Ford Fiesta ST

When my finances took a turn for the better, the first thing on my shopping list was a new car. I have owned a limited number of small hatchbacks, though they have all had small engines (1.1-1.2 litre). I wanted something with a bit more power and I immediately narrowed my search down to a very select few models. With my budget in mind and my requirements being met I decided to take the plunge and treat myself. The car Ford have been making the Fiesta since 1976, so it is clear to see that they have had success. The Fiesta has always been a popular choice, with its compact proportions and ... more

When I found out from my employer that my new job would require me taking my own vehicle out on the road, doing in excess of 150 miles a week I decided that my 306 petrol guzzling cabriolet would not, by any means, fit the bill. If you read some of my earlier op's, especially the one about myself, you will see that I have a passion for sports and performance cars. Even taking my own personal car out on the road for work would never cause me to compromise on having a car that I liked to drive and loved to look at! I knew that I wanted something reliable and preferably new so that should (touch ... more

The fiesta st has two modes - the gear you are in, and the ones below. I've had mine now upto 1500 miles and at first i was a little annoyed. Running the car in it felt a little tight, like it wouldn't open up, i just wasn't sure what it was trying to say to me. I couldn't stand it any longer and at 800 miles i had to surpass the 3500 rev limit i set myself and take it up to 5000. These brief little nips into the higher rev range gave real food for thought. Sure it still felt a little tight, but on the edge of 4500 - 5000, as i hovered for at most 1/2 a second, i felt something stirring. I was ... more

You can take the ST out of Essex ........ As an ex-Essex boy myself, I completely understand the need to drift off into the bygone days of `go faster stripes` and `giant oversized spoilers` so it was no surprise really that when Ford released their greatest hot hatch since the XR2i, I would immediately be on the phone to my bank manager asking for an extended overdraft facility on my exhausted bank account (enjoying the motoring puns yet?) No need however, as I was able to quite deftly haggle my early 2006 Fiesta ST down to a pretty reasonable price from Ford and although it’s fairly high ... more

Expectations are a car company's worst nightmare; you slave for years creating a new brand with fresh values in the hope of attracting new customers. Then all you read about your pet project is how great the old car was. It is a bit like going home to your mum's and being constantly reminded how lovelier your little sister was. In the case of the Fiesta ST, it's a bit irrelevant, too. After all, those who bought XR2s back in the eighties and nineties are driving much better cars. As with everything in this crowded class, looks are important. Its all very well having a hot Fiesta, but if its ... more