T-sport To.....fiesta?

[yaris_girl]

My T-Sport is now 2 years old and to be honest I'm getting a bit bored of it. Since i dont like any of the new Toyotas it is time to look elsewhere and the Ford Fiesta ST has caught my eye. Now i KNOW that Ford doesn't come with the same sort of write up as Jap cars do, but is this a case of living in the past in terms of reputation? Are the new models any different to any other equivalent car of a different make?

Has anyone on here had a Ford in the recent past? Or know of anyone with the Fiesta ST/can recommend it?

Thanks :D

[T V O R]

Nice looking cars, plenty of toys, a lot more common than a YTS. Take a test drive and see what you think. Why are you bored with your T Sport?

[yaris_girl]

I just want something new to play with - something a bit bigger and faster, and i'm not interested in any modding to get the T-Sport shifting any quicker. I'm really disappointed in the current Toyota models though as i'd rather stick to a Jap car. But they're all so dull the now IMO, the shapes/designs seem to all be merging into the 1 'bubble' type car - not nice at all.

So it's time for a change - I just don't know what to.

[T V O R]

Yaris 1.8 SR?

[yaris_girl]

Doesn't appeal at all sadly, not liking the shape.

[Demonic Angel]

I've heard nothing but praise for the Fiesta ST, but TVOR is right, they are ten a penny.... however they admittedly do have a rather nice "stern" look to them which even I, a Ford-despiser, actually find slightly endearing!

I know someone who has a Focus ST and swears by it.... be warned though - just because it's an ST does not mean its devoid of cheap looking plastics! In fact bearing in mind the Focus ST is 20k I was actually disappointed at how "cheap" it looked - but I don't know if the Fiesta ST is similar.

What about the new Civic Type R if you're after something funky, yet sporty?

[yaris_girl]

I've heard nothing but praise for the Fiesta ST, but TVOR is right, they are ten a penny.... however they admittedly do have a rather nice "stern" look to them which even I, a Ford-despiser, actually find slightly endearing!

I know someone who has a Focus ST and swears by it.... be warned though - just because it's an ST does not mean its devoid of cheap looking plastics! In fact bearing in mind the Focus ST is 20k I was actually disappointed at how "cheap" it looked - but I don't know if the Fiesta ST is similar.

What about the new Civic Type R if you're after something funky, yet sporty?

Thanks for the info B)

The one thing that i thought might let the Fiesta down would be the interior - i've only seen pictures so far but it doesn't compare to the Yaris. In saying that, I think a lot of the higher spec cars are let down by the interior - so we're probably just spoiled with what we have the now?

re the Civic type-r, I do like it, although probably prefer the older style - but it's just too big for what i'm looking for.

[alanbradley]

**Cough** New Mazda 2 1.5 Sport **Cough**

[yaris_girl]

From the website it looks like it only comes in 5 door?

It also falls into the 'what am i' category! Is it a new clio....corsa....yaris....nope sorry, just can't tell the difference. :(

I'm starting to think i'm too fussy!

[Kev Mc]

re the Civic type-r, I do like it, although probably prefer the older style - but it's just too big for what i'm looking for.

It's practically the same size as the Fiesta so don't let that put you off, I'd definately go for 1 of the old shape if they weren't group 17 insurance

Apart from that, how about a Mitsubishi Colt CZT?

[Ryan1985]

What about the new Civic Type R if you're after something funky, yet sporty?

Does no-one know that Civic Type-R's are alot of money? They're also not in the same class as a Fiesta or Yaris. :)

[yaris_girl]

Apart from that, how about a Mitsubishi Colt CZT?

Again it is too 'samey' IMO.

I think i've talked myself into the Fiesta ST to be honest, on the outside anyway. I'm going to go to a garage during the week and have a closer look and possibly a test drive - it would have to be either the white with blue stripes or blue with white stripes that i go for though, thats a deffinate! :)

[sphinktar1988]

colt CZT's are unreal :)

mates parents have just sold theres i was gutted it was like £9500 to much for me :P

the fez st is nice like just see what you think about the drive

think you will miss the yaris?

[yaris_girl]

Yeah of course. Although I said i'm getting bored of it, I still think it's a great car. It's the fact i've had it 2 years now, not that i'm not enjoying it anymore. Had the new 1.8 been nice I'd probably just stick to the Yaris but i just really don't like it unfortunately.

[Red Yaris 54]

Yeah of course. Although I said i'm getting bored of it, I still think it's a great car. It's the fact i've had it 2 years now, not that i'm not enjoying it anymore. Had the new 1.8 been nice I'd probably just stick to the Yaris but i just really don't like it unfortunately.

Have you actually tried the 1.8 Yaris SR?.....................you may be pleasantly surprised

[yaris_girl]

It's nothing to do with the power etc, I don't like the look of it all.

[sphinktar1988]

i was like that at first but ive really came round to the looks of it

aye i duno wat id do with out my yaris unless it was replaced by an audi rs4 in red or a lambo :P

donations?

[T V O R]

Sounds like you have your heart set on a Fiesta ST

[yaris_girl]

I think so too :D

Just got to see it for real though.

[tehl337]

i've seen ST anfter ST after ST at santa pod. all giving slower times than yaris Tsports, but i agree the new yaris SR looks crap lol

[Mat-O]

Yeah I hate the new SR, and it seems slow for the power too as it's slower than the old TS.

Wait until 2009, that new fiesta verve concept looks awesome.

[T V O R]

Funny how a lot of people dislike the new SR and yet spend £100’s on making their cars appear similar :D

[Mat-O]

Which ones look like the new SR?

[Red Yaris 54]

Funny how a lot of people dislike the new SR and yet spend £100’s on making their cars appear similar :D

Would you care to qualify what you mean by that........................Who, and how? :)

[Matty]

I bet you'll be disapointed when you drive the ST. :)