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corsaaa_16v

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Registered: 8th Feb 06
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20th Jan 08 at 23:44

For my next car, Ive pretty much made my mind up on a fiesta ST

I really like the interior and the looks from the outside are spot on IMO. And the fact I can pick up a 56 reg with 5k miles for £8000 has nearly convinced me as for a car that retails at £14k before extras, that seems a bargain. Would be like this, in white with just side stripes (think over top stripes are to chavvy) but possibly with rs7 diamond cut alloys

But Im not very clued up on any common problems, and Im trying to weigh up the pros and cons?

So any advice on why to get one, why not to get one or what car I can get that has similar power and is available for £8000ish at only a year old would be massively appreciated!

Cheers

[Edited on 20-01-2008 by corsaaa_16v]

mattk

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Registered: 27th Feb 06
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20th Jan 08 at 23:52

biggest problem with them for me is on the radiator grille

They even circled it for you

Ben G

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20th Jan 08 at 23:53

do it

but i'm biased

if you do, get eibach springs for it, great first mod

bradfincham

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20th Jan 08 at 23:53

My ex had one that i drove quite a bit.

There not sluggish but there not fast. Interior is nice but the seats arent as comfu as they look.

Will do about 32mpg on motorway runs.

They handle pretty well better than a corsa anyway!

Problems - its been back to ford for idle air control valve, about 3 litres of water in the boot and about 2 litres in each door as they are not sealed!!

If your after performance then a clio 182 is better value for money all round.

Ben G

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20th Jan 08 at 23:54

quote:
Originally posted by mattk
biggest problem with them for me is on the radiator grille

They even circled it for you

nothing wrong with fords mate

fiat hardly has a reliable rep either

willhouse

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20th Jan 08 at 23:55

if you like hatchbacks like that- ie Naturally Aspirated and fairly new, i would much prefer a Clio Cup myself.

mattk

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20th Jan 08 at 23:57

reliability isnt the issue I just think their cheaply made

16V_1600

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20th Jan 08 at 23:59

quote:
Originally posted by Ben G

quote:
Originally posted by mattk
biggest problem with them for me is on the radiator grille

They even circled it for you

nothing wrong with fords mate

fiat hardly has a reliable rep either

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SAL

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20th Jan 08 at 23:59

There ok in the look's department, do they come in a dark grey ?

Ben G

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21st Jan 08 at 00:00

quote:
Originally posted by mattk
reliability isnt the issue I just think their cheaply made

they're budget cars though. and mine hasn't skipped a beat once yet, and i've gave it death all the time

here's a pic of a mates on rs7's for you mate, looks well

[Edited on 21-01-2008 by Ben G]

Ben G

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21st Jan 08 at 00:01

quote:
Originally posted by Stavs
There ok in the look's department, do they come in a dark grey ?

no mate, only zetec s comes in sea grey.

st's only come in white, blue, black, silver and red.

mattk

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21st Jan 08 at 00:04

how is a 14K car " budget "

SAL

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21st Jan 08 at 00:06

Ah, there was a lovely grey zetec s down southend with black wheel's last night

Ben G

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21st Jan 08 at 00:06

quote:
Originally posted by mattk
how is a 14K car " budget "

they aren't 14k before extra's.

can get one for about 9.5k with discount or about 11k new. 11k for a 150bhp top of the range fiesta is good IMO.

mattk

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21st Jan 08 at 00:19

the original post says they are 14k before options

oh well I just dont like fords in general

yours is a very good example though

Damian_666

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21st Jan 08 at 00:21

dont as they are wank! one its ford, two they are slow as fuck, three you can get a better, faster car for the money!

mav

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21st Jan 08 at 04:39

Looks wise I think they look not too bad....Performace wise depends what you are used to the now....

If you like the looks / interior / etc your mind is made up get one

Ben G

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21st Jan 08 at 07:36

forgot to mention, ford now do 165bhp and 185bhp upgrades on the fiesta st now, with warranty.

broster

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21st Jan 08 at 08:36

we do 250bhp supercharger conversions

whitter45

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21st Jan 08 at 08:41

quote:
Originally posted by mattk
how is a 14K car " budget "

and how much was yours brand new mate

Scotty_B

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21st Jan 08 at 12:34

quote:
Originally posted by 16V_1600CS

quote:
Originally posted by Ben G

quote:
Originally posted by mattk
biggest problem with them for me is on the radiator grille

They even circled it for you

nothing wrong with fords mate

fiat hardly has a reliable rep either

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in the 80s/early 90s.

mwg

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21st Jan 08 at 12:37

I wouldn't have one, dont like the styling. But if you like them go for it.

Scotty C

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21st Jan 08 at 12:39

Stats on these?

corsa_godfather

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21st Jan 08 at 14:51

150bhp.

not too bad performance wise.not the best but there of.

They ARE reliable.

Mazda engines in the Fiesta ST so none of the usual faults with th eolder fords.

Well built and sturdy and a better built car than clio IMO.

Ive had mine for over a year trouble free driving.

Ben G

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21st Jan 08 at 15:38

ford build mazda engines though

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