Focus ST-2 daily driver
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27-03-2011, 08:53 PM
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I average around 26 too round the doors, on a long steady run it will do low 30s. I wouldn't say it is shit on fuel, it's kind of what you would expect from a 2.5l turbo. It's got a few goodies on it too to get it up around 300ish bhp. Love it to bits, sounds awesome and handles well, would definately recommend one!
27-03-2011, 08:59 PM
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Bloke I work with has an ST3 and used to use it for work. He averaged 17mpg to work and up to 22mpg on a run and, being chipped, it ran on V-Power. The fuel bill was that bad he now gets a lift from me in my 900cc Cinquecento 
and pays me half the difference between his fuel bill and mine. I get 38mpg minimum 
and pays me half the difference between his fuel bill and mine. I get 38mpg minimum
27-03-2011, 09:04 PM
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Bloke I work with has an ST3 and used to use it for work. He averaged 17mpg to work and up to 22mpg on a run and, being chipped, it ran on V-Power. The fuel bill was that bad he now gets a lift from me in my 900cc Cinquecento and pays me half the difference between his fuel bill and mine. I get 38mpg minimum
and pays me half the difference between his fuel bill and mine. I get 38mpg minimum Fook me
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27-03-2011, 09:14 PM
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Maybe a silly question but are the facelifts any (08 on) any better than the non facelifts on the fuel front as I know they had a few mechanical tweeks...? I fancy getting a facelift ST next year but this is what is putting me off.
27-03-2011, 09:16 PM
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27-03-2011, 09:58 PM
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I average around 26 too round the doors, on a long steady run it will do low 30s. I wouldn't say it is shit on fuel, it's kind of what you would expect from a 2.5l turbo. It's got a few goodies on it too to get it up around 300ish bhp. Love it to bits, sounds awesome and handles well, would definately recommend one!
For comparison my chipped 2.0tfsi skoda ( circa 235bhp ) does over 40 on a long run and 32 on the daily commute.
27-03-2011, 10:29 PM
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I ran one for 15 months as a daily and it was a lovely car. I didn't rate the way it handled but it was good on fuel, well put together and went well. I'd certainly consider one as a daily again, just not for fun which is what I also wanted.
28-03-2011, 12:07 AM
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I'd still love a mark 1 Focus RS and I'd run one of those for a daily. When I bought my old ST it was a toss up between the 2 and I regretted not buying the RS.
28-03-2011, 12:43 AM
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I'n going to be in that situation soon as well RS: always wanted one, RS character and style, wide arched, but is more or less the same as my 1.8, interior is the same, won't be as good for daily use as a ST.
ST: newer car, lovely interior, more subtle kind of car which I like for some reason, excellent noise, but don't know if it will drive as good as the RS and I'm going to regret it and also killer MPG which I keep hearing. Plus these seem to depreciate like an anvil RS's I think will still hold value.
ST: newer car, lovely interior, more subtle kind of car which I like for some reason, excellent noise, but don't know if it will drive as good as the RS and I'm going to regret it and also killer MPG which I keep hearing. Plus these seem to depreciate like an anvil RS's I think will still hold value.
28-03-2011, 08:32 AM
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I ran mine for 4 years, around 26mpg thats at the 295bhp. its a 2.5 Turbo why would you be overly worried about the fuel consumption ?
It's a great day to day car, 2008 cars are a little better 2006 cars had stronger clutches - less liner cracking problems, some 57 plates had engines that had a habit of cracking the liners even on standard cars, suspected faulty batch of engines IIRC.
It's a great day to day car, 2008 cars are a little better 2006 cars had stronger clutches - less liner cracking problems, some 57 plates had engines that had a habit of cracking the liners even on standard cars, suspected faulty batch of engines IIRC.
28-03-2011, 09:14 AM
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I ran mine for 4 years, around 26mpg thats at the 295bhp. its a 2.5 Turbo why would you be overly worried about the fuel consumption ?
It's a great day to day car, 2008 cars are a little better 2006 cars had stronger clutches - less liner cracking problems, some 57 plates had engines that had a habit of cracking the liners even on standard cars, suspected faulty batch of engines IIRC.
It's a great day to day car, 2008 cars are a little better 2006 cars had stronger clutches - less liner cracking problems, some 57 plates had engines that had a habit of cracking the liners even on standard cars, suspected faulty batch of engines IIRC.
Surely that's not hard to understand? Similar performance CAN be had with better mpg.
28-03-2011, 10:15 AM
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28-03-2011, 11:40 AM
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People worry about fuel consumption because petrol prices are making cars that were once affordable into unaffordable ones. I was dead set on buying an st for my daily, however the rising fuel cost made it unviable. This has happened to a lot of people hence the low values at the minute!
Surely that's not hard to understand? Similar performance CAN be had with better mpg.
Surely that's not hard to understand? Similar performance CAN be had with better mpg.
The ST is great to run day to day as the parts are cheap, if you drive like an old Woman you can get 30+ mpg out of them, if you drive "with progression in mind"
then it will average around 20/25 ish.
28-03-2011, 12:03 PM
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i ran mine everyday for a year was fantastic nice big boot for the shopping never let me down but as said wasnt the greatest on fuel but it is a 2.5 turbo after all
28-03-2011, 12:11 PM
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28-03-2011, 04:24 PM
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Mines is used daily, but I only drive 8 miles a day. Thats all around town with lights, hills & road works. Currently getting about 19 mpg. Mine has no performance mods at all, just different wheels & lowered.
28-03-2011, 06:50 PM
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Octavia VRS TFSI ( chipped its about 230bhp and does 32mpg if I kick its head in and 40 on a good run )
Its hardly a performance car the ST or the Octy, they just brisk family cars for the everyday man. And every day I spend on fuel so its a factor when buying
Its a factor for everyone else too, the depressed prices of the ST prove it, its not just me, look at the market. 12 months ago it was over Ł10k for a good one, now as little as Ł7k will get a very good one. My Skoda hasnt dropped anything like Ł3k this year, nor any of the other less thirsty cars with the VAG 2.0tfsi
28-03-2011, 06:55 PM
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Seen the new ST yet? 2.0 turbo
Guess what the engines called.....yes thats right ECOBOOST
because they realised that altho the old ST was/is a fantastic car its was too thirsty compared to its main rivals
I certainly would have bought one and a few peeps I speak to would have too.
Its a shame as they are fantastic IMO and just the kind of car Ford needed to make
28-03-2011, 08:31 PM
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Thanks for all the input and opinions guys, very helpful. In all honesty not really too bothered about the fuel consumption as I would look at a diesel focus instead. Just really fancy an ST, loves the looks,feel and sound of them.
Cheers Jason
Cheers Jason
29-03-2011, 12:48 AM
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