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It was on a recent review of the Fiesta ST i saw, the journos asked the same question and that was the response he got.
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The 2015 model is the my2014.5 which just got updated, I dont think there is going to be any changes for at least another year now
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Expect the MY15.75 this year. No idea on spec yet.
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two more questions
1) is Germany or Thailand make the Fiesta ST? 2) gap between second the third gear... how bad is it? |
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FiST is German, rest of the range (I believe) is Thai. No noticeable gap between second and third for me, before or after tune and short-shifter...
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Is there really any appreciable difference between the two factories? Have you actually sat a FiST and a Thai one side by side and compared? Would be interesting, I think some times to much is made of where its screwed together.
Both factories should run similar tolerances and use the same (more or less) common parts?
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![]() So, yes, the performance models come from Germany, but no, it's not an Audi factory.
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I was so impressed that when I wanted to treat myself to some performance. I went straight out and bought the ST, didn't consider a Polo GTI or Swift Sports or anything else for a second. Been smiling ever since. P.S. Walked past some Toyota's and just kept walking ![]()
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Similar story for me, bought a WS Zetec as a run about and loved it so much I bought an ST sight unseen, no test drive (salesman was perplexed)
Driving out of the dealership I instantly knew....Best. Decision. Ever. |
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Though they did improve the useless A/C the WS has. |
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There is no Thai FIST. Regardless one is a 3 door (German ST) and the other (Thai Fiesta) is a 5 door. 3 door is stiffer. |
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Are the U.S. Ones five door? Just have a memory that they, Mexican built I think, are five door. Which would be very interesting compared to the 3 door. A bit more practical for a lot of people. |
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I think the US STs are also built in Germany vs Mexico for the regular Fiestas.
Hatchbacks are just less popular in the US so they opted for a more practical 5 door version, I imagine. Picking up a Race Red ST on Tuesday. Haven't driven a manual since the Evo in 2009.. so fingers crossed I don't stall the engine leaving the showroom :P |
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Thanks for the welcome..
I live in Brisbane now but am driving to the Gold Coast for work. I am trading in an MY12.5 Tiguan 155TSI - which I bought when I was working in Sydney and thought I wanted more room to haul stuff. I really thought the GTI engine would give me some thrills but the car just felt uninvolving. I had more fun in my wife's MY11 77TSI Golf with a tiny 1.2 turbocharged engine ;) Anyway, I was itchy for a change and wanted something fun without too much money - and was looking at the Polo GTI at first - but it was just insane how much it cost - and once you started piling on the options - it is just unbelievable. Then I started seeing reviews pitching the Fiesta ST against the Polo and that piqued my interest ;) can't believe how much fun this tiny car is. I test drove the Fiesta before getting the Golf in 2011 but the build on the base Fiesta and the rear drum brakes were deal breakers then - so it made me overlook the ST initially ![]() |
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If you're keen on meeting fellow owners, and are on Facebook, check out SEQ Euro Fast Ford. We're a very social crew and have regular meets and cruises, with the occasional track time as well...
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Just had a look at my car - didn't realise there were the grey finish as well. Nice ;)
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Thanks for the heads up. I remember watching a Motortrend? video which mentioned they were sourcing the US cars from Europe and that the car was identical to the European specs. Might have been before they started production in Mexico.
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Just picked up the car. Been a real joy to drive stick after so long. The clutch and gearbox is great fun and rewarding to boot. You do sit a fair bit taller because of the Recaros but the visibility has been great and I have not had too much of an issue to heel-toe. The throttle response is fun. It feels like a feisty Jack Russell - small but darting with the craziest amount of energy.
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Nice one... fastest colour too!
I'm just ****ed off that they all come with Rado Grey wheels now. I'm gonna have to get mine painted. I rather liked being the only one...!!
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Sex on 4 rubber things...
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Looks great and love the Rado Grey wheels.
It's screaming out for a front splitter. ![]() ![]()
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I am already scraping the front bumper now. not sure i could survive an added lip
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