Say Hi to Charlotte! My New ST!

"K-Roll-PorscheTamer" (k-roll390)
03/22/2014 at 10:34 • Filed to: Focus ST

She's finally mine hahaha!

I picked her up at Dean Sellers Ford yesterday evening(hence the sunny pictures because it rained soon after...) I spent 6 hours last night learning how she drives, what to do, and not to do, to do later!

The best part is, I've successfully tamed the manual in my short time driving her! It's not that hard! It's a hoot and pleasure to drive and she rides the rough roads and bumps much more comfortably than my Astra! I'm also quite glad I got the ST1 package rather than the ST2 or 3 with Recaros; the cloth seats have enough bolstering for daily driving and commuting, and can do pretty decent around corners. But for something like Auto-X, you'll need the Recaros as those cloth seats can only go so far in holding you in. Also, I didn't need myford touch and actually prefer the Nokia-style dash; I guess I just love complexity. She's definitely a keeper!

There will be mods, and a review in the future!

As per my Porsche love and new-found love of the ST, here are two pics!

The 964 is beautiful no matter what the haters say!(I will be addressing that in a future post)

And a Focus ST!

DISCUSSION (59)

Brian Silvestro > K-Roll-PorscheTamer
03/22/2014 at 10:35

Fuck yeah man!

jkm7680 > K-Roll-PorscheTamer
03/22/2014 at 10:35

I now lust after your car. Nice buy!

K-Roll-PorscheTamer > Brian Silvestro
03/22/2014 at 10:38

Fuck yeah indeed! When are you picking up your Fiesta ST?

Vince-The Roadside Mechanic > K-Roll-PorscheTamer
03/22/2014 at 10:38

Track Day Bro? gonna get some torque steer Bro? get some Yokohommas Bro? Bro Bro Bro Bro Bro Bro nice car.

K-Roll-PorscheTamer > jkm7680
03/22/2014 at 10:38

Thanks! Got a great deal on her too! It is one of the best cars for the money, power, and what you get if I'm honest. :)

jkm7680 > K-Roll-PorscheTamer
03/22/2014 at 10:40

Completely agree! Great deal for the power, and performance.

I'm torn between a Gti, Focus St, and a Wrx.

K-Roll-PorscheTamer > Vince-The Roadside Mechanic
03/22/2014 at 10:41

Haha Thanks! Not sure about track days, no where near that experienced, soo much torque steer! Gonna keep the Goodyear's too(my dad used to work for Goodyear so it's brand loyalty. :P

Brian Silvestro > K-Roll-PorscheTamer
03/22/2014 at 10:42

Maybe sometime during the summer, but the car I'm picking up hasn't been fully decided yet. I still have time to find the perfect car.

interrogator-chaplain > K-Roll-PorscheTamer
03/22/2014 at 10:43

Nice! Congrats on your new ride! May the roads be wide open and the speed traps minimal!

(And it seems Tiger has stopped shitting on IE users, huzzah!)

K-Roll-PorscheTamer > Brian Silvestro
03/22/2014 at 10:44

You do! I know I found mine, but you've got plenty of time! What else are you looking at?

K-Roll-PorscheTamer > interrogator-chaplain
03/22/2014 at 10:46

Thanks! and Huzzah indeed!

Kinja'd!!!

Tom McParland > K-Roll-PorscheTamer
03/22/2014 at 10:50

Congrats! Best color

Roberto G. > K-Roll-PorscheTamer
03/22/2014 at 10:51

Nice car but or the hood is not closed, or this gap is really excessive and should be set. I cannot believe that Ford designed it to be like that...

Kinja'd!!!

Brian Silvestro > K-Roll-PorscheTamer
03/22/2014 at 10:52

Well I found a couple of Z4 Ms at a local BMW dealer that I might look at. Other than that, the 1 Series and even a Miata could be possible.

Zipppy, Mazdurp builder, Probeski owner and former ricerboy > K-Roll-PorscheTamer
03/22/2014 at 10:53

"Hi Charlotte!"

K-Roll-PorscheTamer > Tom McParland
03/22/2014 at 10:54

Thanks Automatch! :)

It is the most perfect color for the ST; unless Orange was an option haha!

Luc - The Acadian Oppo > K-Roll-PorscheTamer
03/22/2014 at 10:56

Can you post a picture of the interior? I want to know what the cloth seats look like.

In Canada the Focus ST is only available in 1 trim level and it has Recaros. The only options is to add sunroof,navigation and an upgraded stereo.

K-Roll-PorscheTamer > Roberto G.
03/22/2014 at 10:57

From some angles it looks alright, from straight on, it's noticeable providing that you're actually analyzing the car. I'm not quite sure why it's designed like that either, no one on the forums can figure this out either...I've kinda grown use to it, a defining yet unnecessary feature if you ask me.

RobertBreedlove > K-Roll-PorscheTamer
03/22/2014 at 10:58

My puppy gets that look on his face, too!

K-Roll-PorscheTamer > Brian Silvestro
03/22/2014 at 10:58

I think this is when I say, "Get the Miata because Miata is best car!"? But I like the looks of the Z4 as funky as it looks to me. :P

K-Roll-PorscheTamer > Zipppy, Mazdurp builder, Probeski owner and former ricerboy
03/22/2014 at 11:00

She says "Hi" back!

K-Roll-PorscheTamer > Luc - The Acadian Oppo
03/22/2014 at 11:01

Canada gets the cloth Recaros right? Mine are just reupholstered SE seats from the regular Focus, But I'll get you a pic in a few, I'll post it up there!

LappingLuke > K-Roll-PorscheTamer
03/22/2014 at 11:04

Woohoo!! Exciting!

Luc - The Acadian Oppo > K-Roll-PorscheTamer
03/22/2014 at 11:07

no my friend leather Recaros only and the car starts @ $29,999.00. fully loaded it is just shy of 35k. I would much rather be able to buy a more basic one with cloth seats in the 24-25K range.

what it the starting price on a ST1 in the good ole US of A?

Brian Silvestro > K-Roll-PorscheTamer
03/22/2014 at 11:08

Yeah it's pretty cool, and with that S54 under the hood it should be pretty fun.

K-Roll-PorscheTamer > Luc - The Acadian Oppo
03/22/2014 at 11:09

My sticker says the starting price is $24,115, I got mine for a little under $22,500!

K-Roll-PorscheTamer > Luc - The Acadian Oppo
03/22/2014 at 11:11

Kinja'd!!!

Luc - The Acadian Oppo > K-Roll-PorscheTamer
03/22/2014 at 11:12

HOLY FUCK! WHAT A STEAL! I'm jealous for $22500 it's by far the best car for the money. in Canada you can't get a base model Fusion it is 22900 with hubcaps and unpainted plastic everywhere.

K-Roll-PorscheTamer > Brian Silvestro
03/22/2014 at 11:14

I bet! Curious, have you considered an FR-S or BRZ?

Luc - The Acadian Oppo > K-Roll-PorscheTamer
03/22/2014 at 11:14

that's perfect! everything you need and nothing you don't. for me all I need in a car is A/C,Cruise & Bluetooth.

Brian Silvestro > K-Roll-PorscheTamer
03/22/2014 at 11:16

Not really, I'd rather have a Fiesta ST than one of those to be honest.

K-Roll-PorscheTamer > Luc - The Acadian Oppo
03/22/2014 at 11:16

Ford's website says the base Fusion is $21,970. Do you guys get the Fiesta ST? It should be as low as the Fusion right? The Fiesta starts at $21,400 here!

K-Roll-PorscheTamer > Luc - The Acadian Oppo
03/22/2014 at 11:18

For the price and what you get, it's simply perfect, It was either Charlotte or a V6 Mustang; I think I chose well!

therevengeofthesaab (really likes pre-2005 hondas right now) > K-Roll-PorscheTamer
03/22/2014 at 11:19

The Fiesta ST starts at 24,999 but comes with Recaros and MyFordTouch Standard

K-Roll-PorscheTamer > Brian Silvestro
03/22/2014 at 11:19

Fair enough. What about another Boxster, or a Cayman?

Luc - The Acadian Oppo > K-Roll-PorscheTamer
03/22/2014 at 11:20

the Fiesta ST Starts at $24995 again with recaros only. but at least the Fiesta has 0% financing. the focus is 2.99% financing.

Luc - The Acadian Oppo > K-Roll-PorscheTamer
03/22/2014 at 11:24

you have definitely chose well. the mustang is useless(but i find every 2 door car useless). you will get way more respect by buying the highest model focus than the lowest model mustang even if they are the same price. the focus says that you like to have fun but you are mature enough to still be practical and the V6 Mustang says that you are too poor to buy a proper proper mustang.

Brian Silvestro > K-Roll-PorscheTamer
03/22/2014 at 11:25

That's also a possibility, if I can find one for the right price.

K-Roll-PorscheTamer > Luc - The Acadian Oppo
03/22/2014 at 11:25

Yeah, unfortunately we've got 3.77% APR, but we're gonna refinance it at some point. A trade-off at best.

Luc - The Acadian Oppo > K-Roll-PorscheTamer
03/22/2014 at 11:26

yeah but 22500 at 3.77 is still a way better deal than 30000 @ 2.99. your not making me any less jealous.

coriolis > K-Roll-PorscheTamer
03/22/2014 at 11:27

Nice colour choice ;)

Here's mine:

Kinja'd!!!

K-Roll-PorscheTamer > Brian Silvestro
03/22/2014 at 11:29

Or if you've got the "911 bug" like me every day of my life, I'm sure you can find a well-sorted out 996 for a good price; not sure what your budget is, but it's possible!

K-Roll-PorscheTamer > Luc - The Acadian Oppo
03/22/2014 at 11:30

Ah. These are facts.... What colors are you looking at?

K-Roll-PorscheTamer > coriolis
03/22/2014 at 11:31

I like! :P

and nice setting!

Luc - The Acadian Oppo > K-Roll-PorscheTamer
03/22/2014 at 11:35

blue is definitely the best color. I would buy the exact same ST1 in blue if it was available. I needed a 4 door car so I have a 2013 Fusion SE 1.6L with LUX package I got it for $26000.00 all in(over $6000 less that the focus ST) so far I'm happy with it so I'm not shopping for one but I would definitely get blue if I was buying.

K-Roll-PorscheTamer > Luc - The Acadian Oppo
03/22/2014 at 11:37

Blue is simply the best color IMO! If there was an actual orange rather than Tangerine Scream, I might have gotten that; but the blue is simply perfect!

M54B30 > K-Roll-PorscheTamer
03/22/2014 at 11:56

Nice! What did it all cost all said and and done?

K-Roll-PorscheTamer > M54B30
03/22/2014 at 11:58

A little under $22,500, $8500 down, 3.77%APR, $295/month for 60 months!

Brian Silvestro > K-Roll-PorscheTamer
03/22/2014 at 12:13

I've driven a 997 and it was FAST. So damn fun.

K-Roll-PorscheTamer > Brian Silvestro
03/22/2014 at 12:27

I need to find people in Michigan with 911s who will take me for a spin!

Stupidru > K-Roll-PorscheTamer
03/22/2014 at 12:27

Nice pickup! I'd consider one, but I have a thing for AWD and Stupidrus

K-Roll-PorscheTamer > Stupidru
03/22/2014 at 12:43

I've only driven FWD and a RWD wagon; but this is a genuine hoot to drive, it's worth considering!

wiffleballtony > K-Roll-PorscheTamer
03/22/2014 at 17:33

Congratulations! Ford pride!

K-Roll-PorscheTamer > wiffleballtony
03/22/2014 at 17:41

Thanks! She's my first Ford!

thebigbossyboss > K-Roll-PorscheTamer
03/23/2014 at 10:12

Awesome!

Paullubbock > K-Roll-PorscheTamer
03/24/2014 at 10:59

I have been looking at ST's also. I didn't know there was ST1,2,or 3? I thought they were either ST or not. I don't care for all the mytouch crap either.

K-Roll-PorscheTamer > Paullubbock
03/24/2014 at 11:10

I think it depends on where you're located. the ST1 has cloth seats(not Reccaros) and no MyFord Touch; the ST2 has partial-leather Recaros and MyFord Touch; and the ST3 has the full Recaros and MyFord Touch.

Paullubbock > K-Roll-PorscheTamer
03/24/2014 at 11:14

Thank you very much. I think I would be happy with the cloth seats and no myford touch as long as there was a noticeable price difference and all the mechanical s (suspension, engine, drive train, etc.) were the same as an ST3.

K-Roll-PorscheTamer > Paullubbock
03/24/2014 at 11:23

I've also heard that if you still want Recaros in an ST1 they're essentially bolt-ons in the front. If you can find someone who's willing/wanting to trade their Recaros then you're all set!

Here's the Ford Builder to spec out your own ST!

http://bp3.ford.com/2014-Ford-Focu…