Why did I buy a Fiesta ST?
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- Опубліковано 25 чер 2024
- Why did I buy a Fiesta ST?
Due to a change of circumstances, I've had to downsize. I was really after an M135i but an unfortunate set of events prevented this from happening. I needed to find something affordable, fun, fast(ish) and as full of as many toys as possible. This represented the best bang for my British Pound!
Some of the questions I've been asked over the last few months have hopefully been answered in this video. This is my first attempt at making a vlog, so go easy on me!
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This might be the best review of this car out there, thank you.
thewhitewolf Thanks for watching! Glad you enjoyed the video! 👍👍
Been watching these 'ST' reviews on UA-cam for a while now. Thinking yours is the best & I prefer your 'manner'. Thank you! I found my dream car last week. Trading in my Fiesta S Mountune mod which I've driven for almost 3½ years & I love her. Never thought I'd be the owner of an ST but I pick up my new baby (ST3 2016 in black with 22,000 on the clock) the end of this week.Looks & drives like new. I've given in to my midlife crisis (I'm 44) & to hell with what the neighbours say. Cheers mate....great review!
I concur fully. I have a US-spec Fiesta ST, also in Oxford White, and am also enjoying it immensely.
Gryf Ketcherside For what they are, they are just such a blast! Glad you're enjoying yours too. Thanks for the comment mate. 👊👍
Good review. The ST is a great fun car. Drove one on a track recently and it was a real blast!
Fezza Thank you! Glad you had a good time driving one. I'd like to get mine on track just to feel more relaxed about seeing what it can do. 👍
Great video. I've had my ST3 for a little over 3 months now and love it. Little pocket rocket and has great handling.
wrathchild68 Great to hear you're enjoying yours too! Yes. The handling is just brilliant! It still surprises me, which can only be a good thing! Thanks for the kind comment and your input. 🙏👍
I just signed the papers for my own yesterday. I also looked for a BMW first. It was "just" a 325i though. I'm happy to hear that you still have the same impression as I did when I went on a test drive yesterday even a while after buying it.
zintex8 Great to hear that you've gone for one too. It just represents serious value for money. It's a complete laugh too. Never fails to surprise me... which I love! Interesting that you were looking at BMW's as well. My choice was really one of necessity but sometimes, just sometimes, out of bad comes good. 😉👍
Great video man 😊 I have an ST2 , got it from the dealer with MR230 kit already on it and I would seriously recommend it, always puts a smile on my face Regardless of where I’m going 😊
play2winG Thanks for your comment dude! 😄👍 I'd love to take mine to Mountune! As soon as I can, I will! Great to hear you're enjoying yours too! 👌
i just bought a '16 Fiesta ST with a Stage 1 Cobb tune and the smile on my face when I drive it is basically summed up in this video
Mountune it! I had a ST2 with the Mountune treatment. MP215 kit was the icing on the cake. I still miss it, don't miss bashing my elbow on the centre arm rest almost every time I changed gear!
step0601 I bet it was great. I'd love to take mine to Mountune! 👌
Had my 13 plate for 4 years LOVE it. It's like driving a go-kart, really fun car to drive with plenty of ooooomph when you want it. Thinking about changing it but can't think of anything, within reason, that would better it so intend to keep kit!
rob That's pretty much exactly what I think every time I drive mine. It's like a cheeky little go-kart! 😂 I've had mine half the length of time that you've had yours but I'm still well and truly enjoying mine too. Have you enhanced yours in any way? I'm starting to look more seriously at Mountune and AirTec bits... 😬
Love the video, keep the ST videos coming, great little car
MG6065 Thank you! Much appreciated. Yes! Planning a few more already! 😉👍
I want one even more now, nice video. Thanks for uploading.
FlakeYoutubz Thanks! You know it's worth it! Thanks for your comment! 🙏👍
Hey man great video I found it nice to watch as I am a car enthusiast as well. My brother has the standard fiesta similar to yours except that it has 100 Bhp less but it still is great handing car and is fairly affordable
Elias Ben Boudinar Thanks Elias! Yes! Even the standard Fiesta is a hoot! Great car for the money! 😉👍
shame u stopped the videos man this is gold and for someone who is looking to get a fiesta st this is perfect !
Thank you for the comment. I really did enjoy the car but my circumstances changed and I couldn’t justify it anymore. 😒 They’re a cracking car for the money. Great, strong little engine and a superb chassis. Really enjoyed owning it and can only speak highly of both the car and the service I received from Hendy Ford in Chichester. 😉👍👍
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Frozen White is the best colour for these cars. I'm a Vauxhall person but I really like to look, shape and sound of the st3 fiesta. I might be test driving a friends st3 in afew weeks, I'm actually looking forward to it. Great video and I really liked your no nonsense approach to how you feel about the car.
Ezvxr Hi there! Thanks for your comment. Really pleased to hear you enjoyed the video! I chose white because it was a bit of a heritage colour when it comes to Fords. Plus, I think it suits it too. Pleased to hear you're going to try one out! Be cool to see what you think after the test drive. Report back! 😉👍
This is another video that's made me sway towards getting an st3,I've been watching videos like this for 2 years now. Everybody says how fun they are to drive, when I eventually get mine I'm going to feel obliged to thank everyone for putting videos up like this one. So this is thanks in advance!
robbanks50 Hey! Thanks for watching man! Thanks for the comment too. Great to hear you’re considering an ST3. I’m still having just as much fun in mine... over two years later! Hope you do get one. Be interested to hear what you think about owning one! 👍
This Life Of Cars no problem pal, I will definitely let you know how I get on when I get mine (in spirit blue).
robbanks50 Please do mate. Do you follow me on Instagram? Keep in touch over there. It’s a bit easier to check. I was so tempted with getting a Spirit Blue one! I’ve got a blue RX-7, so I simply wanted something a bit different. Really like that colour now though... 😬💙👍
This Life Of Cars,did you watch top gear last Sunday? If you did, it must have made you cringe seeing them damage that rx-7 seen as you have one too. No I'm not on Instagram and normally don't comment on UA-cam videos but I will let you know how I get on with my St and thank all the other reviewers
robbanks50 I did! One of the best episodes so far! Yes, it did make me cringe. Chris Harris is talking about buying it and restoring it though, so I hope he does! Be a shame to leave it like that! Ok mate, well keep in touch on here. Thanks again for the comment. All the best. 👍
Great review enjoyed it and looking forward to using mine.
artiexr222 Thank you! All the best and enjoy yours! 👍👍
Great video Simon, awesome little car and we both know how much i love those Recaro seats! 👌
J.B Cars Thanks mate! Bit of work still to be done. Looks like I'm using a blancmange for a mount! 🙏😂
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Excellent review 👌🏻 really helped me try to form a decision on my next car 👍🏻
Thank you! Such a fantastic car! 👍
6:51 "The surprise sort of ends when we go for a drive"
Hah well put! The Fist feels awesome to drive, excellent choice! Oh and new sub :)
Flare 😅 Thanks man. It's a cracking little car! Thanks for your support too. Very much appreciated! 🙏👍
Great video - love my 2016 ST2 - best hot hatch for the money by far... Lowered 30mm recently and handles even better!...
DAMIEN THOMSON Thanks for the comment! Awesome to hear that you're enjoying yours too! Did you just do the springs or the shocks too?
Just the springs (H&R) - not really into modifying too much, did it more for aesthetics than anything, but the handling is surprisingly improved on what is already an amazing handling car...
DAMIEN THOMSON Thanks for the further info. I've been thinking about doing the springs and potentially spacers too (when I have the funds), just to get the stance sorted out. Interesting to hear that the springs make a noticeable difference. I'm not planning on going mad with mine either as it's my daily. 👍
great honest review of probably the best hot hatch to date!
Paul Robinson Thank you! 🙏👍
Hmm no
@@chucky2316 hmm yes
@@Bryan-jj3if mk1 golf gti mk2 golf gti, 205 gti, astra gte Red tops. They are the best hot hatches and original.
@@chucky2316 i'll have to disagree except for maybe the astra, gti is definitely not the best hot hatch though it is quite good.
Great video mate, looks like I'll be buying this as my first car (been driving my parent's cars for a year now)
Jay Lakhani Thank you! Glad you enjoyed the vid. Excellent man! All the best with the purchase! 👍👍
Great video ! I had my ST-2 from new for four years and loved it. Can agree with you on the economy. Over 40mpg is relistically acheivable and even when you push it hard and have fun I never saw mine drop below 35mpg over the 4 years but it does depend on your driving style. I own a MK7 Golf R now but always tempting to go back to an ST in 5 door trim.....such great value and can easily work as a daily for years. Only negative on the car for me is the slow speed ride but once it gets going its not too bad at all :-)
Sam Austin Thanks for your feedback and the comment. Great to hear that you were seeing similar fuel returns. Totally agree with you. If your driving style allows it, you'll easily see 35ish mpg, even when having fun. I also agree with what you've said about the low speed driving. It is choppy. It is a firm setup that really works when you start to exercise the car but lower speeds do give you a bit of chop. I think it's mainly due to the small footprint of the car and our terrible road surfaces though. I like a firm ride and don't give it much thought, even though some passengers have said it's a bit tough on a longer journey. Thanks again mate. 👍
I did find that when I took the car on long trips with 2 bikes in the back and full of luggage ride wise it was great and pretty relaxing on a 60mph cruise on the Motorway. I think your right its small size and weight does knock it about a bit. Brilliant car overall and I would say it is more fun than my Golf R regardless of the price difference :-)
I think you could be right too. Loaded up, it does seem to calm it down a bit. Plus, in general, the motorway surfaces are generally better than A and B roads! 😉 It's amazing to hear that you think the Fiesta ST might be better fun than your Golf R! I'm surprised by that! 👍
Great review. I also own a 2016 Frozen White ST & love the thing to bits. Recently hit 20,000kms in it.
Adam Leask Thanks man! Great to hear that you've got one too and that you're still enjoying it! 👌👍
Nice video, love the ST!!
Mighty RS Thank you! Yes! The mighty beaST! 😂👍
Great first review!! I also like this car, for a CI small and affordable car this is my first choice also. The only model that I think its better its the 2017 model! The interior (with the dashbord in the middle) is awsome!
Miguel Matos Thanks Miguel! It is a great car, isn't it! I'm looking forward to seeing the new model and having a drive of one before I pass comment too much. 😉👍
Great video and says it all really . Now owned mine since new in 2015 ( the only car I ever bought brand new - the Ford dealer made an offer I couldn’t refuse ) . Never kept a car this long . It’s a great little car and complete package for the price
I have owned this car since 2016(brand new) the only complaint is the lazy rev drop when upshifting, if you don't wait for the revs to drop to the rpm the next gear will match, you get an irritating jerk as a result of this mismatch. Does this resonate with you?
Hey. Really like the vid mate. Keep up the good work
Simon Rumble Thanks! I'm glad you enjoyed it! Cheers for the support. 🙏👍
Great video! Will never forget Piazza Italia in this and almost making you lose her in a multi-storey car park 😂
SpeedGreed78 Thanks man! 😂 That was classic! Can't believe I did that! 🤣
Great and refreshingly honest review without all the flannel and hyperbole. Just wished that cruise was standard fit across the range ( I need it on motorways due to knackered knees)
HORNET6 Thank you! Yes. I do find cruise control extremely handy on longer journeys. 👍
Cracking little hot hatch mate 👍
Darrren Fisher Thank you mate! I can't take any credit for it as Ford have really done well with this little car but thank you for your compliment! 😉👍👍
Great review of the Ford Fiesta ST. You can really tell you love the car. So do I and many others. This car sounds great - that turbo is extra-willing to help. I love the looks of the car. My favorite Ford Fiesta ST color is Orange Spice.
Bryan Lund Thank you. I certainly enjoyed it while I had it. Great fun! 👍👍
Exactly what I'm currently torn between! Heart wants the BMW, head wants the fiesta
I like the 2 door FieST. In the USA they only have the 5-door but I still love the car. Nice power in a small package!
Del Juego Gaming Thanks for the comment! Yes, I've seen that it's only the 5 door version over there. I do like the 3 door better but like you say, in either configuration, it's a great little car! 👌👍
Cracking Review, the ST is my next car. Thanks!
Chris Millington Thanks man! Hey, don't just take my word for it! Have a proper drive in one before you take the plunge! 😉👍
I have a zetec s at the moment and a friend has a ST3 so I am already sure, but yes I will have a test drive first cheers!
Chris Millington Great stuff dude! Sounds like you've already experienced one, so that's cool! All the best with the upgrade when it happens! 👊👍
Great review bud awesome car in standard form if there was one upgrade i would say to do is the mountune roll restrictor makes the car feel so tight and gear shifting much tighter and crisp.
taff_G1 Thanks for your comment dude. Much appreciated. I'll have to look into that mod! Sounds worth it! 👍
Awesome video!
Supercar Hype Thanks mate! 🙏👍
Great job!
The Bat Thank you. 👍
cheers mate drive on
Wow from the M135 to a Fiesta. I feel your pain..... I have a 2015 WRX Pro-tuned and I'm prolly going to need to downsize to the Focus ST.
alphazoom II Well, I was considering an M135i and was made redundant at very short notice. Kind of glad I didn’t go for one at the time! The little ST was simply value for money and a cracking drive for a car in that class/price range. I’m really fond of Japanese cars and have an RX-7, so my priority is keeping on top of that thing... which currently needs a rebuild... 😬 The Focus ST is a great car, so you’re not doing badly on that front! 👍
I picked up an ST200 about 2 months ago new for a practically absurdly low price, and I think you pretty well describe everything I love about mine in this video. One disagreement I have is people's surprise ending when they go for a drive - for me they start wondering why they paid so much for theirs!
Gotta get your revs up over 5k for that extra 20hp though man :-D
I'd driven an old (pre-2015) ST-3 and you really notice the improvements in things like ride quality etc on the newer ones.
Jo R I would have loved to have gone for an ST200. Just that little bit more unusual and the limited number of them also appeals. However, that doesn't really sway me from how much I like mine. You're right about the revs. Start pushing over the 5k mark and it's zingy and fizzy. Great fun! Thanks for the comment mate and I'm glad to hear you're enjoying yours too! 👌👍
Thing is this stands out more than the Beemer ever would, all I see in my area is Beemers and drop tops mainly, gets kinda boring. It's the Focus RS's and the old skool Cossies and RS's that seem to get all the attention. The Beemer gives me the impression many are trying to give off some kind of image but they are so common nowadays and for you don't pay silly prices for parts and servicing on a Ford.
chilloutcockney There is something different about the RS's and ST's, you're right. I do really like BMW's and the way they drive but the Fiesta (albeit totally different) presented excellent value for money and it's a great drive. No regrets in that department! Thanks for your comment man. 👍👍
People buy bmws for the badge I used to have a BMW 320i years ago and quite often I would think why did I buy this car🤔🤔🤔oh yes because if the badge.
Nice video. I agree the fiesta St is a really good hot hatch.
Badger God Thank you man! It's a complete hoot! Such a great little car! 👍
Nice review currently got st150 and my next is deffinetly going to be this ! End of the year hopefully one think I hate is the crap armrest !
Patrico Luciano Thanks man. 🙏 It'll be well worth the upgrade! 😉👍
This Life Of Cars I could of get bmw or audi or what ever but this is pulling me lol not sure what colour that what is my biggest problem lol but the most I think Panther black
nice!, keep up the good videos
FO_DRIVE Thanks! 👍
Bought a mid June white 2016 ST 3 door with 52000 km on 26 July 2019 for my 55th birthday Sunday 28 July 2019. Wow! Thank you for the review! Greetings from Pretoria Republic of South Africa.
Adriaan Pretorius No worries! Thanks for watching. Hope you’re enjoying your ST! Such a fantastic little car! 👍
great video of a great little car 👍👍👍
James Hastings Thanks man! 🙏 Yes, it's a cracking little drive! 👌👍
Awesome little video. Subed!
TheGh02t Thank you dude! 🙏👍👍
I just got mine 2 days ago 2019 white FiST US spec and I absolutely love it.
Congrats! They’re an absolute blast, aren’t they! 😉👍
@@ThisLifeOfCars Coming from a 2010 Honda Civic Si I am enjoying it. I went back and forth between so many choices and I am glad I stuck with my original choice.
j88325is Good decision. 👍
Just bought my own, pick it up next week. Can’t wait, unfortunately it’s an ST2 but I know cruise control can be activated afterwards
Scott Hastings Thanks for commenting! There’s nothing unfortunate about an ST-2! They’re great cars and I’m sure you’ll love every minute of it! All the best with the collection. Have fun and drive safe! 👊👍
Slick looking little car! I wish the two door ones were available here in the states.
Radiant Mind Hi there! Thanks for watching and thank you for the comment. 🙏 I’m still trying to work out why they didn’t release the two door version in the States! Very strange! 🤔
I bought a 16 plate ST2 in white after getting rid of a Seat Leon FR 2 litre and dammm I was surprised with how nippy and rapid this car is. It definitely handles better than the Leon and quicker in the lower gears! I love my ST :)
eLCee That's really interesting to hear how it compares! I think the Fiesta ST is a surprising little car! It's a "don't knock it 'til you try it" kind of thing! Thanks for your input man. 👍
eLCee And... it's great to hear you're continuing to enjoy yours too! 👌👍
Really nice view and one which has pushed me over the edge to purchase one of these. Now it’s time to keep saving the pennies, pre owned ST3 best value for money?
Blue Army Hi there! Thanks for the comment mate. Great to hear you're looking to buy one. With regard to prices, I'm hardly an expert but the new price of mine versus a nearly new one was negligible. It's worth speaking with your local dealer about this. I'm on Instagram too, so few free to DM me and let me know how your enquiries go! Thanks again man. 👍
The ST is a fantastic car, 180bhp sounds quite low but it’s enough to enjoy yourself for B roads. Feels planted so gives you the confidence to have a good go in it. 👍🏼
Yes. It’s not too bad considering the thing is the size of a shoe but it’s an awesome little package and I really enjoyed it when I had it! Thanks for the comment. 😉👍
@@ThisLifeOfCars good to hear you enjoyed it, like many others! I own the MK8 ST now and it’s brilliant, would really love to try the MK7 ST aswell though
Ford really knows how to make fun car, I like steering especially. Can't wait to test the new generation, but this "old" generation still looks great.
Kobbetop Too right! Yes, the steering is good. Despite being electronic, the feel and the weight is fantastic. I'm looking forward to seeing the new one properly but the Mk7 does still look good! 👌👍
Hi, I really enjoyed your honest review - what was the track title at the end of your video?
game - domain Hi there! Thanks! The track hasn't really got a name. It was written by a good friend of mine. 😉👍
Good choice, but Imperial blue is the faster colour! ;)
Once you get used to the base performance I'd highly recommend getting the MP215 kit from Mountune. It's the sweet spot for the car and really wakes it up. Best of all it doesn't void the warranty either.
Seige CJ 😂 It was a seriously tough choice when it came to the colour! Frozen White just pipped Spirit Blue to the post when it came to my final spec. What's Imperial Blue like? I do like blue but my RX-7 is blue and I felt like having something different! Oh, I'll be sure to look at Mountune bits more seriously when funds allow. I'd love to fit the MP215 kit! Thanks for the comment. 😉👍
Ahhh showing my age, the MK7 is Spirit Blue. The MK6 is Imperial Blue!
I know that feeling about funds, but you've got a very respectable garage! I bought mine second hand and it came with the MP215 kit on it, so was a bit jammy. Definitely worth the upgrade when funds allow. ;)
Seige CJ No worries at all! Ha! I show my age often. It's starting to hurt! 😂 You lucky thing! I'm definitely going to have a look at that kit, as soon as I can! 👊👍
tbh... it puts a smile on everyones face :D
Thanks for the comment. Totally agree! 👍
I've owned an St2 now for just over a year and I agree with your comments. Although there are more powerful small hatches about, non match the fezza for costs and imo driving abilities. You did miss out that in 3rd and 4th you get overboost for around 15 seconds which increases power to 197. And I believe that the torque vectoring uses the brakes to mimic a limited slip diff. But it's a good video to watch and your honest with your views on it.
Carl latham Hi there! Thanks for watching and for your comment! You’re right about the overboost but there are varying opinions out there about it, so I steered clear of explaining what gears are effective and for how long it comes on for. Thought it would be easier to just mention the standard BHP figure. I didn’t know about the brakes working with the torque vectoring, so that’s new to me! Either way, it’s a cracking little car for the money! Thanks again man! 🙏👍
The upside to the fiesta (at least in America) , the mini is it's closest competitor but brand new it's a few grand more and that's for a base package Cooper s.
I got my st at 32k for $11k , traded my stage 2 gti for it.
A mini Cooper s with nav, sport seats , premium alloys would have probably been $15k at the same mileage
I love mini but the Ford was priced better and mods are cheaper AND the car is way easier to work on.
I've read the newer minis the engine space is just as cramped as the r56 was
Joshuabrutl Interesting to hear that. Thank you for your comment. I really would have considered a Mini as well but the price difference was significant! The ST-3 seemed to have so much as standard, I only had to add on two extra items to complete the speck. I hope you're enjoying it! 😉👍
Really nice video mate
I bought mine brand new exactly a year ago today and absolutely love it. Have had some mountune mods done and about to go for the 230 kit. What do you think about the Mk8?
Gooner70 Thanks mate! 🙏 Great to hear that you're still enjoying yours. I'd love to do some Mountune bits to mine. I don't think the Mk8 looks to bad to be honest. Really looking forward to seeing how it drives! Got a while to wait though! 😉👍
This Life Of Cars its just the rear of the car i don't like but who knows it might be amazing to drive.. would you get your mountune bits done at HQ
Gooner70 I kind of know what you mean but I would say that the horizontal rear lights (rather than the vertical style on the Mk7) help to lower the centre line of the car. I do think the 7 looks a little top heavy/a little tall, so, for me, I don't think it's all that bad. Just itching to see how it drives! Hmm, when the timing is right, yes, I'd hope to get some bits done at Mountune HQ. 👍
This Life Of Cars that's an interesting way of looking at it. I guess we shall wait and see what it looks like in the Flesh/metal .. the peeps at Mountune HQ are awesome. your car will be in good hands when you decide to go 👍
Gooner70 Totally. Like you say, it'll be interesting to see it in the flesh/metal! I've only heard good things about Mountune and the guys there, so when the coffers allow, I'll be knocking on their door! 😉👍
Picking up mine this Friday 😜 Trading in my Suzuki Swift Sport for it... Can't wait 👍🏼
Matt White I hope you enjoy it! I absolutely loved mine! 👍
@@ThisLifeOfCars after owning two swifts over 8 years.. Time for a change 👍🏼 always like the look of the ST, I've gone for Spirit Blue. ☺️👍🏼
Matt White Makes sense! It’s a cracking little package. I always fancied a Spirit Blue one. It had to be blue or white in my head. Proper Ford colours. 👍
I was in the exact same boat in terms of pricing, a used one with about 50k miles in my area would be 18k a brand new one sticker would have been 22k, I have the Ford X plan, some other incentives for being a "loyal" customer, got it for below sticker after warranty and tax, literally cheaper to buy a new one than used in a lot of cases with these
Spencer Forman Yes! It's worth a discussion with the salesperson before committing to a used one! New might stack up better! Hope you're enjoying yours. Thanks for the comment dude. 👍
Great vid
Max Harris Thanks Max! 🙏👍
I didn't know you could get an ST in white with the grey seats? I thought orange was your only option. Love the bigger screen too!
Kevin Cahill Yeah! There are a few colours to choose from! I think you can only get the Smoke Grey interior colour though. 😉👍
Kevin Cahill Sorry, you can get the different colour cloth inserts, I didn't explain that very well. It's either the Smoke Grey or Molten Orange! 😉👍
got a st 2 with standard mods induction kit, cat back exhaust and getting 30 mpg on the nose
sam hughes Sweet! Is that combined or just Urban?
Looking for a new daily, I'm torn between a Fiesta ST2 or ST3 and a Focus ST1. Would probably buy new. Also need carseat room. What do you think?
91 TA WS6 Thanks for watching and for the comment. If you’re looking for a Fiesta and you like having a bit of kit, the ST2 is good and the ST3 literally has all of the spec you’d be looking for. Mine has one or two additional options. If you’re not fussed and it’s simply about the drive, the ST2 would be fine and plenty of people would stand by that. I would imagine the Focus will give you more room for you and the family and the ST1 would have some decent kit on it but not everything. I suppose you could look at a used Focus ST3 as it would have most, if not all the kit you’d need. I have no experience with the Focus but I’ve heard that they’re a cracking car too. The Fiesta is quite simply a great fun, reasonably simple little rocket. It still surprises me to this day! 😂👍
Great review, especially for your first one. I love the Fiesta ST (especially after I test drove one) but here in the States, we only get the 4-door model. The insurance cost are slightly less than a Mustang EcoBoost and the monthly payments would be $75 (£58) less for the Fiesta. But a 4 door...
Anyway, thanks again for your review.
Dario C. Cruz Thanks for your kind comment. Interesting to hear about the cost of the ST over in the States. I think I must have known that the 4-door is your only option over there but it is a shame. Seems like a lot of doors for a small car! What do you think you'll go for?
It is odd the sedan is the only option, especially since every Fiesta ST owner I ever spoke with tells me they would've bought the coupe model if it was available. I'm probably going with the Mustang since it's much roomier and has more aftermarket options here. But to be quite honest, either one is a great choice.
Dario C. Cruz I don't think you'll be disappointed whichever direction you head in. All the best with the search and whatever you decide to go for! 👍
Thank you. And keep going with the vlogs. You're a natural ;-)
Dario C. Cruz My pleasure mate. Looking forward to hearing what you go for! Thanks again for your interest, your kind words and your input. 🙏👍👍
Yup. It delivers. Three mods I recommend are the MP215, quick shift, and the most beneficial mod, the rear motor mount. It really puts the power down and cuts the torque steer significantly. Adan Rainey explains it well here, and I completely agree. ua-cam.com/video/8uJDlSqwIlQ/v-deo.html
Brilliant cars
Nice Car got mine (2017) OTD 15,900 ST less the sunroof and recaro seats. Very nice little fast car was racing a wrx stock not even broken in! video on youtube lol.
Bug Off Pest Specialists, LLC Thanks for the comment. You've got it! Just a simple, fun, fast little car! I'll have to check out your video! 👍👍
ive had a zetec s for about 3 months now, love it to bits but is lacking power. i really just want to save to get this payed off then trade it in for an ST, more power and way more fun!
Mark7F3z Interesting to hear that there is a major difference between the Zetec S and the ST. I only drove the ST when I was looking, so I don't have any experience with it to compare. Sounds like a plan. If you can't eek a little more power out of it, it might be the sensible thing to do with regard to settling up and moving on to an ST. Thanks for your comment and your input man. 👍
i have the 140 model atm, ive drove an ST and that extra few hp and extra bit of torque really do make a massive difference. Only reason why i went with the ZS instead was it being a 'young drivers' car, insurance was a lot nice to me being 19. I follow you on instagram and when you put that story on of you getting 38 something MPG i was shocked since my has one less cylinder and im averaging around 35 atm. love the content btw!
Mark7F3z Ah! I see! Well, it is a great looking car and I can appreciate that the insurance would be hectic on the ST in comparison! Yeah man, the MPG is pretty good. It wasn't great in the beginning but I really babied it during the "running in period" and it seems to have paid off. I don't drive like a nutter, so my returns are usually pretty good. The figures I state are always average combined. Even today, it's back up to 43 I had a good drive in it! Thanks for your support man. I really appreciate it! 🙏👍
combined I do 63 miles aday motorway and A roads you need to get auto specialist induction kit sound fantastic
sam hughes Ok, so that's not bad going! I'll look into that Auto Specialist induction kit! 👌👍
i test drive the st 1.6 t..I LIKE THIS CAR..this car has guts.
Emmanuel Ikonomidis Brilliant! I like the way you put that! "This car has guts". 👌👍
Nice vid, bro
christophe bourdon Thank you! Much appreciated. 🙏👍
Have you came across with the coolant leak engine crack issue? did your year model got a recall about it?
Hi Matt. No. Never had an issue with anything like.
What camera did you vlog on?
Nick Carvalho Hi Nick. I just shot it with a few GoPros. 👍
Love my ST3 5 door, first thing I did to mine was get the symposer delete fitted.
goodchappy Glad to hear you’re enjoying yours too. Thanks for watching mate and cheers for the comment. Yes, symposer delete is still on the little list of things to do! 👍
I'd love the car a lot more if it had active suspension so I could select a softer ride for the bumpty roads. I've had comments like "if my car was like this, I'd think there was something wrong with it"
goodchappy It’s a good point and I know what you’re saying but imagine how much more expensive it would be with something like active ride. The ST feels like a Rolls-Royce in comparison to my other car, so I don’t really mind it.
Long journies can get a bit wearing though. I guess it is all about money but for me the fiesta ST is the car for me. My other car is electric and off the mark beats my ST.
goodchappy My ST is my daily, so it fits with what I need it for. English road surfaces are notoriously bad and yes, on some longer journeys, it can be a bit choppy. However, I’ve been in much more uncomfortable cars that cost a lot more. This car choice wasn’t about pure speed for me either. I have an RX-7 that is fairly swift. This was about value for money, standard equipment/features and class-based performance. It’s just a fun little car and that’s why I chose it. 😉👍
How have you found the reliability to be? I'm considering a used model but am new to the Ford brand and just a liiiiitle worried about the idea of most people thrashing these cars.
JustifyJustin Hi there! Thanks for the comment. Mine has been great! Over two years and one service later, I have no complaints. With used cars, you’ll never ever know how they’ve been treated. These cars encourage spirited driving but not all will have been thrashed to death (like mine). However, like I say, you’ll never know. If you’re considering buying from a dealer, at least you’ll have a warranty, should a problem arise. As you’d have seen from the video, I only bought mine new because it was very close in price to used ones I had seen at the time. 😉👍
Dude i now own that red fiesta you had a screenshot of, i got it in January from Hendy ford.
RSZerqu No way! That's amazing man! Well, that car is the reason I bought one! 🚘❤️👍
My heart dropped when i saw the number plate i was so confused for a second, i'm glad it helped you make your decision, fantastic cars, i have subbed and enjoy your new car :)
RSZerqu Thanks mate! I'm loving it! Hope you're enjoying yours too! Have to hook up sometime and grab some shots of the cars together! Thanks for your comments, your support and for the sub! Really appreciate it! 🙏👍
Love mine
vix pix Thanks for the comment! Great to hear that you're enjoying yours too! 👍
This Life Of Cars white aswell ,i actually think this car is awesome
vix pix Ha ha! Awesome that it's white too! Glad you think so! I'm certainly still enjoying mine! All the best mate and happy motoring! 👍👍
I had a 208 gti for three years that was such an easy car to drive. Unreliable though. I'm still warming to the fiesta the seats are about half an inch too tight and the steering wonders about rather a lot (is this common?) Handling wise fiesta wins hands down. Comfort wise pug.
The 208 GTI is/was immense fun! I think I know what you mean about the steering. I think it's tends to tramline a little. It really follows any indentations in the road and gives a feeling of wandering. I think there's a reasonably simple and inexpensive mod that can be done to prevent this. I just can't think what it is right now. 😬👍
I paid $16,500 for a toyota iM, and man do i wish I'd gotten one of these instead. Dealers around me have been offering the non recaro equipped ones for under 16k US, and I think I'll regret it every day until next year when I'm in the position to pick one up.
Tyler Wilkerson Thanks for the comment. Oh man! That is a shame. Well, I hope you have fun with the Toyota anyway. Hope you get your hands on a Fiesta ST as soon as you can. It’s a seriously fun little car. 😉👍
I really wish we got the 3 door here in the us.
DriftCrazy 14 It's a shame you've only got the five door! I don't know why Ford haven't released the three door there?! 🤔
Make more videos good job !
Thanks man! Definitely! Got a few things coming up, so there will be some more videos, for sure! Thanks for you comments and your support. 🙏👍
Spitting double of my car and what a car it is!
Matty Burn Great to hear you've got literally exactly the same thing and that you're enjoying it too! Thanks for the comment man. 👍
This Life Of Cars thanks for the reply. Nice vid btw just subbed
Matty Burn No worries! It's great to hear back from people! Thanks for your support mate. Much appreciated! 🙏👍
i cant work out if he got lucky with what his plate said (TH15 LOC) meaning "this life of cars" or he bought the plate privately . or got the car then just made the youtube name based on his plate.
SUREMITE Been This Life of Cars for a good few years now. Bought the plate at around the same time I got the car. Good spot though.
I got hassled into a fiesta when i wanted the st when i got approved for 23k is there a way i can go back and get the st
Jeremy Rivera Because I'm not too sure of the circumstances, you had better speak to the dealership where you bought your car. Hope it all works out. 👍
Would you sell the st for implanted hair follicles? Or have a line which frames your face and own a zetec or popular plus instead
Chicken Trev I’m not sure, Trev. I’ve already sold it. I haven’t given those things you’ve suggested any thought at all to be honest. All the best to you and your rather anxious looking chicken! 🤔
It's 197 bhp on overboost which gives that much for 15 second intervals every time your hard on the throttle
paul blaylock That's right. I cut that bit from the vlog as the sound was buggered. Thanks for adding this point to the comments! 👍
I want one
Mohammed Patel They are damn good fun. 👍
Nice video buddy! We fancy meeting up and doing a comparison video?
REAL TORQUE Thanks man! That might be a cool idea! Let's keep in touch. 👍
This Life Of Cars yeah definitely! I'm all subscribed up
I wished I could buy one.
But,
1- I prefer sedans, because 2:
2- I often drive highways, and hatchbacks have lower aerodynamics.
3- I often go 80MPH or faster, this Fiesta ST can do 150MPH, the engine is good enough for up to 100MPH daily driving, but the gearing is geared for 55-65MPH. Too short geared, too low MPG for a passenger car.
4- Oh, and Ford decided to discontinue passenger cars...
If they did the sedan, with a 20% higher overdrive gear, and perhaps a tiny bit higher performance (225HP), I would have gotten it!
Muranaman Yes. This might not be the car for you. The car might be good for over 140 mph but you’d need to take it to the track over here (unless you’d ok with serving a bit of time at Her Majesty’s pleasure)! 😂
I’ve seen mpg returns of well over 45 on motorway journeys cruising at 70mph. These really aren’t good on short journeys. Surprisingly bad actually. Even Ford have said they weren’t concerned by this. It’s just meant to be a return to an “older” way of driving and just enjoying it. Let’s face it, these don’t even have stop/start.
With regard to the BHP figures, a quick setup from Mountune/Peron/Cobb etc. could sort that problem very quickly!
Not sure what you meant by the point you made in point number 4...
Thanks for watching though and cheers for the comment. 😉👍
Ford decided in USA to only focus on the trucks, and discontinue passenger cars.
The market is saturated here, plenty of new cars being leased out, and now the lease companies are putting them on sale. You usually get a car with 25-50k miles for half the price of a new car here. Makes no sense to buy a new car anymore.
Plus, the Korean and Japanese are also flooding the market with (poor performing) hatchbacks and sedans.
For USA, they're not fun to drive. Econoboxes we call them. Anything below a 2 liter engine isn't really USA worthy, unless supplied by a turbo. But they still make them. and people are still buying them, simply because they're cheap. Not because they're fun, nor because they get great gas mileage.
The small cars often are worse on the highway in fuel consumption, than the slightly larger cars.
Muranaman Interesting! Thanks for the further info! 👍
Hey man, nice video, I'm also making videos on my Fiesta ST if you're interested!
Tim Mixture Thanks man! 🙏 I'll check them out! 👌👍
Is this the standard exhaust note?
Hi Lee. Yes, it is. 👍
@@ThisLifeOfCars thank you! Getting my ST2 next Wednesday I can’t wait
@@fester2940 Winner! Enjoy it when you pick it up. Thanks for the comments and drive safe. 🤙👍
nice White mate, I've got a spirit blue one , love mine to bits like you say . what's not to like.
Nitanige Spiers Thanks mate. Spirit Blue looks awesome too. It was a tough choice when it came to the colour! Exactly man, exactly! 👌👍
have you done any mods to the car yet?
Nitanige Spiers Not yet mate. Been thinking about doing a few subtle cosmetic bits to it before exploring power upgrades etc... 👍
I've done a few basic, a k&n air filter and rear engine mount swap. the new induction noise with filter is subtle with out sounding like a dump valve
Nitanige Spiers Nice! Sounds like a few bits I should start looking into! 👍
Although I respect ST3 I am still gonna get the 20N
Awesome Vid - if you need any more music for future vids hit us up!
13RNT Thanks! Thank you for your offer too. 👍👍
The real question is why did you buy this instead of waiting for the next gen?
Crafty Craff Thanks for the question. At the time of buying the car, I did pose the question of, "is there a new version coming out anytime soon"? It was discussed and apparently there were no real plans to have a new ST yet. This being said, I bought the car in October 2016, so to hold out until July 2018 would have been quite a wait. 👍
You made the better choice anyway, considering the looks and specifications of the new one.
spanker85 Thanks mate. Despite the looks of the new one dividing people, I'm still keen to see how it drives. A lot will also depend on how they price the new ST. 😉👍
Polo GTI or This?
I know someone who has a Polo GTI. It looks great, sounds really good and is a tight platform. Fantastic little car. New, they were quite a bit more expensive than the ST at the time that I bought mine. The ST (3) definitely represents value for money but I’d drive them both properly and see where you heart lies. 👍