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The St Facelift: Have Ford Fumbled The Ball?
Survey on the new facelifted ST
Design: Do you like the new look?
Yes, it looks great [ 206 ] ** [46.82%]
I'm indifferent to it [ 113 ] ** [25.68%]
No, it looks like a mish-mash [ 99 ] ** [22.50%]
I didn't know they'd taken Stevie Wonder on at the Design Studio?! [ 22 ] ** [5.00%]
Interior: Fake carbon-fibre look, gearstick & starter button? (Multiple choice)
I like it [ 207 ] ** [39.20%]
It looks like a Halfords reject you'd expect to see in a McDonalds car-park on a Saturday night [ 146 ] ** [27.65%]
Starter button? What's the point if it's more of a faff to start than simply using the key?! [ 91 ] ** [17.23%]
And whilst you're at it, I'll have the old stereo back as well please! [ 84 ] ** [15.91%]
Most importantly: would you trade in your CURRENT ST for the new one?
Yes, I'd swap at some point [ 114 ] ** [26.70%]
Me? Yes, it's already on order and I can't wait!! [ 64 ] ** [14.99%]
I'd think about it when the time comes [ 124 ] ** [29.04%]
That ugly heap? Not a chance, I'm blowing the money on mods for the one I've already got! [ 64 ] ** [14.99%]
Buy another Ford? Not unless they release an RS (and it's not as ugly as the Mk2.5) [ 51 ] ** [11.94%]
Never, I'll not be buying a Blue Oval again if this is where it's going. [ 10 ] ** [2.34%]
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post 16 Dec 2007, 04:42 PM
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As above really. I think Ford have made a bit of a mistake with the new Mk2.5, and we're they people they really need to be appealing to as we're already MORE likely to buy another one when the time comes.

Personally? I won't be buying one if I have to change it before the Mk3 comes out, or they bring out a (better-looking) RS. I'll be getting into something German next year most likely, then...


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post 16 Dec 2007, 08:26 PM
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to be honest i hated the mk2 focus when it came out i'll see if it grows on me


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post 16 Dec 2007, 09:41 PM
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For me, so many of the changes look like a backwards step, though!


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post 16 Dec 2007, 09:54 PM
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i will wait and see it in the flesh before i decide
i had the mondeo st220 prior to two focus st's and that was a fine car
depending on what ford do with the new mondeo st wise i may go for one of those but i am blinded by the fact that i get a good deal on them
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post 16 Dec 2007, 10:12 PM
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i dont like the fog lights.the interior is a backwards step...

the radio looks like its an aftermarket fit and doesnt fit the console space either.


gear stick is yuck also..




and push start button......??
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post 16 Dec 2007, 10:20 PM
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QUOTE(telboy @ 16 Dec 2007, 10:54 PM) *
i will wait and see it in the flesh before i decide
i had the mondeo st220 prior to two focus st's and that was a fine car
depending on what ford do with the new mondeo st wise i may go for one of those but i am blinded by the fact that i get a good deal on them

There's no new Mondeo ST coming. You can get the 2.5T engine in it, that's all.


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post 17 Dec 2007, 07:34 AM
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Does anyone actually like ANY car when it is facelifted though??? They always look wrong and out of proportion IMO. Once they have been out a few months though and you see plenty of them on the road, they never seem as bad as you first thought


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post 17 Dec 2007, 07:57 AM
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QUOTE(BogeysST @ 16 Dec 2007, 09:26 PM) *
to be honest i hated the mk2 focus when it came out i'll see if it grows on me


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post 17 Dec 2007, 10:02 AM
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Amazing, I post that I'll be defecting to Audi unless I get to see a new rs.gif and lo and behold; the following day Ford announce a new rs.gif for me.. lol.gif


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post 17 Dec 2007, 11:32 AM
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QUOTE(Gav @ 17 Dec 2007, 12:02 PM) *
Amazing, I post that I'll be defecting to Audi unless I get to see a new rs.gif and lo and behold; the following day Ford announce a new rs.gif for me.. lol.gif


I think you have confused Audi as well as the RS TT is still being muted.
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post 17 Dec 2007, 11:50 AM
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interior looks better imo, but only if its keyless so you can jump in and press the start button without faffing with keys, otherwise its chavtastic


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post 17 Dec 2007, 12:25 PM
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I really like it! The front end reminds me of the Volvo XC30 which I think is nice looking (from the front - the rear is butt ugly) and I'll definitely be getting one at some point thumbsup.gif
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The interior is awful in comparison to the current model.

Horrible skinny looking gearstick, grey metal that looks out of place on the dash and the door trim/glovebox is so cheap looking. Don't even get me started on that chavy carbon fibre.

I think the exterior changes are great however.

Overall i'm really disappointed, as I love the interior of the current model and I think they've taken a big step back if this is what the final production model will be like...
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