i2 Posted February 20, 2016 Share Posted February 20, 2016 Recently bought a 2015 Red Edition Fiesta and I must say it is an amazing car. As an 18 year old I cannot afford ST insurance, but the 1 Litre 140PS ecoboost engine really suffices as a quick and smooth lump. The throaty roar of the 3 pot is not too dissimilar from one of a Ford Mustang (give or take a few decibels) and delivers a large amount of power when the turbo spools at about 2,300RPM. The handling on Fiesta's has always been brilliant and this one is no different. For what it lacks in equipment (which it still has plenty of) it really makes up for it by being a lovely bit of kit to drive. If you are a young driver and want to get a ST, this car is a great substitute and with the soon to be installed MR165 kit will be a rorty naughty beast 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TomsFocus Posted February 20, 2016 Share Posted February 20, 2016 Glad you like it. Whats you're insurance on that at 18 btw? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
i2 Posted February 20, 2016 Author Share Posted February 20, 2016 I managed to get it with 1200 a year with no box 1 years NCB Might seem dear to anyone else but from a teenagers perspective its v.good. To put things into perspective last year my 1.2 zetec (2007) was 2700 to insure 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TomsFocus Posted February 20, 2016 Share Posted February 20, 2016 That is good yeah! I had to pay £2400 for a years insurance when I was 18 (2010), on a lowered 1.4 (75ps) 306... 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GingerFlame Posted February 20, 2016 Share Posted February 20, 2016 I managed to get it with 1200 a year with no box 1 years NCB Might seem dear to anyone else but from a teenagers perspective its v.good. To put things into perspective last year my 1.2 zetec (2007) was 2700 to insure Thats crazy cheap.. I'm 18 and I've just paid £1200 upfront for my 1.4 fiesta 80bhp... -_- First year was £2200 www.yorkshiredetailing.co.uk - approved resellers of the Highest quality detailing & Valeting supplies 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
winemart2 Posted February 20, 2016 Share Posted February 20, 2016 Gordon Bennet, in 1965 my A35 van insurance was £16. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TomsFocus Posted February 21, 2016 Share Posted February 21, 2016 11 hours ago, winemart2 said: Gordon Bennet, in 1965 my A35 van insurance was £16. Lol... My Nan bought a newbuild bungalow in 1968 for £4000... Inflation sucks... In 50 years time we'll think nothing of paying a few million for cars... 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryan_Tango Posted February 21, 2016 Share Posted February 21, 2016 First years insurance on a 1.4 96 BHP Fiesta was £1100 (Was 21 at the time) 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Obnoxious Posted February 21, 2016 Share Posted February 21, 2016 You've all got some decent insurance prices (minus the instances of £2k+), I'm sure they'll drop given time. Unfortunately that's not the case in my area, I'm 22, had my license for over 4 years, 1 year NCB (was insured under my father's name previously) and I'm paying £1,145 on my 1.4L Fiesta with tracker! I'd love to spend that money elsewhere, or at least pay that price without tracker. :( P.S. I've completed PassPlus and I have access to another vehicle. :( 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikeyd1 Posted February 21, 2016 Share Posted February 21, 2016 Im getting the zetec s 125 is there much difference to the black/red edition? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GingerFlame Posted February 21, 2016 Share Posted February 21, 2016 Im getting the zetec s 125 is there much difference to the black/red edition? Paint colours.. and they're 140ps not 125. Same engine though so have the same remap potentials www.yorkshiredetailing.co.uk - approved resellers of the Highest quality detailing & Valeting supplies Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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