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Old 13 January 2009, 08:32 PM
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Wink Fancy getting into something a bit more......opinions please

Ok I am looking at maybe a Focus ST-3 2 door....Has to have all the toys, and they seem to be great value at the moment...
They seem to have good reviews and was wondering if anyone on here had any experiences or opinions......I know its a Scoob forum, but hey I am sure would get bised opinions on Ford forum

Dont tell me they are thirsty I currently run a 4.4 Vogue

Which is up for peanuts.....

Thanks for any opinions Dan
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You should get a few replies as some have them already & the ST's get a good reception
Old 13 January 2009, 08:49 PM
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wait for bibo mate. pretty sure he had the use of one for a while courtesy of work. think tiny is also talking of getting one.

what age is the range?
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52 plate l322 vogue fully loaded
Old 13 January 2009, 09:36 PM
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sounds nice. bit out of my price range though. was thinking of getting one to replace the bm.
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Morning....

Yep had one through work .... I was very impressed....

OK, it's only FWD (yawn lol), but there's more to life than that and plenty of fun to be had!!!!

Also driven the RS a few times and I'm still not 100% on if it's worth twice the price....? (not used it properly yet though!!!!) ST is good value.

As you said very cheap at the moment... Let me know if I can help...

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Originally Posted by bibo_boy
Morning....

Yep had one through work .... I was very impressed....

OK, it's only FWD (yawn lol), but there's more to life than that and plenty of fun to be had!!!!

Also driven the RS a few times and I'm still not 100% on if it's worth twice the price....? (not used it properly yet though!!!!) ST is good value.

As you said very cheap at the moment... Let me know if I can help...
free use of one and the test track will do
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Originally Posted by mneame
free use of one and the test track will do
Matt, I'll put you on the list for a "driving job" later in the year if you want
Old 14 January 2009, 11:09 AM
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Originally Posted by bibo_boy
Matt, I'll put you on the list for a "driving job" later in the year if you want
I watching
Old 14 January 2009, 11:50 AM
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Originally Posted by bibo_boy
Matt, I'll put you on the list for a "driving job" later in the year if you want


Old 14 January 2009, 11:55 AM
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This thread has a bit of feedback from owners.

https://www.scoobynet.com/other-marq...-focus-st.html

My friend had a white ST2 when they first came out. Lovely car. I was quite impressed. Wasn't quite as quick as I expected but I guess that's what the RS is for.

I know you said don't mention it, but he was getting worse MPG's than my scoob, one of the reasons he sold it!

No matter how he seemed to drive it, it seemed to average 18mpg. Not great.....but probably no worse than a 4.4 litre Range Rover!
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Originally Posted by Spec'c'57
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Old 14 January 2009, 09:34 PM
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