so I went and test drove an ST just to see how it felt and I actually liked it. My question is does anyone know how reliable they are? Should I even look into it? I'm just trying to keep an open mind and make sure I have more than one thing to choose from.
Ford Focus ST?
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stilletto
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They're nice, but I've always been more drawn to the FiST.
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Nix
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The FiST is changing a bunch very soon. They are going to a 1.5L 3 cylinder instead of the 1.6L 4 cylinder. Interesting change since they don't lose much displacement but are down a whole piston. Might be a bit unbalanced at higher RPM. I could be dead wrong on that though.
@nat3d seems to like his ST very well.
http://jalopnik.com/the-2018-ford-fiesta-st-is-your-new-three-cylinder-turb-1792711087
EDIT: I know you just got rid of the Si, so why look at something so similar?
@nat3d seems to like his ST very well.
http://jalopnik.com/the-2018-ford-fiesta-st-is-your-new-three-cylinder-turb-1792711087
EDIT: I know you just got rid of the Si, so why look at something so similar?
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Thanks for the reply guys, @stilletto I do like the way it looks but Im not a fan of the 1.5 lol plus I could use the little extra room from the focus. @Nix I still have the Si I am just looking for something to trade it in for. Yeah like I said I am not a fan of the Fiesta ST I think the focus ST would be a little better, I am still deciding between the focus ST and VW GTI.
nat3d
Wait, I don't drive a civic anymore....
I love my foST. I haven't seen too many issues with our cars either. (No more than any other car honestly) they are well put together and unless you go big turbo with a super aggressive tune you should be fine. Please feel free to ask me any specific questions you have.
As nix said the fiST is getting all switched up soon and the foST is in line for some changes too.
Sorry if post is kinda hard to read I just woke up and haven't had any coffee yet.
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As nix said the fiST is getting all switched up soon and the foST is in line for some changes too.
Sorry if post is kinda hard to read I just woke up and haven't had any coffee yet.
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FooBird
If the Foo...well, you know. Just wear it.
What about the RS? I've seen a handful of those around. The styling on those is even better.
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Nix
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What are you looking to get out of a new car? Might help with suggestions if there is something in particular you think the Si is lacking. The ST and the GTI are pretty close competitors. I know both are faster and more than a few Si owners have moved on to GTI's and been very happy with them.
Also, budget? New/Used/Lease turn in ok?
Also, budget? New/Used/Lease turn in ok?
bootyluvr
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Drift mode brah!
FooBird
If the Foo...well, you know. Just wear it.
"drift mode"? Like that YouTube video?
Fords cashing into things - not limited to the Mustang anymore.
Fords cashing into things - not limited to the Mustang anymore.
bootyluvr
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Yes but it does have a drift mode lol
Nix
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If you're looking for something larger and more comfortable you could look at a Cadillac ATS sedan. They start at $35k but I'm sure lightly used ones are in the mid 20's.
nat3d
Wait, I don't drive a civic anymore....
Too refined for my taste lol. I love the savagery of my focus, it's like your idiot kid brother that is always itching for a fight. You put your foot into it, fight the toque steer, and pray for traction.
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FooBird
If the Foo...well, you know. Just wear it.
According to the build and price, the STi and the RS are comparable. Assuming you don't account for too many dealer markups.
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I appreciate all the info you all gave me. @Nix Im approved for 35k and I dont want to go above that. I honestly don't see myself in a cadillac lol Im 24 and I don't feel comfortable in such a car lol. I think other than that my options are limited since I want a hatch, I wish they still made the mazdaspeed3 :/
bootyluvr
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Hatches... Meh
I'm not a fan of them
@k757 had a FiST that he autocrossed
@death_roll test drove a FiST a few days ago I believe
I'm not a fan of them
@k757 had a FiST that he autocrossed
@death_roll test drove a FiST a few days ago I believe
FiST > FoST for drivingHatches... Meh
I'm not a fan of them
@k757 had a FiST that he autocrossed
@death_roll test drove a FiST a few days ago I believe
Other than that, FoST's headlights are far superior than a FiST.