Tempted at getting one to use as a daily runner.

Does it differ much between the current 2006 model and 2005? Ive noticed the front lights have change but are there any bigger changes made?

If there is not much difference I will wait until next year as the 2005 model should have dropped a bit more by then.

/Andreas

 

interior, rear lights and slightly heavier than the 2005 model but overall i think the 2006 model is better

 

Later model...........Hazards come on automatically under heavy breaking, twin reversing lights and twin rear fogs.

Rear lights look much better on 2006

 

Thanks for the replies

Looks like the 2006 model is quite a update from 2005.

 

Picked mine up this morning good little cars nice for a daily runner thats what im using mine for.

Jim

 

Hi ive had my New ST for about 2 months now the 2006 one i got to say love it good little runner.

The lights and other bits are much better on this model!!

 

Ive decided to save up some more and try to grab a 2006 model next year instead of a 2005 this year. Hate to take loans even though its just a small one.

 

some of the features are indeed better on the 2006 model, but likewise i think they have taken a step back too. ie front lights, gay dash and dials. then again its down to personal preference.

 

scrap that was asleep when i posted lol

 

Are they the same perfomance wise?

 

I am really surprised that you are all saying the 2006 model is the better one...... I had the 2005 one and from what I've been hearing from someone at Ford, the 2005 ones are liked more by the general public and they are requesting the older shape rather than the new.

I must admit the dash was a big improvement in the 2006 model, but the lights don't do the ST any justice...... not on some colours anyway, especially the blue one...

I do miss mine though..... might just have to re-invest and find miself another one in a few months time.

 

http://www.fiestastoc.com/forums/ind...291&hl=updates

that a complete list of all the updates on the facelift

 

i went to my dealers to get a pre reg old shape 06 plt with 90 miles on for £11k

then found out i could get a new shape "out the box" for £11200 !!!
new shape now ordered

 

This mite sound a bit pedantic but if the 2006 model has nicer rear lights, then couldn't you get a '05 model and fit the rear lights from the '06 to save money?

 

looks like some good comments about them i am ordering my silver 1 tomorow brad spanking,for £11,000 just with the side stripes and a few other options,a big jump into modern driving from my mk1xr2 had 2 salesmen save me the bother advertising my old mk1 there were 4 of them eyeing her up when i was in the showroom,they said she was a wee cracker,i will miss her but onwards and upwards