesta ST) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
E5GDM Posted April 22, 2015 Share Posted April 22, 2015 Might be a different story if there was a 3 door focus, but a 5 door 'hot hatch' just doesn't look right to me. So I f I needed a 5 door family car I'd go for the focus, but as I don't the fiesta ST ticks all the boxes. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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