Saving up to buy one don't know much about them what's peoples thoughts on them

 

I would love one,keep thinking of selling my octavia vrs to get one but they are shit on fuel

 

is that because of the turbo or just thirsty in general ?

 

Bit thirsty regardless, having said that a 2.5 turbo isn't gonna run on fresh air.

We've had one in the fleet for a year or so, on over a 100k now, behaved itself quite well though.

 

Amazing cars but don't expect
Much more than 20mpg about town.

 

not to worried about mpg tbf ,just like the look of them,would rather the rs but a bit steep

 

I think owning a Focus ST depends on A what you have owned before and B how old you are.

I bought my focus ST when i had just turned 19. They look great, Sound great after a couple of mods, go well everything a 19 year old could want however the build quality of these are not the best. mine was a 07 and had many squeaks and rattles, i now have a 53 plate Golf R32 which has absolutely no squeaks and rattles.

I would probably not own another focus ST due to the build quality i think. If you have to even think about fuel consumption do not bother getting one. In my opinion theres no point in buying a powerful car to not be able to fuel it and then if you go on the motorway sit in the slow lane doing 60 to get "good MPG" its pointless.

The last thing i have noticed from the STOC forum/Facebook page a lot of 'Chavs' seem to be attracted to the focus ST 'I raced this' 'I raced that' seems to pop up a lot.

Im 20 nearly 21 and much prefer the refined Volkswagen these days.

 

good value for money car except as mentioned fuel economy is dreadful and on par with a range rover lol, as for the comments on the stoc being chavs I actually thought that was what that club was for anyway as nearly everyone I see with a stoc sticker would not look out of place wearing burberry and bling

 

I had a ST brand new in 2007. Great car that is an absolute all rounder. Docile around town, great on a B road blast and quick in a straight line with minimal mods. They are 'juicey' but you can get reasonable mileage if you don't constantly rag them. Great value too.

 

There's sod all wrong with quality IMO. Same as all makes, some squeak some don't. Mine was an 07 plate and nothing squeaked or knocked.

Plenty about now with good mods but as they are cheaper the chavs are buying them.

 

The STOC ? still the best ford I have owned would love another

 

So have you been sued yet by them on the STOC for copyright?

A group I wouldn't bother joining tbh. And I had paid membership at the start. Whoops!

 

Sued for what LOL I own a clapped out old Sierra a court would take pitty on me

 

They all got the hump as you wanted to make some carbon parts wasn't it?

 

Yeh and offering them a choice apparently that's not the done thing lemmings the lot of them

 

Not sure what the St is like on fuel but my RS is doing around 22-24mpg think its pretty good imo I had a bmw 530 DIESEL and was nay getting 30ish mpg

 

mine's a pfl 56 plate..

Good points,

big boot
spacious
good looks
sound awesome with just a decent decat(esp when cold )
Comfy seats
stereo is very good as standard..well the speakers tbh as units shit.
lovely low rear footwells so piss easy to get kids in if 3door imop.
easy to live with, very docile and will do 35+mpg if driven proper.

owners club STOC have for me at least been very very helpfull, shame the ST still has its chav rep though

Bad points

AA membership should come as standard,
and not the mechanical kind, it is FRIGHTENING when hooooof'd, Rab C would be proud

build quality aint the best, but thats ford

mauls tyres!! unless they are the hardest compound known to mankind which then destroys the handling...
so make sure its got a QUALITY set of medium compound shoes!!

they destroy wishbone bush's/bush's in general for fun.
watch for balance resistor faults with the headlights
head unit on early ones is shat.
trim faults galore, do rattle abit
fkin easy to kerb the rims

every cunt and his cat wanna pop at it..solution, mountune badge
ZEEEE GERMANS stay well away then

if you want 5 seats dont get the leather!!

aint that quick tbh, my FRST WILL destroy it on anything B-road twistie

They do handle well but its heavy, its got the grunt but id still take an 80's hatch over it any day.
you get more chips than maccaine can produce
VERY sensitive to maintenance. and as above the component wear is frightening.


the neg list is long BUT when you give it some it does make up for it...just

id give it a Fragtastic 6/10

 

Thanks for all the great feedback ,mixed emotions then ,I've owned some thirsty old bangers so not to bothered about mpg or rattles ,I've had stripped out mk1 and mk2 escorts ,the chav thing puts me off a little bit though however you get chavs in all walks of life

 

Mines an 07, had it over 4 years and only problem I've had was the air con condensor, no rattles or squeaks, got a stage 1 Bluefin on it and get 20 round town and 32 on a run, I'm on my second front set of Ultra Sessantac's and they have helped eliminate the torque steer along with a 4 wheel alignment. I love it and have no plans to get rid.

 

There a nice modern performance Ford but imo they arnt special enough.

 

But good for those that can't afford to buy an RS

 

Defo. I would still have a st myself but if im at a ford show I dont go looking round the st.s.

 

Because its like looking at the mk1 frs stand fuckin boring

 

If I had the money and the space I would love another one as a second car. Unfortunately they have a lot of gremlins that can cost big money to put right, mine was starting to go that way so decided to get shot before I needed to spend a small fortune.

Loved every minute of ownership of mine though, they are however not really a car you can use as a daily for a long period of time unless you have deep pockets!

I was getting through a pair of tyres every 6-8000 miles (Ł200 a corner for something decent), big brakes are dear to replace, they are a weighty car but do encourage spirited driving which does unfortunately put a lot of wear on the drivetrain.

 

Same as. I never bothered unless one stands out and interests me.

Mixed groups are always the best.

 

ha ha the st isnt looking so promising ,perhaps i should hold out for a rs ?

 

Same for the RS though. If they're all lined up you just walk on by as it's boring.

If I could choose between the two then RS! But if on a budget a well modded ST.

 

christ hard decision to make but the rs do look the bollocks ,im not allowed old skool ,or that would be first choice

 

The do look awesome and better base to start with for mods. Few pushing out over 550 bhp now.

I'd love one. Said I'd have an ST one day and had one. Said the same for the RS but that won't happen now thanks to not keeping it in my pants

I'd go RS if I had the choice of 2.

How's you after your little prang?

 

not bad thanks mate ,broken toes and ankle ,hense why im getting a more modern car

 

Ouch! Could of been worse.

Get an RS then

 

ha ha st or mk1 rs focus is reality ,mk2 rs bit to much tbf

 

Not driven the mk1 RS so can't comment on that one but was tempted at one point.

 

a lad at work had one very impressed ,but gotta be careful because they are getting on know ?

 

Be the same as anything. As long as it's been looked after right should be fine.

 

yeah mate that's true ,thanks for all the helpful tips ,from everyone appreciate it

 

tbh fella the mk1 frs is awesome its much more in touch with the old skool feel of fords proper hatch's, it is simply an epic car nothing like an ST, the ST is simply more metal, less aggressive and made for the sensible chap who aint looking for warp speed everywhere..

I test drove a few before the ST and one in perticular had a silly valve fitted, it really was like jumping back to the good old days, proper woooooosh ptssssssshhhhh hahaha i loved it, but the ST's million airbags sold it to me as its for family needs sadly otherwise the mk1 would(still might...)be here.

The MK2 RS is tbh a different animal all together, you cant really compare it to either rs or st, the ST is a lazy fat mule compared to both, but the mk2 rs for me atleast was a bit too showy and no 5th seat but again if i were single id have it but for me atleast not over a mk1 rs thats the daddy to me

ST is an awesome car if you respect its purpose, it does family very well, and destroys A roads when you fancy some late night loonacy

Do it fella you get alot of motor for your money

 

i do need something more family oriented ,with air bag i couid look at both then make a decision ,helpful comments thanks

 

I had an '07 plate ST3 and I really liked it but it was a thirsty fucker around the doors!

Always fancied a mk1 FRS so I did a swap for one a few weeks back and I must say that I much prefer the RS over the ST! Much more fun and aggressive to drive than the ST!

 

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