New Car - Focus ST

[SC03OTT]

So after 2 1/2 years of Jetta ownership, I decided I wanted something different. About 3 months ago, my mate bought a Focus ST-2 and I decided after about 30 seconds of sitting in it that I also wanted one. So here is mine (spec first, then pictures):

2010 '60' Focus ST-3
2.5T 5 cyl, 225PS
18" alloys, currently with Continental SportContact 2s
Auto dimming mirror
Auto lights (xenons) and wipers
Climate control
Full leather + heated front seats
Keyless entry and start
Rear parking sensors
Rear window tints
Sat Nav, bluetooth & USB/iPod connections (also a 6 CD changer if you're interested)
'ST' side stripes

Comments welcome, both positive and negative.

 

[AP'Moss]

I want one not keen on the st strips though

 

[Jordi17]

Very nice

 

[CabinFever]

Colorado Red? Love these.

I'm not a fan of the stripes, but it's not my car.

Test drove a couple before the R26 and really enjoyed it, with the Megane just having the edge.

Enjoy.

 

[SC03OTT]

Cheers all. Yeah I figured the stripes probably wouldn't go down well. TBH when I first saw the car I hated them. However, I've had the car a week now and I have grown to like them. It is indeed Colorado Red.

 

[AK]

Right amount of doors this time

 

[CabinFever]

Will it be staying standard, mate?

 

[D4N13L]

Eibach springs would fininsh it.

 

[Jaff]

Ripe for boaby tapp'n. Get the eibachs for it really makes a big difference. although the stripes it'd be tempted to change them for silver fading ones to match the wheels. I very nearly got a red one the same spec as yours but with the panther black wheels but the deal i got on my silver one was better.

 

[SC03OTT]

Right amount of doors this time

Lol. They are f**king massive doors though.

Will it be staying standard, mate?

I'm not sure. A set of Eibach springs do wonders for the handling apparently. It will depend how much it bumps my insurance.

 

[Daniel]

I live the side stripes on every colour apart from Red. For some reason, they look better stripeless.

Nice cars though, a friend has a 330hp one and its such a good car.

 

[g.cameron]

Looks great, Real soft spot for these in Red.

Although I too would lose the stripes, just doesn't pull them off in red IMO. Jaff's car suits them to a "T" though.

Hope you are enjoying it.

 

[Christopher.]

Noice

 

[JoeyD]

Brilliant cars. Love them in Colorado too, though I'd probably lose the stripes.
Dreamscience remap works wonders on them; my dads Panther Black one pulls like a train with just a map.

 

[leeds_182]

Not mad keen on the red but looks tidy.

 

[///AMG]

First upgrade should be an LSD from profile before any power mods

 

[Gally]

Yeah the stripe has to go. Red cars look so good on their own. The stripes are catching the eye too much.

I love the facelifts. Nice buy mate.

 

[SC03OTT]

Haha, the stripe hate continues. I'll give some thought to taking them off. Might do a quick photoshop to see.

Cheers again.

 

[Gally]

If you're needing it detailed mate give me a shout.

 

[not normal dan]

nice car mate, love the sound of these

 

[SC03OTT]

If you're needing it detailed mate give me a shout.

Oh, thanks. I'll definitely keep you in mind

 

[davo172]

Great cars these go really well when mapped .
Like a drink though they do
Remove the stripes imo.

 

[_williams_]

Stripes should be black or nothing on that! Lovely car though

 

[Adam.]

Looks very nice!

ST's suit the subtle colours better!

 

[alex-avfc]

I like it and like the stripes too. Lovely motors these.

 

[Munson]

Nice. A close friend of mine has blue ST-3.

I like it in red but lose the stripes. They're better suited to white IMO. Red doesn't need them.

 

[Jamie]

Think the car and seats look good, not too keen on the actual interior (Bar the seats) though.

 

[GiT]

Positives:- Everything, except...

Negatives:- In Red.

Bloody love them to be honest.

 

[Adam.]

Does your plate start EX60?

 

[Dunn]

I love them, but they are very very user friendly with the standard map.

They need remapping for sure, currently debating getting one myself

 

[SC03OTT]

Does your plate start EX60?

Yes (now slightly worried).

 

[Adam.]

Spotted you sitting at Hermiston Gate earlier.

 

[Matthew]

What are these like on fuel? I would like one in the future but I imagine they drink like Sarah Harding on a hen doo...

Like the red also

 

[aucky]

Very nice

 

[SC03OTT]

Spotted you sitting at Hermiston Gate earlier.

Haha, I thought you were going to say something like the car was a Cat C. Yeah that was me indeed.

What are these like on fuel? I would like one in the future but I imagine they drink like Sarah Harding on a hen doo...

Like the red also

Over the week I've had it I'm averaging 26 to the gallon. I don't see that changing much either. I use it daily for my commute to work where I just dawdle along, then a but of fun at the weekend.

 

[Adam.]

Haha, I thought you were going to say something like the car was a Cat C. Yeah that was me indeed.

Funnily enough that actually crossed my mind but I'm not that evil!

How does the fuel consumption compare to the VW?

 

[chris_p]

I like them, but can't help but have the attitude 'RS or nothing'

Kind of sucks having that attitude as I'm probably missing out on a good car there lol.

 

[Munson]

^^I like the ST, but I do feel superior when I see one on the road. True story.

 

[SC03OTT]

Funnily enough that actually crossed my mind but I'm not that evil!

How does the fuel consumption compare to the VW?

I get about half the distance to the same amount of fuel. Worth it though.

 

[Mister_Lee]

Nice! Think these are better looking than the RS imo. Just loose the stri....