Dude, you are killing me. First, your style and delivery in reviews is great! The calm, relaxed demeanor is something that a lot of youtubers lack and I highly appreciate your focused and informative speaking style. Second, my very local dealer has one of these optioned to the hilt just like the yellow ST3 in your other video a few months back. I am going to go and check it out tomorrow. I’ve admired these cars for years, but have always had a desire for more power and have gone through three STIs as well, an ‘04 sedan, an ‘08 hatch and a ‘12 sedan, all modded to Stg 2 plus. I’ve also recently run through a ‘14 C7 Z51, a ‘16 V60 Polestar and a ‘16 SRT392 Challenger. My current DD is an ‘18 RS 3. Needless to say, I like cars. I’m looking for something to put my kid into within three to four years and these STs fit the bill while giving me something fun to drive in the mean time. While the RS 3 is a tech-laden rocket ship (mine’s fully-loaded minus the CC brakes), once you get over the power on tap, it is a sterile and unengaged driving experience. Yes, a DCT is much faster in spirited driving, but in the everyday and up to a moderate hustle, I shift faster and more smoothly than any DCT. The ST looks like a joy to drive based on how effortless your in-car review was. I’m a big fan of AWD and as much as I want to love the STI Type RA, I just can’t and feel like Subaru is really starting to let enthusiasts down, but I still want to get back to an “analog” driving experience. There’s a few ‘18 RSs still hanging around, but I’m not quite ready to give up on the Audi just yet. Same with the Golf R, not exciting enough. What’s your long-term thoughts on the ST from a reliability standpoint? I figure this car will need to go about eight years to get my son through college. With the current incentives, I am being impulsively drawn to grabbing one of these while I still can, modding it for my use and returning it to stock when I hand it down. Seems that even if I blew it up, a short block is a pittance compared to the $30K engine in my RS 3 which I am reluctant to mod.
Thank you so much for your compliments! I appreciate being able to share my car passion with other enthusiasts! I feel Subaru has letting down enthusiasts including myself for a few years now. I am hoping that 2020 will bring some great changes. The Focus ST is a great car. My wife has a 2017 and with 13,000 miles we have not had one issue. The car is a dream to drive on a regular basis. Even better than my Focus RS. I think for the price you really can't do any better. You would be surprised how strong the block is in the ST. It's actually stronger than in the RS. I say you should jump on it if the price is right and it would be a great first car for your son! Let me know if you have anymore questions!
Raiti's Rides I bought it. Triple Yellow ST3. $6K off sticker and couldn’t pass it up. GREAT transmission and reminds a lot of my old EP3 Civic Si hatch just WAY nicer. I will have fun with this and leave the RS 3 alone so that I don’t risk a TD1. Having the ST now has convinced me not to trade the RS 3 in on an RS. It’s nice and the ICE is fantastic, but not German nice. As an aside, there was a Leadfoot GT350 on the showroom floor they were trying to hoodwink me in to buying as well. LOL. So badass. I’m going to keep an eye on it as we get closer to winter and see what they can do. My heart falls for American V8s every time.
Got mine last July. Triple Yellow ST1 with the option wheels. Love the car and will never go back to an automatic ever again. Just such a fun car to drive.
The shape of that shifter in the Focus ST/RS and the Fiesta ST is so much better than my STI. It's the little things that make a difference. The gearbox is great on those cars too.
It seems like Ford designed that shifter knowing that you'll be pushing up into 3rd and 5th with your palm and down with your fingers. It's really exquisite. But I agree you can't beat that gearbox in the STI.
Get a 2nd job people! Last year! no more! get the ST3! I have 2013 ST 3 tangerine and a have no regrets. I haven't herd of any major problems. I haven't had any and I'm going on 6 years. Great vid!
Keith Freeman MSRP is 31k, I talked them to invoice price, 26k, then told them I want tint and undercoating free, and got the extended warranty (6 year/100k) down to 1k instead of 2.5k, and final out the door was exactly 28k. Ok bud
Derek Gardin It’s their last year, they need to get rid of them. Plus if you know how a dealership works, they get huge bonuses for a certain amount of ST’s they sale. So them loosing a couple grand is nothing when they get 10x that much back from ford. Oh, and I forgot to mention the ford incentive that was going on, ford was doing 3k off MSRP. You want proof I’ll send you my total, give me your email.
Love those wheels; they'd look good on many cars. Something to consider regarding the headlights is that an owner could install 3rd party LED bulbs to replace the base halogens. I'm thinking that the cloth inserts on those ST2 will breath better with longer trips and spirited driving
Such a shame these cars won’t be around much longer. Affordable performance cars are getting rarer. It would be great if Chevy picked up the slack and put the camaro’s turbo 4 in the sonic or the Cruze hatchback. Maybe bring back the Z24 name but as a real track worthy performer not a sticker and fake scoop car!
I test drove the focus st and fiesta st. They are a fun car! My gripe for both cars is the clutch. I have a 2013 subaru WRX and the clutch is nice weighted. I downshift rev match no problem. For focus and fiesta st, the clutch seems extremely light like vw gti clutch. Is it me or you experience the same?
Kevin Kester no it is not just you with the clutch description. I had the same issue from my STI to my RS. The pickup is very early in the travel of the pedal. It’s weird at first but just like anything else you get used to it. The Subaru STI pedals are perfectly place for heel-toe downshifting!
Yes buy it before its gone. It's a great bang for the buck. But after doing lots of research I'm now leaning away from the Focus and STI, and I'm really into the overall inside and out of the Golf R. Maybe tomorrow It will change again lol.
I drive 70 miles one way to work each day so the overall fit and finish I think is becoming more important to me. While the outside styling is just MEH to me, the AWD, interior, and $1000 bucks away from making it 400HP is pretty intriguing to me. I think there will still be plenty of RS's laying around if I want to pick one up, I'm just a little hesitant about it being my daily driver with a lot of the videos that talk about the ride quality. While i'm used to a stiff ride in my 2012 Civic SI due to the shocks being shot (238k miles) all the talk about teeth rattling stiff suspension on the RS scares me a bit lol I will have to give one a test drive before I make a final, final decision lol. I love the RS though.
Thanks! Good question on the color. I like the blue, I like the red... I have seen a purple, orange, & green that are available up in Canada I think from some videos I have watched on the R. As of right now the Volkswagen website only shows Red, Blue, Black,Grey, & white for the US. Right now I'm leaning Red. Make a understated car pop a little with color I'm thinking. The practical side of me says get Grey so that it don't show all the dirt in the winter time lol. But I think it looks great in Red.
Yeah the red looks great and the Lapis Blue is really HOT! I don't know if those custom colors will be available here in the States. Now the next question......... DSG or Manual?
Detroit area dealers are selling the St1's for around $19,000 right now and there's a ton of them on the lots. I bought a '17 last year for $20,000 delivered, drove it less than 500 miles and resold it for almost the same amount. I was coming out of a 15 Mustang GT and the Focus felt cheap and crude in comparison. Also, the 'Stang had twin power seats--even in its base version of the GT--while the ST1 (and 2 with the Recaros) don't. When you're sitting on the floor as it is, it's nice to have the powered option to increase your height and other adjustments (they do have a manual lever type seat raiser, but it seems crude and I don't think the passenger seat is provided that). And, if you're inclined to go all the way and get the ST3 pkg, the passenger seat is still manual, and now you're closer to $30,000 with maybe a discount to $26,000. All in all I guess it's a decent hot-hatch for the younger generation and there is some practicality associated with having the 4 doors and a rear hatch for hauling stuff. Just wasn't for me.
Great review Joe I owned the revised ST3 it’s a nice package I was never a fan of the triple yellow I think Ford had better options as far as a premium paint selection.
What type of roof rack do you use to haul the kayaks on your wife’s st? I am interested in grabbing an ST but the placement of the exhaust won’t allow for a hitch and there are no mount points for a roof rack.
My guess is that you and your wife will keep the Focus. The 1970s is def when the term hot hatch term was born. Prob you may be right. The VW Golf Mk1 GTi that was released in 1976 was also the hot hatch with that punchy 1.6L mechanicial fuel injected engine. Which makes to a pocket rocket for a 2000lbs car. Nice review.
Looked at a couple of Focus ST's yesterday at a local Ford dealer and they both listed, MSRP, at just over $25,000. I could not believe what I was seeing. Thought these things were going for over $40,000.
hungrr08 that’s funny because many don’t like that color. I was actually thinking of getting a yellow focus ST, but when I asked my friends and family for opinions the majority didn’t like it. So I just went with one of my other favorite color magnetic grey
I’m sure Ford has studied the demise of the car/sedan and coupe. Personally I think Ford is making a mistake getting rid of all cars except the Stang! Keep the Focus = gasoline goes to $8 a gallon and guess what your Focus would be in demand. SUV’s are great I have an Explorer limited but there will be a time when folks get burnt out of SUVs.
Not to mention while most families will have an SUV or Crossover as their primary vehicle, most have more than one auto and the second one is very liable to be a car.
Heel-toe is horrible in this car 😭 but thank god for aftermarket support. And should mention to any new st buyer, they definitely need to do a aftermarket motor mount. I'm at 11k and can definitely tell I need to buy one. Or maybe do a video of must haves for any new potential buyers.
I haven't heard of many major issues. Believe it or not but I heard if you drive the car and get one it from time to time it actually helps avoid that problem!
Firas Firas I like the power delivery better in the ST and the exterior looks. The interior in the GTI is a night and day difference. With new GTIs you are getting a longer warranty as well. You need to go take them both for a test drive.
I’ve noticed MK7 GTI’s are easier to make more power. If you want power I’d go with that. I got the ST because I personally like the look a little better.
a friend of mine took delivery of his 2019 base wrx a couple weeks ago and it honestly isn't anything to write home about. it cost him $38k CAD after all was said and done. what did all that money get him? a basic impreza interior, the subie turbo boxer and AWD. the styling hasn't changed at all and subie loves to jab the consumer with high interest rates and crazy mark-up pricing.
The drivetrain is what a Subaru is all about. They are getting better with their interiors. The 2020 WRX is suppose to be the next step in that momentum. They are fun cars to drive!
Option choices suck. What if someone only wants the recaros or sync 3 or a cold weather package? Everything is bundled into packages requiring you to spend more on things you might not want. 0-60 in 5.7? Why exaggerate?
If you are referring to the standard Focus, no. This has a wonderful slick shifting 6spd and I have never had an issue with my Focus RS or my wife's Focus ST. Please let me know if you have anymore questions!
Raiti's Rides damn it Ford! Lol oh well didn’t really want a sun roof that bad. I’m more upset I didn’t get the carbon fiber interior and the ambient lifting.
Donald Trump2020 this colour must be exclusive to the US built ST. European built cars have a colour called Tangerine Scream..a bright metallic orange. Not available in yellow...sadly!
MyDinosaurz 2018 focus st 2 doesn’t have navigation by its self. you need to have an android to connect to get nav by that or apple. if you have nav i would love to see that. it glitches like it does but that is just the signal booster i think cause it acts differently when plug phone in
Get a Mazdaspeed 3 their both the same car half the price. Ford let Mazda use the engine basically to work out the kinks which is why Mazdaspeed 3’s had many issues and Ford Focus st’s had very few. fyi on the bottom of Mazdaspeed 3 blocks were stamped Ford hmmmm lol.
Option packages suck. Forced to pay a lot more if all you want are recaros or sync 3 or just a cold weather package. 0-60 5.7? You exagerated a bit on this. Sounding a little phony
Dude, you are killing me. First, your style and delivery in reviews is great! The calm, relaxed demeanor is something that a lot of youtubers lack and I highly appreciate your focused and informative speaking style. Second, my very local dealer has one of these optioned to the hilt just like the yellow ST3 in your other video a few months back. I am going to go and check it out tomorrow.
I’ve admired these cars for years, but have always had a desire for more power and have gone through three STIs as well, an ‘04 sedan, an ‘08 hatch and a ‘12 sedan, all modded to Stg 2 plus. I’ve also recently run through a ‘14 C7 Z51, a ‘16 V60 Polestar and a ‘16 SRT392 Challenger. My current DD is an ‘18 RS 3. Needless to say, I like cars.
I’m looking for something to put my kid into within three to four years and these STs fit the bill while giving me something fun to drive in the mean time. While the RS 3 is a tech-laden rocket ship (mine’s fully-loaded minus the CC brakes), once you get over the power on tap, it is a sterile and unengaged driving experience. Yes, a DCT is much faster in spirited driving, but in the everyday and up to a moderate hustle, I shift faster and more smoothly than any DCT. The ST looks like a joy to drive based on how effortless your in-car review was.
I’m a big fan of AWD and as much as I want to love the STI Type RA, I just can’t and feel like Subaru is really starting to let enthusiasts down, but I still want to get back to an “analog” driving experience. There’s a few ‘18 RSs still hanging around, but I’m not quite ready to give up on the Audi just yet. Same with the Golf R, not exciting enough.
What’s your long-term thoughts on the ST from a reliability standpoint? I figure this car will need to go about eight years to get my son through college. With the current incentives, I am being impulsively drawn to grabbing one of these while I still can, modding it for my use and returning it to stock when I hand it down. Seems that even if I blew it up, a short block is a pittance compared to the $30K engine in my RS 3 which I am reluctant to mod.
Thank you so much for your compliments! I appreciate being able to share my car passion with other enthusiasts! I feel Subaru has letting down enthusiasts including myself for a few years now. I am hoping that 2020 will bring some great changes. The Focus ST is a great car. My wife has a 2017 and with 13,000 miles we have not had one issue. The car is a dream to drive on a regular basis. Even better than my Focus RS. I think for the price you really can't do any better. You would be surprised how strong the block is in the ST. It's actually stronger than in the RS. I say you should jump on it if the price is right and it would be a great first car for your son! Let me know if you have anymore questions!
Raiti's Rides I bought it. Triple Yellow ST3. $6K off sticker and couldn’t pass it up. GREAT transmission and reminds a lot of my old EP3 Civic Si hatch just WAY nicer. I will have fun with this and leave the RS 3 alone so that I don’t risk a TD1. Having the ST now has convinced me not to trade the RS 3 in on an RS. It’s nice and the ICE is fantastic, but not German nice.
As an aside, there was a Leadfoot GT350 on the showroom floor they were trying to hoodwink me in to buying as well. LOL. So badass. I’m going to keep an eye on it as we get closer to winter and see what they can do. My heart falls for American V8s every time.
brad w thanks for sharing about your new car! I want a GT350 so badly.
Got mine last July. Triple Yellow ST1 with the option wheels. Love the car and will never go back to an automatic ever again. Just such a fun car to drive.
Congrats! I really love the color on the ST! You really hit the nail on the head!
In March I picked up a 2018 Focus ST3 in Magnetic Grey with the upgraded wheels for $27,895. I absolutely love the car and have a ton of fun with it.
Oh hey its Josh congrats on your new ST! You got one of my favorite colors available on the ST! 😊🏆
I ended up leasing a 2018 st1 for 178 a month. I know, leasing is terrible, but that is a awesome price for such a fun car
You did really well! That is a great payment for A LOT of car! What color did you get?
Raiti's Rides thanks! I got blue metallic. I wanted to get either the yellow or the chili red, but the blue stood out so much
Well congrats! I hope she brings you plenty of smiles per miles!
Raiti's Rides thanks! She already has. Almost 4000 miles on her already, and I love it more every day
That is awesome!
The shape of that shifter in the Focus ST/RS and the Fiesta ST is so much better than my STI. It's the little things that make a difference. The gearbox is great on those cars too.
I agree with you on both accounts. I'll be honest though I do miss the STI shifter!
It seems like Ford designed that shifter knowing that you'll be pushing up into 3rd and 5th with your palm and down with your fingers. It's really exquisite. But I agree you can't beat that gearbox in the STI.
J Wake thanks for your really great comments. I love sharing ideas!
I'm binging on these videos 😍 can't wait to purchase mine this month.
I am so glad they are helping! Let me know if you have any questions!
Get a 2nd job people! Last year! no more! get the ST3! I have 2013 ST 3 tangerine and a have no regrets. I haven't herd of any major problems. I haven't had any and I'm going on 6 years. Great vid!
Thank youso much for the compliment and just being blunt. It is a really great car!
I’ve got that same car. Just bought it last week. 2018 ST2 Triple Tri-Coat Yellow. Super fun car. Got mine for 28k instead of 31k
Congrats on your NEW ST! You did well with that price!
MyDinosaurz you over paid.
Keith Freeman MSRP is 31k, I talked them to invoice price, 26k, then told them I want tint and undercoating free, and got the extended warranty (6 year/100k) down to 1k instead of 2.5k, and final out the door was exactly 28k. Ok bud
MyDinosaurz that’s great you got all that for the price you paid!😊👍🏻
Derek Gardin It’s their last year, they need to get rid of them. Plus if you know how a dealership works, they get huge bonuses for a certain amount of ST’s they sale. So them loosing a couple grand is nothing when they get 10x that much back from ford. Oh, and I forgot to mention the ford incentive that was going on, ford was doing 3k off MSRP. You want proof I’ll send you my total, give me your email.
Love those wheels; they'd look good on many cars. Something to consider regarding the headlights is that an owner could install 3rd party LED bulbs to replace the base halogens. I'm thinking that the cloth inserts on those ST2 will breath better with longer trips and spirited driving
Thanks for your great perspective and insight!
Nice, well done Raiti's , you seen 2have a talent when it comes to cars and you know how to explained very Well!!!👍👍👍👍
I really appreciate you taking the time to go through my reviews! Do you have a Focus ST?
Such a shame these cars won’t be around much longer. Affordable performance cars are getting rarer. It would be great if Chevy picked up the slack and put the camaro’s turbo 4 in the sonic or the Cruze hatchback. Maybe bring back the Z24 name but as a real track worthy performer not a sticker and fake scoop car!
That would be a great idea! I remember when they use to have the Z24 Caviler and Beretta!
Raiti's Rides Yes I actually had a '95 Z26 Beretta 😊👍🏻
Is the Focus RS gone?
I test drove the focus st and fiesta st. They are a fun car! My gripe for both cars is the clutch. I have a 2013 subaru WRX and the clutch is nice weighted. I downshift rev match no problem. For focus and fiesta st, the clutch seems extremely light like vw gti clutch. Is it me or you experience the same?
Kevin Kester no it is not just you with the clutch description. I had the same issue from my STI to my RS. The pickup is very early in the travel of the pedal. It’s weird at first but just like anything else you get used to it. The Subaru STI pedals are perfectly place for heel-toe downshifting!
Yes buy it before its gone. It's a great bang for the buck. But after doing lots of research I'm now leaning away from the Focus and STI, and I'm really into the overall inside and out of the Golf R. Maybe tomorrow It will change again lol.
DJ Tony Romeo it’s tough! I remember changing my mind a lot as well. I do really like the interior in a Golf R!
I drive 70 miles one way to work each day so the overall fit and finish I think is becoming more important to me. While the outside styling is just MEH to me, the AWD, interior, and $1000 bucks away from making it 400HP is pretty intriguing to me. I think there will still be plenty of RS's laying around if I want to pick one up, I'm just a little hesitant about it being my daily driver with a lot of the videos that talk about the ride quality. While i'm used to a stiff ride in my 2012 Civic SI due to the shocks being shot (238k miles) all the talk about teeth rattling stiff suspension on the RS scares me a bit lol I will have to give one a test drive before I make a final, final decision lol. I love the RS though.
You bring up some really great points! Happy hunting! What color would you get the Golf R in?
Thanks! Good question on the color. I like the blue, I like the red... I have seen a purple, orange, & green that are available up in Canada I think from some videos I have watched on the R. As of right now the Volkswagen website only shows Red, Blue, Black,Grey, & white for the US. Right now I'm leaning Red. Make a understated car pop a little with color I'm thinking. The practical side of me says get Grey so that it don't show all the dirt in the winter time lol. But I think it looks great in Red.
Yeah the red looks great and the Lapis Blue is really HOT! I don't know if those custom colors will be available here in the States. Now the next question......... DSG or Manual?
Picked up my 18 in January. Keeping that shit for life.
Congrats! I know you are not alone! What color did you get?
Shadow black
The color looks great on the ST! Did you get an ST2?
Raiti's Rides ST1 but bought a friend's ST3 seats front and back and installed them. That with hyperblack Rota Grids it looks mean.
That is the way to do it! Well done!
ST2s up near me in Boston now for as low as 24k brand new, get em before they are gone!
I totally agree with that statement!
just picked up an st1 for 22k, love it so far.
Congrats and well done! What color did you get?
Raiti's Rides white and thanks!
Fantastic review,luckily Australia is getting the new Focus,can't wait
Derek Denton thank you so much for the compliment. You guys are lucky! 😔
Awesome review Joe, keep it up!
Thank you so much for watching and your awesome support!
Detroit area dealers are selling the St1's for around $19,000 right now and there's a ton of them on the lots. I bought a '17 last year for $20,000 delivered, drove it less than 500 miles and resold it for almost the same amount. I was coming out of a 15 Mustang GT and the Focus felt cheap and crude in comparison. Also, the 'Stang had twin power seats--even in its base version of the GT--while the ST1 (and 2 with the Recaros) don't. When you're sitting on the floor as it is, it's nice to have the powered option to increase your height and other adjustments (they do have a manual lever type seat raiser, but it seems crude and I don't think the passenger seat is provided that). And, if you're inclined to go all the way and get the ST3 pkg, the passenger seat is still manual, and now you're closer to $30,000 with maybe a discount to $26,000. All in all I guess it's a decent hot-hatch for the younger generation and there is some practicality associated with having the 4 doors and a rear hatch for hauling stuff. Just wasn't for me.
I totally can appreciate where you are coming from! Thank you so much for your great feedback and input!
No recaros are power.
Nope, only with the ST3 pkg, and even then only the driver's seat is power. The ST2 Recaros are both manual.
Only with the ST3 optioned full leather Recaros.
Yes sir you are correct!
Hey Joe......nice vid once again. I would say a big fat yes!! You could probably pick up a major bargain right now.
Thank you so much for your kind words! You are right, there are lot's of incentives to be had!
I like the color. Had a white one, miss it.
The yellow seems to work on it!
Great review Joe I owned the revised ST3 it’s a nice package I was never a fan of the triple yellow I think Ford had better options as far as a premium paint selection.
Thank you for the compliment! My wife has a Kona Blue Focus ST3. What color is yours?
Raiti's Rides
My ST was in Magnetic Grey my New Focus RS is In Nitrous Blue.
Two awesome colors! I was disappointed to find out that Magnetic Grey was available on the RS in Europe!
Nice job guys keep up the good work 👍💙
We really appreciate your dedication!
I love my '13 ST but thinking that I might trade it for new STI, really want the all wheel drive
Go RS... Its a much better car.
ssote001 the STI is a wonderful car. I would wait and get a 2019 if you want one now.
MP422ownz if they can find one. My area they are gone already.
Great review...definitely making me want one!
Thank you for saying that! They are a ton of fun!
And now this is a great car I'm sad to see them go
kg the great one it regally is a shame. I think Ford is making a mistake!
Raiti's Rides yea big mistake I'd get one of these if i didn't have my 86 already
I love the BRZ/FRS/86! I wish I had more twisty turns in my area!
My dealership was selling a Ford Focus ST for 19K new. ROTFL. It was a 2016 but brand new.
There are great deals to be had out there!
I got my 2018 st1 for 19k
What type of roof rack do you use to haul the kayaks on your wife’s st? I am interested in grabbing an ST but the placement of the exhaust won’t allow for a hitch and there are no mount points for a roof rack.
We run a thule roof rack. It is easy to mount and then take off.
My guess is that you and your wife will keep the Focus.
The 1970s is def when the term hot hatch term was born.
Prob you may be right. The VW Golf Mk1 GTi that was released in 1976 was also the hot hatch with that punchy 1.6L mechanicial fuel injected engine. Which makes to a pocket rocket for a 2000lbs car.
Nice review.
I don't know Lin! I am really trying to work out a plan to possibly get a GT350! I can't stop thinking about it since I have driven one..
Looked at a couple of Focus ST's yesterday at a local Ford dealer and they both listed, MSRP, at just over $25,000. I could not believe what I was seeing. Thought these things were going for over $40,000.
James Horton the best part is there are rebates and incentives for them.
May be an RS
I love how the ST looks, it's just too bad Ford never offered this vehicle with an auto trans. I'm not daily driving a manual in LA traffic.
Automatic would kill the fun of driving.
Love that colour. ST doesn’t come in yellow here in the UK.
I'm glad you like it! I am very surprised that you guys don't get this color for the ST over in the UK.
Raiti's Rides Nope, we get the tangerine scream, white, grey, red, black. The yellow you guys get is by far the best to me.
hungrr08 that’s funny because many don’t like that color. I was actually thinking of getting a yellow focus ST, but when I asked my friends and family for opinions the majority didn’t like it. So I just went with one of my other favorite color magnetic grey
rigo tejeda It’s defiantly a love it or hate it colour. I like bright paint I have the nitrous blue RS, but I’d take it in this yellow any day.
pro trick: you can watch series on Kaldrostream. Been using them for watching loads of movies recently.
My local dealership has an ST3 listed for $24,545. I"m just wondering how low I can get it out the door.
I think you may be surprised! Give it a try! The worst they can say is no!
I’m sure Ford has studied the demise of the car/sedan and coupe. Personally I think Ford is making a mistake getting rid of all cars except the Stang! Keep the Focus = gasoline goes to $8 a gallon and guess what your Focus would be in demand. SUV’s are great I have an Explorer limited but there will be a time when folks get burnt out of SUVs.
NHseacoast I totally agree with you!👍🏻🏆
Not to mention while most families will have an SUV or Crossover as their primary vehicle, most have more than one auto and the second one is very liable to be a car.
Jesse James so very true! Thank you for sharing your great input!
Heel-toe is horrible in this car 😭 but thank god for aftermarket support. And should mention to any new st buyer, they definitely need to do a aftermarket motor mount. I'm at 11k and can definitely tell I need to buy one. Or maybe do a video of must haves for any new potential buyers.
You are right, but it just takes a $25 spacer and you are good to go. That is a great idea!
Check out Damond Motorsports for all 3 mount upgrades. Absolutely outstanding. Almost no NVH and remarkably solid. I have them, they're great
bk138 ST they look great, did it increase vibration too or is it the same as before?
Mr Valenzuela i only really notice a difference when idling with the A/C on. I can't recommend these mounts enough
Yeah for sure all of the focuses need that Cobb mount
It’s good Ford sell the same models across the world, yet charge far more for their cars. We get screwed on price here overseas.
Well this is it for us here in the USA when it comes to the Focus ST.
Hi, I want a fiesta st , but I am concerned about the valves getting carboned.
I haven't heard of many major issues. Believe it or not but I heard if you drive the car and get one it from time to time it actually helps avoid that problem!
Another great review
Thank you so much it really means a lot!
Hello buddy 😊 Must admit love the older shape Joe 🏁🍻
I really do as well! To bad here in the USA this is the end of the line for the Focus ST.
Raiti's Rides All good things come to an end 😢
It is really sad!
Super video !!!
Thank you so much that means so much!
What do u think about Golf GTI compare with St ?
Firas Firas I like the power delivery better in the ST and the exterior looks. The interior in the GTI is a night and day difference. With new GTIs you are getting a longer warranty as well. You need to go take them both for a test drive.
I’ve noticed MK7 GTI’s are easier to make more power. If you want power I’d go with that. I got the ST because I personally like the look a little better.
Nice audio in this one though.... sounded perfect.
Thank you so much for noticing and taking the time to say something!
Lol I bet you get alot of job offers to be a salesman. Great walk around and very informative
I actually have but the funny thing is i really don't want to be. lol . I really appreciate the feedback and kind words.
Raiti's Rides I 2nd that you would be a great car salesman! Heck I’d buy a car from you.
NHseacoast that is very nice of you to say!👍🏻😊
You should review a base 2019 wrx if you can.
I have not seen a 2019 at a dealer yet. As soon as they come in I'll be all over it!
Raiti's Rides appreciate the reply. I’m assuming they should soon roll out since I saw a 2019 sti review.
Steviii C they are coming. Unfortunately I live in a Florida and we always get things late! Stay tuned though!
a friend of mine took delivery of his 2019 base wrx a couple weeks ago and it honestly isn't anything to write home about. it cost him $38k CAD after all was said and done. what did all that money get him? a basic impreza interior, the subie turbo boxer and AWD. the styling hasn't changed at all and subie loves to jab the consumer with high interest rates and crazy mark-up pricing.
The drivetrain is what a Subaru is all about. They are getting better with their interiors. The 2020 WRX is suppose to be the next step in that momentum. They are fun cars to drive!
Option choices suck. What if someone only wants the recaros or sync 3 or a cold weather package? Everything is bundled into packages requiring you to spend more on things you might not want. 0-60 in 5.7? Why exaggerate?
John M thank you for sharing your input and perspective. What are you saying 0-60 should be?
Im assuming they dont have lease programs for Focus STs anymore?
That is a good question! I would have to find out!
Thank you Walker Ford for chiming in! :-)
Does this have the same transmission problem as the other
If you are referring to the standard Focus, no. This has a wonderful slick shifting 6spd and I have never had an issue with my Focus RS or my wife's Focus ST. Please let me know if you have anymore questions!
Idk y i got mine in black... i should of gotten it White! it works with the rims so much more smk
Trust me I have been there and done that with cars. It has happened to the best of us. Did you ever think about getting your ST wrapped?
Since when does the ST2 have a sun roof? I have a 2015 ST2 and mine doesn’t have one.
2017 They added it with a sunroof!
Raiti's Rides what!? Like a custom option or is that standard on the 2 now?
Standard on the 2 now.
Raiti's Rides damn it Ford! Lol oh well didn’t really want a sun roof that bad. I’m more upset I didn’t get the carbon fiber interior and the ambient lifting.
Yeah the carbon fiber treatment is VERY NICE! If you want to buy the pieces individually from Ford Performance they are soooooo pricey!
Great video, but I'm kinda sad that they're getting rid of it
It is so crazy to think this is it! Especially when Europe will be enjoying their 2019 Focus STs.
I agree..... it's an American Car we should at least get the option of ordering one
I love the new Fiesta ST available in Europe! It even has launch control!
The calipers paineted red doesn't come automatically with those rims, at least not on mine hah
On everyone that I have seen from the factory including my wife's. Did you buy your car new?
Nore did mine. Yes new.
No lsd was the reason I went with Si.
I could understand where you are coming from. The Si is a great car!
That center exhaust looks like a KIA grille
Took me a second but I see it now!
KIA grill looks like Focus ST exhaust*
FTFY
Cababah 👍
Cababah AWESOME 👏🏻👍🏻
chris 👏🏻😊
I'd be getting them to go lower than 30.8k for sure.
i was able to scoop an ST1 for ~18k. tough to get such a fun car at that price point.
Fiesta STs are 15,000 new. The focus ST are like 19,000
Yes you would for sure!
You did really awesome well done!
It really is the perfect time to buy!
Ford Focus
R.I.P. - (2000-2018)
The first thing I'd do is have the dealership remove their name scrawled on the boot...sorry trunk of my new car.
Major Minor Walker Ford has no issues with removing that.👍🏻
Focus is the sht
Edward R Rooney it really is a great car.👍🏻
Why yellow ..
I hear you on that one! It takes a special person to own this car.
Great informative video though
I really appreciate you saying that! Thank you for taking the time to watch!
Donald Trump2020 this colour must be exclusive to the US built ST. European built cars have a colour called Tangerine Scream..a bright metallic orange. Not available in yellow...sadly!
You are correct the yellow is only available in the US. Don't be to jealous though because you guys get the all new Focus ST and we don't get squat!
st2 doesn’t have nav. has navi through your android or apple. not separate ugh come on
teyjizzle thanks for your input!😊👍🏻
It does have Mac. I own an ST2 and have it. Maybe the older ST2 don’t?
Nav *
MyDinosaurz 2018 focus st 2 doesn’t have navigation by its self. you need to have an android to connect to get nav by that or apple. if you have nav i would love to see that. it glitches like it does but that is just the signal booster i think cause it acts differently when plug phone in
teyjizzle That’s very odd. I’ll have to test it out more
Get a Mazdaspeed 3 their both the same car half the price. Ford let Mazda use the engine basically to work out the kinks which is why Mazdaspeed 3’s had many issues and Ford Focus st’s had very few. fyi on the bottom of Mazdaspeed 3 blocks were stamped Ford hmmmm lol.
The problem is you are not going to be able to find a new MazdaSpeed 3, but you can still get the ST new!
Raiti's Rides yeah but most people don’t want new cars just newish cars and if you save 10-15 grand in process then 👍👍👍
This is true! Very good point!
Option packages suck. Forced to pay a lot more if all you want are recaros or sync 3 or just a cold weather package. 0-60 5.7? You exagerated a bit on this. Sounding a little phony
John M we are all entitled to our opinions. What do you think it should be?
There actually is an automatic with paddle shifters on the 2.0 tdci ST
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Interesting, but of course that is not something that we get in the USA. You guys across the pond get all the good stuff!
Bring back the rs cosworth
That would be awesome if they did that! I wish we would of got it in the USA in the first place!
I live in Tampa come review my modded genesis
I would love to! Please email me at raitisrides@gmail.com
Volkswagen Golf
Orlando Lindsay they are a great car as well!👍🏻
Dude I literally almost bought the red one. But it was wayyy overpriced. Fuck that car get a wrx same price
someone interested in a Focus ST needs to shop it around and really look at incentives and rebates and you will come in under the price of a WRX.
It may be. But I'm just saying if you are literally in the market for a turbo car the wrx might be a better option. Especially if you get snow
The AWD is far superior for sure! I appreciate you taking the time to comment!
Ford sucks, DODGE!!!!
Marcos Lovato thank you for sharing your perspective.