Fiesta ST 1.6 Ecoboost 180bhp 6 speed.

hooch-85

Henry Ford III wrote: »

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It will sell, you just need the right type of buyer.

Are you trading up to the Focus ST?

Henry Ford III

hooch-85 wrote: »

It will sell, you just need the right type of buyer.

Are you trading up to the Focus ST?

Not sure what's next....yet.

Donnelly117

Picking up my ST in a few hours!!!

ofcork

Pics!

Donnelly117

ofcork wrote: »

Pics!

Will post a few better pics when I get on the laptop! Apologies of the phone pic comes out huge!

Gav I'm 99% sure I passed you in your ST just by CAB on my way to pick it up!

Ron Burgundy II

Donnelly117 wrote: »

Will post a few better pics when I get on the laptop! Apologies of the phone pic comes out huge!

Gav I'm 99% sure I passed you in your ST just by CAB on my way to pick it up!

What's it like to drive? I passed CAB yesterday, convinced I saw your ST sitting in the showroom. Also saw that grey coloured ST which looks great in the flesh.

Donnelly117

Ron Burgundy II wrote: »

What's it like to drive? I passed CAB yesterday, convinced I saw your ST sitting in the showroom. Also saw that grey coloured ST which looks great in the flesh.

Great to drive so far, sounds cool inside the cabin even though I know its piped in sound! Haven't had a chance to do a whole lot of miles yet. Great torque from a small engine I must say. Coming from a 2.5 6 cyl BMW it feels as fast! Must get it out for a proper drive tomorrow!

I think it looks great too!

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vintagevrs

Congratulations, great looking car. I'd love a spin in one.

Are you running it in or driving it on once it's up to temp? I know plenty of people have different opinions on this now. I think once it's warm let it stretch it's legs from the start. Feck waiting a 1000miles or whatever unless specified by the manufacturer.

Donnelly117

vintagevrs wrote: »

Congratulations, great looking car. I'd love a spin in one.

Are you running it in or driving it on once it's up to temp? I know plenty of people have different opinions on this now. I think once it's warm let it stretch it's legs from the start. Feck waiting a 1000miles or whatever unless specified by the manufacturer.

Im sure a spin can be arranged

Im not going to bother with a very gentle run in. Ive had a few pulls from lights etc, and a blast up my hill which is pretty steep, not much past 4k though. I waited 6 weeks for the car so I can't wait another 1000km. The dealer said the car was ready to be driven on so long as its up to temp!

Ill give it a few hundred kms before i give it a proper hoon but ill let it stretch its legs from the start as you say!

bazz26

Well wear with it.

Leonard Hofstadter

I've heard all sorts of stories about running in engines. Some say that engines are pre 'run-in' before you get them, so you can drive them as normal from the get-go. A mechanic I know reckons you should give them plenty of welly when brand new as you'll get better performance and fuel economy in the long run over a car that was babied when brand new. Not sure how much truth there is in either story, though. Personally I'd be inclined to work it hard from the outset (once the engine is properly warmed up, naturally).

Ron Burgundy II

Well ware with it Donnelly. Great colour as well.

Dealer told me that the car doesn't need to be run in. Just let it warm up first before you push it.

If you have any internal photos you might upload them. Interested to see what the fiesta interior is like.

GustavoFring

Once it's all warmed up drive it on. The one new car I was careful it's ran terribly. As long as you're not killing it constantly you won't have any worries. Allow the turbo time at the end of a blast too and if it's get stop start get it into your routine to turn it off when you start up.

Donnelly117

Ron Burgundy II wrote: »

Well ware with it Donnelly. Great colour as well.

Dealer told me that the car doesn't need to be run in. Just let it warm up first before you push it.

If you have any internal photos you might upload them. Interested to see what the fiesta interior is like.

Same, he said it's already had an oil change so doesn't need to be serviced for another year. I think I'll bring it sooner the that but good to know I can give it a bit of welly from the vet go from time to time!
I will take some interior shots and stick them up tomorrow when it's bright for ya!

hooch-85

Donnelly117 wrote: »

Same, he said it's already had an oil change so doesn't need to be serviced for another year. I think I'll bring it sooner the that but good to know I can give it a bit of welly from the vet go from time to time!
I will take some interior shots and stick them up tomorrow when it's bright for ya!

Well wear Donnelly, they are an amazing car. I've over 3k kms on mine in just over a month, such a fun car to drive. Regards running in, all engines are run in and tested in the factory nowadays but for the first 1k miles I didn't go near the redline, kept it around 4k rpm now that might just have been me being cautious but I couldn't bring myself to rev the tits off a brand new engine.

GavRedKing

Well wear

Cracking little car they are.

JoeA3

Well wear Donnelly, I'm a big fan of these. A cracker.

As for running it in, drive it like you're late for mass. It's what the car is for.

GavRedKing

I'm about 1200kms and nearly exactly 1 month into owning mine and the the consumption is at about 30MPG

Well short of the estimate but I've driven it lively enough on occasions.

JoeA3

GavRedKing wrote: »

I'm about 1200kms and nearly exactly 1 month into owning mine and the the consumption is at about 30MPG

Well short of the estimate but I've driven it lively enough on occasions.

My 26mpg in the R isn't so bad so

vintagevrs

GavRedKing wrote: »

I'm about 1200kms and nearly exactly 1 month into owning mine and the the consumption is at about 30MPG

Well short of the estimate but I've driven it lively enough on occasions.

What's fords official stat for mpg?

30 in the ST sounds like you're enjoying it!

GavRedKing

vintagevrs wrote: »

What's fords official stat for mpg?

30 in the ST sounds like you're enjoying it!

I think its about 45-50 IIRC.

I do mostly short journeys and im only 4 or 5 kms from work. If I went on the motor way or dual carriageway Id say that would come down a bit as some people have reported 40mpg +

hooch-85

My commute is 18 kms with a mix of motorway and b roads. I'm averaging 36mpg.

Donnelly117

Couple of (poorly taken) interior shots that I promised! Will get a daytime one today too!

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Saw you by Victoria Cross yesterday Gav, feel like I'm stalking you now :pac: Let it run out for a quick comparison with a buddys Astra OPC last night (obeying all local and national speedlimits) and the little Fiesta was with it every step of the way!

maddness

That really is a cracking looking car and the colour makes it.
Something really appealing about small fast cars.

maddness

That really is a cracking looking car and the colour makes it.
Something really appealing about small fast cars.

Leonard Hofstadter

I love the doors sills, a really nice touch!

GavRedKing

Donnelly117 wrote: »

Saw you by Victoria Cross yesterday Gav, feel like I'm stalking you now :pac: Let it run out for a quick comparison with a buddys Astra OPC last night (obeying all local and national speedlimits) and the little Fiesta was with it every step of the way!

:pac:

We'll have to meet up for some twin pics :pac:

Ya, id say the ST in the bends would be better than the OPC it seems more nimble than my old OPC but that could be the smaller,lighter and newer car feel too.

hooch-85

Twin pic of mine at Limerick C&C meet Sunday

hooch-85

Double post

Donnelly117

Definitely need a twin pic now!!

Which one is yours Hooch? The T reg? Did you go for the appearance pack?

hooch-85

Donnelly117 wrote: »

Definitely need a twin pic now!!

Which one is yours Hooch? The T reg? Did you go for the appearance pack?

Hi, mines the T reg yes, it doesn't have the appearance pack, (i bought a dealer car which was in stock, was too impatient to wait for an specced up car!) but it does have some of the changes brought in for late '15 early '16 cars, LED rear lights and Rado Grey wheels from the original appearance pack upgrade. Your car with the appearance came with newer darker wheels, Rock grey they are called. Confusing I know

I'm happy with the Rado wheels, I might get the calipers powder coated in time, although I don't have the illuminated sill plates. The 152 reg beside me is a non appearance pack with the lighter silver coloured wheels. He painted his calipers himself. The pic below is of my car on the day i paid the deposit. You can see the difference in the shade of wheels.

Donnelly117

Ah right, I do like those darker wheels compared to the silver ones! Theyd look good with the red calipers if you got them coated down the road!

I think the only thing id change about the car is a slightly louder exhaust, I had a Mini Cooper S before that had a great sound once it went over 4k! Proper roar and backfires from it!! Havent heard the ST from outside mind you, must get someone to drive it past me!

I love the blow off sound when the windows are down too!

Ron Burgundy II

Donnelly117 wrote: »

Ah right, I do like those darker wheels compared to the silver ones! Theyd look good with the red calipers if you got them coated down the road!

I think the only thing id change about the car is a slightly louder exhaust, I had a Mini Cooper S before that had a great sound once it went over 4k! Proper roar and backfires from it!! Havent heard the ST from outside mind you, must get someone to drive it past me!

I love the blow off sound when the windows are down too!

Would you consider upgrading the exhaust system?

I like the illuminated cills, nice touch.

hooch-85

All ST's come with the ST sill plates just the illuminated ones are extra as part of the appearance pack. Nice touch alright.

Upgrading the exhaust would void warranty unless you go for the Mountune exhaust.

http://www.mountunestore.com/collections/mk7-fiesta-st/products/fiesta-b299st-cat-back-exhaust

vintagevrs

It should improve after you put a few miles on it. I found this to be the case with my car. Not a fiesta St but I'm sure the same applies.

Great to see people confident again to buy fun cars.

Donnelly117

vintagevrs wrote: »

It should improve after you put a few miles on it. I found this to be the case with my car. Not a fiesta St but I'm sure the same applies.

Great to see people confident again to buy fun cars.

Oh really? That would be awesome, I'd just like it to be a small bit louder!
Not sure if I'd go down the aftermarket route, they can be very loud sometimes! Not sure about the insurance implications of aftermarket parts either?

Quick pic of the sills I took leaving work!
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vintagevrs

For the Golf I found that it makes a bit more noise. No idea behind the science why it would but really don't think it's a placebo of me reading it would happen. In 2nd and 3rd gear if I let off the throttle and let car slow down from 3.5k rpm to 2k rpm it now seems to rumble/boom a bit more. Like a deep popping noise. I don't think it did that at the start. Could all be in my head too.

brownacid

vintagevrs wrote: »

For the Golf I found that it makes a bit more noise. No idea behind the science why it would but really don't think it's a placebo of me reading it would happen. In 2nd and 3rd gear if I let off the throttle and let car slow down from 3.5k rpm to 2k rpm it now seems to rumble/boom a bit more. Like a deep popping noise. I don't think it did that at the start. Could all be in my head too.

As someone who works at making cars quieter through optimising exhaust and intake components I can tell you it's not in your head. Over-run in 2nd and to a lesser 3rd gear in most cars tends to be prone to sound quality degradation/improvement.

vintagevrs

What changes to make the sound change? Sounds like an interesting job, no pun intended!

Henry Ford III

vintagevrs wrote: »

It's a well put together ad as well. Reads well and good pictures.

1391 views - 1 (exploratory) call. No viewings.

Is it my aftershave?

fletch

Henry Ford III wrote: »

1391 views - 1 (exploratory) call. No viewings.

Is it my aftershave?

I would say the price has something to do with it...considering there was a €5k saving on a brand new Fiesta ST up until quite recently.

Edit - Just checked and there is still €4.250 off http://www.ford.ie/Cars/Fiesta/Promotions meaning an extra ~2k will buy a new car over yours

Henry Ford III

fletch wrote: »

I would say the price has something to do with it...considering there was a €5k saving on a brand new Fiesta ST up until quite recently.

Edit - Just checked and there is still €4.250 off http://www.ford.ie/Cars/Fiesta/Promotions meaning an extra ~2k will buy a new car over yours

It won't though.

My bad maths indicate a new Fiesta ST with my cars spec. can be bought for c.€23140 including delivery.

Mine is almost €3500 cheaper.

fletch

Henry Ford III wrote: »

It won't though.

My bad maths indicate a new Fiesta ST with my cars spec. can be bought for c.€23140 including delivery.

Mine is almost €3500 cheaper.

Fair enough although I'm sure there is still room for some discount on the new price.

I'm in the target market for your car and strongly considered a new ST and I would pay the extra €3,500 for a brand new car that doesn't have 17k miles on it and to have my choice of colour/spec

Sorry I'm only being constructive and I wish you the best with the sale.

peterk19

fletch wrote: »

Fair enough although I'm sure there is still room for some discount on the new price.

I'm in the target market for your car and strongly considered a new ST and I would pay the extra €3,500 for a brand new car that doesn't have 17k miles on it and to have my choice of colour/spec

Sorry I'm only being constructive and I wish you the best with the sale.

There's certainly a bit of room for a further discount I ordered a spirit blue ST2 on Friday and got it 23300 without a trade in I could of got the ST1 for 21200 I'm fairly sure someone better at bargaining would of got another bit off too, but I was in a bit of a rush and was more than happy with the price

Henry Ford III

peterk19 wrote: »

There's certainly a bit of room for a further discount I ordered a spirit blue ST2 on Friday and got it 23300 without a trade in I could of got the ST1 for 21200 I'm fairly sure someone better at bargaining would of got another bit off too, but I was in a bit of a rush and was more than happy with the price

Sent you a PM peterk19!

peterk19

Henry Ford III wrote: »

Sent you a PM peterk19!

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vintagevrs

Not trying to derail this at all, but genuine question. Why do people announce if they are sending or replying to PMs. I have seen this on many a forum, and never understood it. Maybe I am missing something? Is it in case some users don't check or have notifications for PMs or something?

actuar90

Henry Ford III wrote: »

It won't though.

My bad maths indicate a new Fiesta ST with my cars spec. can be bought for c.€23140 including delivery.

Mine is almost €3500 cheaper.

I'm afraid, I agree. I was looking at your ad and have got a price from dealer of 22,200 for my choice of ST2, there's no way I would consider buying second hand for such a small price differential

Henry Ford III

actuar90 wrote: »

I'm afraid, I agree. I was looking at your ad and have got a price from dealer of 22,200 for my choice of ST2, there's no way I would consider buying second hand for such a small price differential

Wouldn't blame you tbh.

If I could buy an ST2 for €22,200 (less employees discount) my current car could be sold for quite a bit less.....

166man

Not only is your car evidently priced too high but it's also too much for a private spend in general. Even if your car was €5-€6k cheaper, it'd be madness to take the risk given that there's no comeback and you could be a complete chancer (not saying you are obviously) just worth pointing out.

Lovely cars those ST's mind...