Fiesta ST 1.6 Ecoboost 180bhp 6 speed.

I'd say it'll be universally loved the car, the old model was the darling of the motor journos back in 2013/14 and theyve still got a soft spot for it now if you look for info on the Mk8 they talk fondly of the Mk7.

Theres a lot of features on the Mk8 that I'd love but the looks are very subjective, its something I cant really get over but in the right colour I think it will be a good car.

If there is no other wheel options, the first thing I'd do is get another set of alloys for the car.

Just on the delivery time, I wonder will the factory shut downs over the summer effect delivery time, dont they usually close for 2 or 3 weeks in July or August and the production line grinds to a halt?

GavRedKing wrote: »

I prefer the Mk7 ST on the outside to this but it is growing on me, I dont like the wheels omn the Mk8 either, I hope theres a different option our style as I think they look a bit off.

I'll 100% agree on the interior though, its shockingly dated across the Focus ST/RS range too IMO.

But the Mk7 ST interior is a pretty bland place to be, driving position is good but thats about it. The interior changes were very much needed compared to its rivals.

Although I'm not 100% sold on the new screen, it looks brilliant when in use, but if it was hidden when not in use it would be a much better look for the car, again, IMO.

I actually like the wheels tbh

JohnBoy26 wrote: »

I actually like the wheels tbh

They do fill the wheel arch better then the Mk7, 17" wheels.

To me, the Mk7 looks very high standard. I fitted 30mm H&R springs and it makes the car look much better, I was toying with the idea of the 50mm H&R springs but with the splitter fitted, it would have caused serious issues with speed bumps.

ShadowHearth wrote: »

And price is 32k for bare bones? Thats mad considering my cupra was 24k and came with a ton of standard equipment.

So looks like I might go for 1-3 year old Leon cupra and it will actually turn out cheaper.

I sow new fiesta st is going to be available in 4 doors, but I really dont like how it looks. 2 door is a bit better, but not by much. From exterior I prefer old one a lot more.

The 2 door fiesta is much better looking than the 5 door imo.

grogi wrote: »

Fiesta is 3 and 5 door. In some markets 4 door (everything looks better than it).




Unless you were you talking about such beauty, there isn't 2 door Fiesta...

I was talking about the 3 door but I guess that isn't obvious to the pedantic folk.

grogi wrote: »

No, it is not. Especially if you're wrong - about the looks too

Every car looks better if you pump it up with huge alloys and put a tone of CGI reflections on it...

ShadowHearth wrote: »

Is the pricing for fiesta st announced in Ireland?

1.5 3 cylinder engine is a bit weird. Looks like ford still chasing small turbo charged engine concept.
The others going for bigger displacement again. Ibiza cupra scrapped 1.4 tsi for 1.8 tsi. Polo gti did same thing and new one will have 2.0.

That 3 cylinder engine supposed to sound really good though?

Some people like 3 cylinder units. Not that there is anything wrong with them but I wouldn't be a major fan I prefer 4 cylinder units. I think the 1.5 would be a nicer unit if it was a 4 cylinder but each to their own.

testicles wrote: »

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I'm hopeful of a fully loaded Fiesta for sub 30k but nothing holding my breath.

The more I see it the more I'm tempted to pull the trigger on one.

I was going to sell mine private and would have asked for a but less than that to shift it.

I'm also at nearly 40,000kms though.

I've outstanding finance on mine, considerably less than what it would sell and be cleared for so if the figures are decent, I might go about looking at a 191 ST.

Edit, its a good price too for your car though, meant to say.