Well I did it, I went out and got a Fiesta ST

"03mach1 - Now has a Fiesta ST" (03mach1)
06/09/2017 at 11:00 • Filed to: None

This car is nothing what I expected to get. And I absolutely love it.

My post history suggests I was looking at pretty much at Mustangs to replace my old one, but long story short finding my perfect car was proving 100% impossible without spending ludicrous amounts of money. So I played around with some other ideas, including storing the Mach 1 (Which would be way to expensive) and the idea of the FiST was born.

I had a blast on my test drive of the FiST, started realizing that it would actually be a logical car to have and planned to order one so I could enjoy the Mach 1 for another few months. I then went to sit in a Focus ST with Recaro’s at a local dealer when the salesman found nearly the exact car I wanted at another dealer. I wanted magnetic, Recaro’s and black wheels. No more or less. Later I did my own search and found that car, but in black at an Oklahoma dealer.

I went forward with it, I didn’t think it would work out and I didn’t want to deal with the pain of cleaning a black car anyway. I would get nothing for my trade and wouldn’t qualify for 0%. Until they gave me EXACTLY what I wanted for the Mach and I qualified for 0%. Better yet, the same car arrived at a closer dealer, but with the Ford Performance carbon fiber shift knob. I had to have the car.

So here it is, I hated to let the Mach 1 go, but for my last two or so years in college and my future this made way to much sense. I loved the Mach 1 and it was a hell of a first car but it’s time to move on. If all goes as planned, I can pay this car off in only a couple of years and get whatever I (Reasonably) want afterwards. I am also so proud of myself for being able to pull this off at my age, it took a lot of hard work. I never would have thought this possible a few years ago.

Anyway enough text, more pictures. This car is ridiculous fun.

Edit: And here’s the knob! It looks even cooler in person.

DISCUSSION (38)

PanchoVilleneuve ST > 03mach1 - Now has a Fiesta ST
06/09/2017 at 11:07

ONE OF US

Mr. FiSTer of Team FiST Fetish > 03mach1 - Now has a Fiesta ST
06/09/2017 at 11:07

Hell yeah, dude. I had mine for 3 years and loved it, I just traded it for a ‘17 Mustang. The FiST is so confident and just makes you feel so good every time you get behind the wheel. Congrats!

Jordan and the Slowrunner, Boomer Intensifies > 03mach1 - Now has a Fiesta ST
06/09/2017 at 11:08

I want to feel the carbon knob, because the stock is actually really well weighted. Congrats!

Chariotoflove > 03mach1 - Now has a Fiesta ST
06/09/2017 at 11:09

So glad for you. Getting what you want is good, but getting it at the deal you want is great.

EL_ULY > 03mach1 - Now has a Fiesta ST
06/09/2017 at 11:17

cooooooooooooooooooooooooooool!!!!!!!!!!!!

I have some Of Happenings later today as well

razorbeamteam > 03mach1 - Now has a Fiesta ST
06/09/2017 at 11:23

Mark me down as jealous. I’ve been looking at these for some time even though my 10 year old A4 has no issues and is a great highway cruiser. I’ll just have to live vicariously through oppo. What else is new

AddictedToM3s - Drives a GC > 03mach1 - Now has a Fiesta ST
06/09/2017 at 11:24

Congrats and well done! It’s an awesome feeling when you’re able to buy your first new car. Enjoy it in good health, man.

JawzX2, Boost Addict. 1.6t, 2.7tt, 4.2t > 03mach1 - Now has a Fiesta ST
06/09/2017 at 11:29

Welcome to the club! Enjoy that versatile, quick, surprisingly efficient little bag of giggles!

Nisman > 03mach1 - Now has a Fiesta ST
06/09/2017 at 11:33

Dope! But you forgot to post a photo of your knob :(

03mach1 - Now has a Fiesta ST > Mr. FiSTer of Team FiST Fetish
06/09/2017 at 12:07

Thanks! It’s crazy how much confidence I had while driving this thing. On the test drive of another two cars I did things I didn’t think I could.

03mach1 - Now has a Fiesta ST > JawzX2, Boost Addict. 1.6t, 2.7tt, 4.2t
06/09/2017 at 12:08

We’ll have to see about efficiency, I only have 200 some odd miles on it but the MPG monitor is still showing 23! We’ll see if I can do better.

03mach1 - Now has a Fiesta ST > Chariotoflove
06/09/2017 at 12:09

The whole deal worked out so smoothly it was like it was meant to be. It’s such a great feeling.

03mach1 - Now has a Fiesta ST > EL_ULY
06/09/2017 at 12:09

Well I can’t wait to hear them!

03mach1 - Now has a Fiesta ST > Jordan and the Slowrunner, Boomer Intensifies
06/09/2017 at 12:10

It feels really good, I like it a lot because it reminds me of the one in my Mustang and I love that style.

03mach1 - Now has a Fiesta ST > Nisman
06/09/2017 at 12:11

Just posted it! I can’t believe I forgot about that.

Kinja'd!!!

03mach1 - Now has a Fiesta ST > razorbeamteam
06/09/2017 at 12:12

I was going through the same thing, my Mustang was in great shape but with the way the deal came together I had to get the car. Surprisingly no regrets!

Jordan and the Slowrunner, Boomer Intensifies > 03mach1 - Now has a Fiesta ST
06/09/2017 at 12:20

With a tune, stop and go traffic, and constant abuse, I still average 28.

gawdzillla > 03mach1 - Now has a Fiesta ST
06/09/2017 at 12:21

i’d have gone for a FOST

03mach1 - Now has a Fiesta ST > gawdzillla
06/09/2017 at 12:36

I test drove both back to back. I thought I would have liked it more because I liked the extra power, but in reality it just led to a lot of torque steer and I found the FiST more entertaining. Plus I paid less for it.

03mach1 - Now has a Fiesta ST > Jordan and the Slowrunner, Boomer Intensifies
06/09/2017 at 12:38

That’s crazy impressive. I’m still freaking out about going more than 170 miles on a full tank. And the FiST has a smaller tank than the Mustang did! It took me 60 miles just to move the gas needle from F.

Jordan and the Slowrunner, Boomer Intensifies > 03mach1 - Now has a Fiesta ST
06/09/2017 at 12:41

I’ve squeezed 400 out of a tank before.

03mach1 - Now has a Fiesta ST > Jordan and the Slowrunner, Boomer Intensifies
06/09/2017 at 12:46

My fuel savings could nearly triple. I can’t wait to pay less at the pump.

Jordan and the Slowrunner, Boomer Intensifies > gawdzillla
06/09/2017 at 13:01

The FiST is significantly more fun.

JawzX2, Boost Addict. 1.6t, 2.7tt, 4.2t > Jordan and the Slowrunner, Boomer Intensifies
06/09/2017 at 13:10

If I’m out of the city on secondary roads I routinely break 400 on a tank.

Speed > Nisman
06/09/2017 at 13:26

This would be so questionable out of context

LedRobster > 03mach1 - Now has a Fiesta ST
06/09/2017 at 13:26

Even if you don’t plan any other mods, I highly recommend one of the short shift adapters out there. Mountune or Boomba are both quality. Even after all the other stuff I have strapped on mine the short shifter was one of the best/cheapest mods I’ve done.

JawzX2, Boost Addict. 1.6t, 2.7tt, 4.2t > 03mach1 - Now has a Fiesta ST
06/09/2017 at 13:39

That was exactly my finding, most of the time the extra power in the FoST just means more torque-steer. Also, since the FoST is heavier, it’s sprung a little firmer than the FiST, and on crappy Vermont roads that makes a big difference. I also like the clutch feel on the FiST better. I too drove both and ended up picking the FiST as the more fun, traffic-friendly car and also a couple thousand cheaper.

JawzX2, Boost Addict. 1.6t, 2.7tt, 4.2t > PanchoVilleneuve ST
06/09/2017 at 13:41

Kinja'd!!!

Wrong Wheel Drive (41%) > Jordan and the Slowrunner, Boomer Intensifies
06/09/2017 at 13:51

Doesn’t a tune usually help mileage?

Wrong Wheel Drive (41%) > 03mach1 - Now has a Fiesta ST
06/09/2017 at 13:54

I’m curious to find out what these will end up being like with 100k+ miles on them. Or after 150k or 200k. Long term reliability never seems to be Ford’s strong suit.

03mach1 - Now has a Fiesta ST > LedRobster
06/09/2017 at 13:56

I’m not quite sure if I’m doing a short throw yet, I do kind of miss how tight my short throw was in the Mustang though so I might look for one. Is the adapter easy to install?

03mach1 - Now has a Fiesta ST > Wrong Wheel Drive (41%)
06/09/2017 at 14:00

Knock on wood but the car feels pretty durable all around so far but only time will tell. My Mustang was rock solid at 115K after performing its maintenance.

Jordan and the Slowrunner, Boomer Intensifies > Wrong Wheel Drive (41%)
06/09/2017 at 14:14

Depends on the car, and the snake oil salesman. In this case, and in most gasoline powered vehicle’s case, no.