a_j_mair
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have been having a wee look into one of these anyone got had any experience with them?
whats the diference with the ST 2 and ST 3
cheers for any help/info
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Fro
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Only experience I've had is racing one 
Really common around my way as well but i do live right next to dagenham.
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mikeef
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Love them, Very fast.. Very cool
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Will_Sport
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how dare you post about fords on a vauxhall forum!!!!!!
but they are pretty cool motors, neighbour has one, looks v.nice. and a friend has the normal 2.0 zetec, handles very well for stock suspension and budget tyres lmao! brakes need upgrading though, my 1.4 corsa used to outbrake it lol
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a_j_mair
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been looking at either orange or white 
seems to me the ST 3 has leather, any other difference or is leather just optional extra?
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richc
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quote:
Originally posted by fro-dizzle
Only experience I've had is racing one
Me too, it went reasonably well!
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Robbo
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Forget the ST and look at the RS instead, awesome awesome car
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Fro
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quote:
Originally posted by richc
quote:
Originally posted by fro-dizzle
Only experience I've had is racing one
Me too, it went reasonably well!
I annoyed him  think he may have gone back to fords the next day
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Fro
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quote:
Originally posted by Robbo
Forget the ST and look at the RS instead, awesome awesome car
Defo agree with this, much rarer and hold their value extremely well!
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mwg
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They sound sweet. Alot of car for the money.
Got this off the Ford website:
Focus ST from £17,995
Key features additional to Sport:
18" 5-spoke alloy wheels with 225/40 WR18 Continental tyres
Exclusive ST sports bodystyling and large rear spoiler
Recaro front sports seats with driver 8-way adjustment
Three-spoke ST sports steering wheel
Unique ST instrument cluster with white illumination
Auxiliary instrument pod housing turbo boost, oil pressure and oil temperature gauges
Brushed aluminium gear knob with red six-speed gate graphic
Aluminium sports pedals with rubber pads
Jet black headlining and A-pillar trim
Unique ST scuff plates
High-performance front and rear disc brakes
Chrome-tipped dual sport exhaust tailpipes
Availability of unique, limited edition Electric Orange tri-coat metallic paint
2.5-litre turbo five-cylinder Duratec ST engine - 225PS
Focus ST 2 from £19,022
Key features additional to Focus ST
MP3-compatible Sony CD/radio system
Xenon Headlamps
Heated front windscreen
ESP traction and stability management
Focus ST 3 from £20,022
Key features additional to Focus ST 2
10-way adjustable Recaro front seats
Full leather trim
Sony six-CD autochanger
Heated front seats
Rear sculptured French seats
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Daniel_Corsa
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Like an arsehole around here, everyone seems to have one.
Not my cuppa tea, but quick and comfortable.
April '06' Corsasport Feature Car  | Aug '08' Total Vauxhall Feature Car | Spring '09' Fast Car Feature Car
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a_j_mair
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spot on Matty
deffo considering one of these when insurence needs renewed.
ST 3
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Baskey
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I really like them
my next door nabour has a brand new one in white (and hes only 18) and it looks lush
once going it pulls really hard, they also feel really solid. Weve had a few blast through the lanes where we live and i was surprised it didnt pull on my clio but once on an open road i think it would be a different stoery.
Im considering one for my next car. But IMO that orange colour has dated very quickly and now i think it looks gash
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a_j_mair
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Want a newer car,
RS on piston heads going for around 10-12k which is a good bit cheaper all the same
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Fro
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10 way adjustable seats  Get alot more for your money than with an astra VXR!
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Robbo
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quote:
Originally posted by a_j_mair
Want a newer car,
RS on piston heads going for around 10-12k which is a good bit cheaper all the same
If you look at the mint ones then they are more like £14k-£15k
I still would go for one over an ST, its not like they are old now is it!
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a_j_mair
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http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/207187.htm
looks great
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Fro
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they do look really nice i have to admit
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mwg
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You'll never pay list price for a Focus either so even better value.
From the long term tests I've read they seem to have really poor MPG but if you buy a car like that then your not concerned with economy
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Damian_666
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they look crap and never actually seen one ripping. the st range in personal opinion is crap. cosworth/rs range are so much better! if you have that sort of ££££ to spend why dont you go for some thing cheaper and prob alot better? skyline gts, as said focus rs, or as im biased a starlet turbo, and the money you have left mod the engine and ul be beatin stock/slightly modded scoobies, stock skyline gts's if not more. or just keep your cupra! you dont want ford tat! lol
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Matt L
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my uncles got the older shape one st120
had a drive of it the other day and it was quick but then again what isnt when your used to driving a 1.2 but still doesnt feel that quick tbh
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a_j_mair
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quote:
Originally posted by puntomk2b
they look crap and never actually seen one ripping. the st range in personal opinion is crap. cosworth/rs range are so much better! if you have that sort of ££££ to spend why dont you go for some thing cheaper and prob alot better? skyline gts, as said focus rs, or as im biased a starlet turbo, and the money you have left mod the engine and ul be beatin stock/slightly modded scoobies, stock skyline gts's if not more. or just keep your cupra! you dont want ford tat! lol
I would rather buy a nice standard car that is quick than an older car and waste money throwing it at it.
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Tiesto
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Nice cars, very quick and quite abit of torque. The Recaro's as sooo comfortable, nice interior too.
I was looking at them but when i researched further i read stories of people getting sinlge figure mpg when doing spirited runs through country roads which sort of put me off, but that is expected with these cars.
I have though gone for the Megane R26 F1, about the same power and with around the same features - also has LSD. Also rarer than the ST, has a more involved drive too i think.
Will be putting in a order for the Glacier White with Anthracite wheels this weekend - October delivery though 
[Edited on 14-08-2007 by Tiesto]
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Paul_J
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quote:
Originally posted by fro-dizzle
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Originally posted by richc
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Originally posted by fro-dizzle
Only experience I've had is racing one
Me too, it went reasonably well!
I annoyed him think he may have gone back to fords the next day
I second that, the only race I had against a ST was a close call.
Bit like OJC's astra VXR
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p20ele
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White ST's are soooooo nice! DO IT! DO IT! DO IT!
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