@@pdc250 ford heritage.. RS cars are built in Germany and in more recent times with the ford st brand they are also built by "RS" 😉 Just to add that alot of UK mk3 mk4 golfs were made in Mexico haha my Mexico golfs definitely suffered more than my german golfs 🤣🤔🤣🤣👍😎😉
I've got a facelift Mk2 ST-3 and absolutely love it! If looked after they're absolutely solid. Very reliable Volvo 5 pot and running gear. People start having issues when the get silly power out them. Mines on the standard engine map, 3" downpipe, 3" 200 cell sports cat with standard deresed backbox and honestly sound like an RS. Eibach springs and a Hardrace RARB make it handle like a dream. Great cars!
so have the shafts gone in your motor? with what appears a clever choice to mod the handling of the thing before adding the power to the engine. im now noticing the change in ride height is what wears the shafts down more so than the power of the engine? if true some people will be sick and skint ducking about with these.
@@psmart4948 If lowered you just buy the 5mm longer CPS S9 drive shafts if (when) the originals fail. Not cheap (£500 or so a pair) but it's a one off purchase and they'll be in there for another 10 years.
The Mk 2 Focus ST is the most fun car I've ever driven .and owned . They have there faults just like other cars do but like most cars look after them ,maintain them and they will look after you
Good video man. Iv had my st at stage 1 for 2 years and hasn't put a foot wrong. I keep on top of things tho servicing and that. They do come alive with a simple remap. Completely different experience. I'd never sell mine
I freakin' LOVE my ST225. I've got the 5 door. Not the most comfortable ride but I enjoy it. Must have mods at a minimum - De-res , induction kit , symposer delete , up-rated re-circulation valve or blanking plate for that turbo flutter.
My Mk2 ST-3 (facelfit which is nicer looking imo) makes me smile every time I get into it. It's loud, it's orange, it sounds like a hooligan and if you put your foot down, it goes like an absolute rocket! And then if you want it to be sensible and reliable, it does all of that too. What's not to love...
@@redarmy1778 You say that, but mine isn't as bad as I expected. Given the performance and the glorious sound that is produced, I don't mind spending a bit more on fuel than I did before.
bowser515 I bought a 56 reg st2 in 08 loved the car had it for years, but I was getting 18-20 mpg the worst I seen it at was 12 after a few shorts runs in winter
@@redarmy1778 I don't drive that much tbh, so maybe I just havn't noticed. It uses more than my last car for sure. Doesn't help that it's almost impossible to drive an ST sensibly, that Turbo spools up so willingly and they just want to be thrashed. But it isn't tragic. I have no idea if it has been mapped at some point mind. I will get a proper re-map done at some point...
bowser515 I just had a good off the shelf map, think 260-270 bhp I could get the turbo to 1.2 bar in every gear, I cunt do that before the map, if you can do the same pretty sure it's mapped
Bro I went from a Mk6 fiesta ST to a MK4 GTi and onto a focus ST the focus is amazing honestly the best car I've owned to date I got a Revo stage 2 done on it and it was crazy ! There's a vid on here from fullthrottletv on my car 😁 there abit thirsty but not as bad a people say good luck finding your new car ! (I don't own the ST anymore and I do miss it)
@@BWTV lol my mates got one of these (the only came as a 5door and were badged xr5 turbo in Australia) and his has a stage 2 tune and i swear the clutch slips so bad he's invented a high stall manual transmission
bro ur vids are on point and the way you improve the quality of your ideas and actual visuals is insane.however, i reckon if you put a bit more enthusiasm in your tone, you would make your videos 10× more engaging.
These are built in Germany, so more German than the VW Golf, also the mk5 gti suffers from Cam problems so overall the ST225 is the better all rounder and if you want a better interior experience go for the ST3 as the heated leather gives it a more luxurious feel than the standard cloth
Owned 2, both EO.. first one I bought new in 2006.. loved them both. Getting old now, many have been modded badly and thrashed. I have a Mk2 RS now as a 2nd car....different level..
Yep same with the RS they’re old, just not quite as old lots of ropey poorly modded and thrashed examples out there too, it’s the nature of the game. All performance cars particularly as they get older cheaper are easier for less desirables who don’t appreciate or put the money in to them to maintain them. The good news is .. That’s what drives the prices up for those who actually do!
Oh yea the same interior for 5 years and thats not outdated? It was outdated in 2015 cause it was not much different from the 2012/13 so 7 years same look inside. Yes it's old and outdated now.
This is not a big car at all - nor does it feel it when you are driving it. Before this video you must never have driven an actual big car - passat, X5, etc. These are hatchbacks and an upgrade from a fiesta in terms of comforts and practicality, that's what makes them great. Great vid though, you did go in depth
I don’t think that car is standard. I own a focus ST and that one is boosting higher than standard, standard it boosts to 0.6 Bar which is half way on the boost gauge, several moments during that I saw it go past half way, so maybe helpful for your mate knowing it’s had some sort of map potentially
Don't understand the whole FWD "torquesteer" since I've never owned on that did it, and my ST is sitting on 330hp and 540nm, you can keep the wheel straight during power pulls with a finger.
Ffs big car and feels like a tank you can tell you don't know much and have a feel for cars....then you buy a golf mk4 which is worst golf vw ever produced...I rest my case 🤦♂️🤦♂️
you say you dont like the interior... well i dont like the price range.... maybe you should try to by one of those for 15-20k with Light, Seat and Compfort Pack 3....
ep3 type r would be a good choice, super easy to mod but make sure to buy the version with the k20a2 because the k20a3 is terrible and they cost the same.
@@TheRaceAcer please can you give more detail, obviously some cars are not to people taste but if you don't mind can you give some of the things you don't like about it
@@TheRaceAcerfrom other people I can see what you mean, the steering is tricky because it has no driver aid except for basic power steering, and yes if you we're to add a turbo it would change the car but like you said buying a cup would be slightly better, but it's all about personal preference, thanks for explaining in detail
Man I wish we had the 5 cylinder focus st in the US. Mexico and Europe got it, but we got left out from 2004- 2012. 2013 they finally gave us the ST and our first RS in 2016
It's funny because I watch your videos since I baught my first car golf 4 gti with 180bhp, then I baught this Ford focus ST the same in orange and I can tell you it's not an expensive car, the engine is great but I don't recommend you to buy it because I had a lot of problems with other things and it drinks a lot of fuel to 😅 so now I have a audi s3 sedan(not the same price I know) with 300hp and I'm pretty happy with it :)
I had a mk2 facelift ST in frozen white. Was beautiful and drove really well. Imo they need be treaked with a tune map etc as that engine is wasted for what it is. Need open it up. And the fuel was shocking. Haha. But I loved it. Not many cars what made you smile driving... but this did for me. :) I now have a mk3 in stealth grey:)
@@leebaker746 no problem dude. Would of replied quicker but being fitting sterios all day at work Haha. And mountune I find a RIP off. IMO. because its Ford approved etc people I feel only go there as it doesn't void warranty.. apart from that I dont think I people would use mountune...I use Collins performance. Pretty local to me and great team and great products... check them out...
Deano L No problem mate, as long as you can have fun in it , must admit I love the 5 pot . I would probably use Autospecialists for upgrades fairly local to me.
I own a modified MK2 pre-facelift running 305bhp and 340lbs-ft. With a full de-cat mine sounds amazing!! I've taken mine on a few track days now and it's not bad but you have to drive around it's torque steer and take account of that lump sitting over the front wheels to get the best out of it. Definitely a car that's easy to drive initially but offers rewards for those willing to learn how to drive it properly! Oh, and the flames from the over run look awesome at night 😀
@Shahed Cassim in normal use 24mpg, 30 on a long run, low teens around town. Track, single figures 😂 Better than when it was standard in my experience! The remap is a Collins CP320 which is one of the best out there.
@@techncraig3713 unfortunately not. Shortly after I posted my comment the auxiliary belt snapped and threw debris up into the cambelt. It's soon going on eBay for spares and repairs.
@@OldSkoolCarpMan would you say it’s worth buying one ? Looking at a white 07 plate 71k miles 320 bhp, block mod, airtec stage 2 intercooled, section 59 full system with sports cat, block mod with proof, cold air feed induction kit
@@techncraig3713 sounds nice but the section 59 is proper LOUD 🤣🤣 They're a lot of fun and are perfectly usable as a daily driver. I'd ask to see proof of a dyno run though as 320bhp sounds like a lot with a sports cat rather than a de-cat. Usually you need bigger injectors too for that sort of power. If you buy it just make sure you change the pulleys and belts next service!!
Ive seen an 08 plate with 130k, lots of mods, for £3500. Theres lots for sale around that price too with fewer mods and lower milage. Ive also seen a st3 for less than £4k.
@Christian Buczko - Exactly my point high mileage, good luck finding an electric orange that’s in actual good condition with low miles for anywhere near the prices you’ve quoted people don’t tend to give stuff away and price accordingly unless their circumstances are not favourable. I guess my idea of ‘good condition’ is likely very different to others no offence intended. My cars on 60k only two stone chips on the entire car no dents, dinks or scratches zero nearly no swirls too as I stick to a vigorous detailing regime. You could say it’s a buyers market, I say that it’s also circumstantial. Good luck finding a car like mine for a pittance. eBay will likely have a load of nice ropey ones for around those prices lol! I know this comment was a year ago but it’s just come up in my emails.
I've had a 2.0 tdci version of these. Was riddled with problems. They're not bad cars. Spacious. I'm after an orange st3 for my next car. I love them just hope they're not as unreliable as the diesel was. It used to kill batteries. Electrics faulty. Immobilised itself. Rusted.
@Lukas Gröndahl lol when you sit in a vw and then in a Ford, you want to run back to the vw. The focus is literally like a shack compared to the nice house the golf is.
@@Kofi_Mensahs_BurnerAccount Spoken like a true car snob. ST's are enthusiast cars they also sound and look a zillion times better than the GTI. Never been too fond of German motors they are as dull as dish water and every man and his dog had one in the UK on the wacky wacky.
Good vid chap. but you might want to have a rethink about where you decide you "lets say drive a bit freely with your right foot " going through a built up area and having a speed sign flashing you might not be the best idea. also your fpv , 1st thing, dont let the camera show where the needle is on the dial, if the piggy's want to take an interest they would have plenty of evidence, 2nd, put the sun visor up lol.. its just a thought.. any how, i agree that the inside looks and the cheep placky feel let this car down in a big way. but if you think about how much they were when they came out from factory ie starting from 17k the inside is pretty much bang on for a car of that price. they were mainly built for the young petrol heads to afford. couldnt imagan what the insurance would be though !
I had an mp260 mk2 face lift in oranges. Best car ever! It drank petrol, fucking chewed tyres and the clutch was shagged when I traded it in with 90k on the clock. I would have another 1 any day!
With the stiff handling you can change the stiffness on the dash between sport / comfort / standard. There usual set to sport so that’s why it would have felt stiffer than the other cars you have drove.
Have you not thought about considering the Leon Cupra? The car is unreal, I looked at the Focus ST, Golf GTI, Golf R, S3, A35 and I thought the Cupra was much better car than all of them especially if you get it with the DSG 👌
The st is more a driving car it's a big compromise for it to be an all rounder love it. Trouble is after you've had it a while then it seems normal my previous car was a Corsa d 1.2 to st xr5 is mega but now it's like driving the corsa.....other than overtaking and passing the bell ends on the dual carrageway/motorways . Safely of course 🏎🏎🏎
Yeah Last wee I had to get rid of my ford focus st 2006 insurance went sky high didn't want to let her go but had to. To costly in fuel etc, edit I got custom made car seats to make it better and comfier
I'm intrigued...You think that Mini is Yellow when you see the ST is Orange!!! 🤣 😂 🤣 I've always really went with German cars,it's just a personal choice we feel that they're better quality,but had a "Blue Oval" & a WRX in the best,but only made me appreciate the German stuff more really! 😎👍 Buy a Scirocco is my present input...No air bag suspension bollocks though ffs!!! 😜
I quite like the interior I don't think it's that cheap it's a matter of opinion. I would own one any day and why That 5cylinder engine Sounds nice. And of The Volvo engine fantastic note. It's a nice looking car to not A small car though It's quite big inside to Nice video 👍
@@glennclark4212 I really don't and have owned a few myself but as I said, VAG cars of this era are mainly bland, at least this Focus ST is fun and and has character.
Word Maestro Didn’t I read someone saying on here they had 1 and that driveshafts snap easy.. If it was that fun etc as u say why doesn’t brad want 1? Can’t be that fun and great and going back to interiors he says in the vid it feels very plastic in the cabin
With a car this light the 200 hp Fsi is more than enough to have lots of fun, especially with a manual. However I will say I really like that orange on the ST
@@SizeableBush on a track I pass them easily every time as well as DC5s and my megane is also not a fast car. The ep3 is lacklustre imo and as standard the Focus ST shows them a clean pair of heels whilst being much more playful on the limit.
It’s a fun car? That’s all that’s needed, want a run in the mill boring Audi on finance with high servicing charges fire on. What a toys the st3 and the rs mk2 I’ve owned both. They drive and handle better than any bmw Audi or Volkswagen I’ve been in.
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The reason you can't stop smiling is the reason we have them
Unless you own one this comment is meaningless.....I myself have one and know exactly why you mean
As a fellow ST mk2 owner I can confirm this comment
Agree mate
Couldn’t agree more mate
V50 T5 I’m sure I can take part in this ( I agree )
you dont get luxury with ford interior. everybody knows that. you buy this car PURELY for the 5pot. cheap thrills
fact.
Volvo
Exactly 5pot roar cant beet it
It's true, who buys a Ford for its interior. That 5cyl engine though... Drools
@@TheSlug2143
Its not like the mk2 focus even has a bad interior.
Current Ford stuff has some nice interiors.
“Finally got away from the German cars” - gets into a German built Ford...
German car with swedish engine
Hahaha was exactly my first thought. Spot on!!! 😉👍
Its German? Please educate me. Though ford was not German tbh
@@pdc250 ford heritage.. RS cars are built in Germany and in more recent times with the ford st brand they are also built by "RS" 😉
Just to add that alot of UK mk3 mk4 golfs were made in Mexico haha my Mexico golfs definitely suffered more than my german golfs 🤣🤔🤣🤣👍😎😉
@@ketchy7 hahha nice. Thank you very much. Just hope you don't want money for being my tutor 😅😂😂
The engine is a masterpiece and a remap wakes up all its potential. After a few little mods (decat, blow-off valve..) you won't want any other car.
The sound alone is why I would buy an st. Big 5 cylinder 2.5 is why the handling isn’t as sharp
Yeah completely 👌
Can't fault my St on handling back end bit twitchy but no other hatchback other than an rs3 sounds like it 👌 worth price tag just for sound
Handling is still sharper than most cars of its era and the rear end is delightfully playful.
Indeed it is ..
I've got a facelift Mk2 ST-3 and absolutely love it! If looked after they're absolutely solid. Very reliable Volvo 5 pot and running gear. People start having issues when the get silly power out them. Mines on the standard engine map, 3" downpipe, 3" 200 cell sports cat with standard deresed backbox and honestly sound like an RS. Eibach springs and a Hardrace RARB make it handle like a dream. Great cars!
Yep me too also owned a pre facelift and that was a superb car .
so have the shafts gone in your motor? with what appears a clever choice to mod the handling of the thing before adding the power to the engine. im now noticing the change in ride height is what wears the shafts down more so than the power of the engine? if true some people will be sick and skint ducking about with these.
@@psmart4948 If lowered you just buy the 5mm longer CPS S9 drive shafts if (when) the originals fail. Not cheap (£500 or so a pair) but it's a one off purchase and they'll be in there for another 10 years.
Interior feels cheap? Are you for real!!! Try driving a Vauxhall mate
Driven one, agree with you
The thing I love about my mk2 st3 is that I can hoon it around and when the kids and the wife are in the car it drives like a normal car.
The Mk 2 Focus ST is the most fun car I've ever driven .and owned . They have there faults just like other cars do but like most cars look after them ,maintain them and they will look after you
Facts.
Good video man. Iv had my st at stage 1 for 2 years and hasn't put a foot wrong. I keep on top of things tho servicing and that. They do come alive with a simple remap. Completely different experience. I'd never sell mine
Totally agree mate best engine in the world
you can adjust the steering stiffness
Had mine for 4 years and loved every minute driving it. It’s pretty hilly where I live and an ST is a beast of a hill climber.
Nice to see another Ford Focus st channel bro. Keep it up
Only 1 thing wrong with the focus st is that damn high seating position
I freakin' LOVE my ST225. I've got the 5 door. Not the most comfortable ride but I enjoy it. Must have mods at a minimum - De-res , induction kit , symposer delete , up-rated re-circulation valve or blanking plate for that turbo flutter.
My Mk2 ST-3 (facelfit which is nicer looking imo) makes me smile every time I get into it. It's loud, it's orange, it sounds like a hooligan and if you put your foot down, it goes like an absolute rocket! And then if you want it to be sensible and reliable, it does all of that too. What's not to love...
bowser515 mpg
@@redarmy1778 You say that, but mine isn't as bad as I expected. Given the performance and the glorious sound that is produced, I don't mind spending a bit more on fuel than I did before.
bowser515 I bought a 56 reg st2 in 08 loved the car had it for years, but I was getting 18-20 mpg the worst I seen it at was 12 after a few shorts runs in winter
@@redarmy1778 I don't drive that much tbh, so maybe I just havn't noticed. It uses more than my last car for sure. Doesn't help that it's almost impossible to drive an ST sensibly, that Turbo spools up so willingly and they just want to be thrashed. But it isn't tragic. I have no idea if it has been mapped at some point mind. I will get a proper re-map done at some point...
bowser515 I just had a good off the shelf map, think 260-270 bhp I could get the turbo to 1.2 bar in every gear, I cunt do that before the map, if you can do the same pretty sure it's mapped
I've never heard a Focus be described as a "big car" 🤣
cough cough...
I went from mk4 golf gti to a focus...
🤮🤢
@@cupra_1p172 my expression of seeing any golf since mk2 gti
I went from a mk1 focus to a mk6 golf. Loved both, thought the ford was more fun, but the golf better all rounder
I’ve fallen in love with Ford Performance. I love the Fiesta ST, FoST, RS, GT350, GT500, Raptor, and the GT! All such amazing and unique cars!
Yeah I bet 👌
The MK2 seems to have more issues in Europe than it does in Australia with the XR5 Turbo. Has to be something to do with them running cold.
Bro I went from a Mk6 fiesta ST to a MK4 GTi and onto a focus ST the focus is amazing honestly the best car I've owned to date I got a Revo stage 2 done on it and it was crazy ! There's a vid on here from fullthrottletv on my car 😁 there abit thirsty but not as bad a people say good luck finding your new car ! (I don't own the ST anymore and I do miss it)
Damn the clutch is slipping like crazy haha, pretty common for the focus st as far as I know
Yeah it was slipping a ton 😂
@@BWTV lol my mates got one of these (the only came as a 5door and were badged xr5 turbo in Australia) and his has a stage 2 tune and i swear the clutch slips so bad he's invented a high stall manual transmission
awaiting my St280 this summer. Can't WAIT for the new baddy!
bro ur vids are on point and the way you improve the quality of your ideas and actual visuals is insane.however, i reckon if you put a bit more enthusiasm in your tone, you would make your videos 10× more engaging.
These are built in Germany, so more German than the VW Golf, also the mk5 gti suffers from Cam problems so overall the ST225 is the better all rounder and if you want a better interior experience go for the ST3 as the heated leather gives it a more luxurious feel than the standard cloth
Owned 2, both EO.. first one I bought new in 2006.. loved them both. Getting old now, many have been modded badly and thrashed. I have a Mk2 RS now as a 2nd car....different level..
Still a solid car for the age ! Cant beat the 5 pot
Yep same with the RS they’re old, just not quite as old lots of ropey poorly modded and thrashed examples out there too, it’s the nature of the game.
All performance cars particularly as they get older cheaper are easier for less desirables who don’t appreciate or put the money in to them to maintain them.
The good news is .. That’s what drives the prices up for those who actually do!
Get a ST3 FL then you won't say they are outdated. Then have it running near 400 😉
Oh yea the same interior for 5 years and thats not outdated? It was outdated in 2015 cause it was not much different from the 2012/13 so 7 years same look inside. Yes it's old and outdated now.
This is not a big car at all - nor does it feel it when you are driving it. Before this video you must never have driven an actual big car - passat, X5, etc. These are hatchbacks and an upgrade from a fiesta in terms of comforts and practicality, that's what makes them great. Great vid though, you did go in depth
I don’t think that car is standard. I own a focus ST and that one is boosting higher than standard, standard it boosts to 0.6 Bar which is half way on the boost gauge, several moments during that I saw it go past half way, so maybe helpful for your mate knowing it’s had some sort of map potentially
Standard they will go to about 0.75ish bar and settle at 0.6 as my stage 1 goes over 1 bar and then settles at 1 bar
They come with recaro seats so how's it uncomfortable
I have had an ST since 2012, yout review is spot on!
Don't understand the whole FWD "torquesteer" since I've never owned on that did it, and my ST is sitting on 330hp and 540nm, you can keep the wheel straight during power pulls with a finger.
Ffs big car and feels like a tank you can tell you don't know much and have a feel for cars....then you buy a golf mk4 which is worst golf vw ever produced...I rest my case 🤦♂️🤦♂️
Taking advice off someone who didn't realise the seat was adjusted to far back........
you say you dont like the interior... well i dont like the price range.... maybe you should try to by one of those for 15-20k with Light, Seat and Compfort Pack 3....
Editing skills on point 👌🏻 great video
Thank you man 😁🔥
ep3 type r would be a good choice, super easy to mod but make sure to buy the version with the k20a2 because the k20a3 is terrible and they cost the same.
@@TheRaceAcer please can you give more detail, obviously some cars are not to people taste but if you don't mind can you give some of the things you don't like about it
@@TheRaceAcerfrom other people I can see what you mean, the steering is tricky because it has no driver aid except for basic power steering, and yes if you we're to add a turbo it would change the car but like you said buying a cup would be slightly better, but it's all about personal preference, thanks for explaining in detail
They are nice cars. I just wish I could find a cosmetically stock example. Black wheels look gash. A large proportion have been ruined.
Good vid brad love all the cars👍
Thanks man 🔥
Man I wish we had the 5 cylinder focus st in the US. Mexico and Europe got it, but we got left out from 2004- 2012. 2013 they finally gave us the ST and our first RS in 2016
But you can get volvo s40 t5 same engine and you can get it with 4wd
Just can't beat the sound of the 5 pot awesome cars in my opinion
It's funny because I watch your videos since I baught my first car golf 4 gti with 180bhp, then I baught this Ford focus ST the same in orange and I can tell you it's not an expensive car, the engine is great but I don't recommend you to buy it because I had a lot of problems with other things and it drinks a lot of fuel to 😅 so now I have a audi s3 sedan(not the same price I know) with 300hp and I'm pretty happy with it :)
Thats awesome man 🙏
It's really funny, your video on why u wouldn't buy a st..makes me want one! Lol 😂 good vid though
I had a mk2 facelift ST in frozen white. Was beautiful and drove really well. Imo they need be treaked with a tune map etc as that engine is wasted for what it is. Need open it up. And the fuel was shocking. Haha. But I loved it. Not many cars what made you smile driving... but this did for me. :) I now have a mk3 in stealth grey:)
Deano L what’s the Stealth Grey mk 3 like ,thinking about changing mine
@@leebaker746 worth having mate. Stunning colour. Especially with gloss black alloys ! I got the ST3. So full leather recaro. It's beautiful mate.
Deano L cheers for the reply ,yeah that’s exactly what I want,if I can get the ford approved mountune pack even better 👍
@@leebaker746 no problem dude. Would of replied quicker but being fitting sterios all day at work Haha. And mountune I find a RIP off. IMO. because its Ford approved etc people I feel only go there as it doesn't void warranty.. apart from that I dont think I people would use mountune...I use Collins performance. Pretty local to me and great team and great products... check them out...
Deano L No problem mate, as long as you can have fun in it , must admit I love the 5 pot . I would probably use Autospecialists for upgrades fairly local to me.
used to own this car and gotta say it was a heap of fun
I own a modified MK2 pre-facelift running 305bhp and 340lbs-ft. With a full de-cat mine sounds amazing!!
I've taken mine on a few track days now and it's not bad but you have to drive around it's torque steer and take account of that lump sitting over the front wheels to get the best out of it.
Definitely a car that's easy to drive initially but offers rewards for those willing to learn how to drive it properly!
Oh, and the flames from the over run look awesome at night 😀
@Shahed Cassim in normal use 24mpg, 30 on a long run, low teens around town. Track, single figures 😂
Better than when it was standard in my experience!
The remap is a Collins CP320 which is one of the best out there.
@@OldSkoolCarpMan still running fine ?
@@techncraig3713 unfortunately not.
Shortly after I posted my comment the auxiliary belt snapped and threw debris up into the cambelt.
It's soon going on eBay for spares and repairs.
@@OldSkoolCarpMan would you say it’s worth buying one ? Looking at a white 07 plate 71k miles 320 bhp, block mod, airtec stage 2 intercooled, section 59 full system with sports cat, block mod with proof, cold air feed induction kit
@@techncraig3713 sounds nice but the section 59 is proper LOUD 🤣🤣
They're a lot of fun and are perfectly usable as a daily driver.
I'd ask to see proof of a dyno run though as 320bhp sounds like a lot with a sports cat rather than a de-cat. Usually you need bigger injectors too for that sort of power.
If you buy it just make sure you change the pulleys and belts next service!!
I own a stage 4 hybrid turbo ST3. It is el rapido. It must be quite high mileage for that kind of money if it’s in good condition..
Ive seen an 08 plate with 130k, lots of mods, for £3500. Theres lots for sale around that price too with fewer mods and lower milage. Ive also seen a st3 for less than £4k.
@Christian Buczko - Exactly my point high mileage, good luck finding an electric orange that’s in actual good condition with low miles for anywhere near the prices you’ve quoted people don’t tend to give stuff away and price accordingly unless their circumstances are not favourable. I guess my idea of ‘good condition’ is likely very different to others no offence intended. My cars on 60k only two stone chips on the entire car no dents, dinks or scratches zero nearly no swirls too as I stick to a vigorous detailing regime. You could say it’s a buyers market, I say that it’s also circumstantial. Good luck finding a car like mine for a pittance. eBay will likely have a load of nice ropey ones for around those prices lol! I know this comment was a year ago but it’s just come up in my emails.
Editing on montage is on point! 😀
Thanks bro 👌
I've had a 2.0 tdci version of these. Was riddled with problems. They're not bad cars. Spacious. I'm after an orange st3 for my next car. I love them just hope they're not as unreliable as the diesel was. It used to kill batteries. Electrics faulty. Immobilised itself. Rusted.
Go for the MK5
Lukas Gröndahl couldn’t agree more
MK5 GTI is a piece of shit. The ST is special and turns heads everywhere it goes.
@Lukas Gröndahl lol when you sit in a vw and then in a Ford, you want to run back to the vw. The focus is literally like a shack compared to the nice house the golf is.
@@ceaser3904 spoken like a true Chav. GTI is a classy car, Fords are Chav motors.
@@Kofi_Mensahs_BurnerAccount Spoken like a true car snob. ST's are enthusiast cars they also sound and look a zillion times better than the GTI. Never been too fond of German motors they are as dull as dish water and every man and his dog had one in the UK on the wacky wacky.
Good vid chap. but you might want to have a rethink about where you decide you "lets say drive a bit freely with your right foot " going through a built up area and having a speed sign flashing you might not be the best idea. also your fpv , 1st thing, dont let the camera show where the needle is on the dial, if the piggy's want to take an interest they would have plenty of evidence, 2nd, put the sun visor up lol.. its just a thought.. any how, i agree that the inside looks and the cheep placky feel let this car down in a big way. but if you think about how much they were when they came out from factory ie starting from 17k the inside is pretty much bang on for a car of that price. they were mainly built for the young petrol heads to afford. couldnt imagan what the insurance would be though !
Late to the party here but I own a mk3. Whilst it's faster, you cant beat that sound that the 5 pot makes.
Looking at a 2007 one forsale in Dublin for €2,800 bargain 👌🏻
Did you buy it for 2800?
Was a mclaren 570’s buddy
They’re actually built in Germany 🇩🇪
Trivern Ganesh yes but Ford are American 😂
@@Masted-dy7xl absolutely zero input from the Americans went into this car though. Ford Europe designed and built this car
Masted 2323 u can’t get this car in America
@Chris Swedish engine.
@Chris en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Volvo_Modular_engine
Negative man. These are Volvo engines.
there's nothing wrong with it there's many things you can do for fuel efficiency and power
cinematics on point
Cheers man 🔥
Everyone smiles driving a turbo focus 👍 I have an XR5 🚀🚀🚀
You should try find a Renault sport Megane to test
Or MG ZS180
Id love too
Iv got an orange one, stage 1.5 with pops and bangs running 272bhp, absolute animal!!
I had one remapped and decatted. I now have a 3.0 z4. It was a fun car but fwd sucks. Prefer the beemer. Open top in the sun and a straight six.
Pre facelift looks dead, much prefer my facelift version / mk2.5
Woking Guildford saw that same Mac testing round there
So you don’t want one, but every time you put your foot down you get a massive grin on your face! lol
LOL
also you can change the steering mode
Nobody:
The clutch on this focus: slippery slippery slope 😂😂
Was gonna say that’s Volvo powered 😂 Mondeo ST220 3.0V6 ? 🤘
Not v6 its a volvo t5 engine
I had an mp260 mk2 face lift in oranges. Best car ever! It drank petrol, fucking chewed tyres and the clutch was shagged when I traded it in with 90k on the clock. I would have another 1 any day!
100_200 sec?
With the stiff handling you can change the stiffness on the dash between sport / comfort / standard. There usual set to sport so that’s why it would have felt stiffer than the other cars you have drove.
Nope, that setting just adjusts the steering feel in terms of weight and feedback.
Have you not thought about considering the Leon Cupra? The car is unreal, I looked at the Focus ST, Golf GTI, Golf R, S3, A35 and I thought the Cupra was much better car than all of them especially if you get it with the DSG 👌
All well and good until the DSG craps itself
Think I got a bit excited over the McLaren 😂🤦🏻♂️
Just a little 😂
The st is more a driving car it's a big compromise for it to be an all rounder love it. Trouble is after you've had it a while then it seems normal my previous car was a Corsa d 1.2 to st xr5 is mega but now it's like driving the corsa.....other than overtaking and passing the bell ends on the dual carrageway/motorways . Safely of course 🏎🏎🏎
Where your R32 wheels at
Had a nasty bump on the motorway and my wheel got split 😭
Ooh
@@maxpayne98383 more like oof
My st1 is mega! Sick car. Cool video. Deans a nice lad
Yeah Last wee I had to get rid of my ford focus st 2006 insurance went sky high didn't want to let her go but had to. To costly in fuel etc,
edit
I got custom made car seats to make it better and comfier
Great cars, love mine, bog standard and that's how it will stay
mk2 st will raise in price just like the jdm cars. one of the last 2,5l 5 cylinders.
i have st 2 years nice sound, fast, i like
Why you turn the traction control off isit better off?
I'm intrigued...You think that Mini is Yellow when you see the ST is Orange!!! 🤣 😂 🤣
I've always really went with German cars,it's just a personal choice we feel that they're better quality,but had a "Blue Oval" & a WRX in the best,but only made me appreciate the German stuff more really! 😎👍
Buy a Scirocco is my present input...No air bag suspension bollocks though ffs!!! 😜
Sounds like the clutch is slipping
It was a little yeah
The Ford Focus ST offered in the USA looks waaaaaayyy better than this one shown.
This car is from 2006 to 2010. USA didn't have any focus st back then. The recent focus mk3 st from 2012 is the same in Europe and USA.
I quite like the interior I don't think it's that cheap it's a matter of opinion. I would own one any day and why
That 5cylinder engine
Sounds nice. And of
The Volvo engine fantastic note. It's a nice looking car to not
A small car though
It's quite big inside to
Nice video 👍
St3 interior issues solved
Mk5 gti is best
If you are after a boring,rusty car with a horrible interior and a flat engine with plenty of reliability issues then yes the mk5 gti is for you.
Word Maestro U really hate German cars don’t u 🤣
@@glennclark4212 I really don't and have owned a few myself but as I said, VAG cars of this era are mainly bland, at least this Focus ST is fun and and has character.
Word Maestro Didn’t I read someone saying on here they had 1 and that driveshafts snap easy.. If it was that fun etc as u say why doesn’t brad want 1? Can’t be that fun and great and going back to interiors he says in the vid it feels very plastic in the cabin
With a car this light the 200 hp Fsi is more than enough to have lots of fun, especially with a manual. However I will say I really like that orange on the ST
That was McLaren 600LT lol
sounded more like the clutch is slipping
Ep3 type r, proper fun car to drive/ own
I'd love to get one filmed 🔥
Ask on the ep3 type r owners page man, I’m sure there will be someone near you who would be willing to hand you the keys 🤙🏻
Sloooow
Word Maestro in a straight line, they aren’t the fastest
But around a track there isn’t much that would keep up
@@SizeableBush on a track I pass them easily every time as well as DC5s and my megane is also not a fast car. The ep3 is lacklustre imo and as standard the Focus ST shows them a clean pair of heels whilst being much more playful on the limit.
well....ford is a german company. the focus st is developed and produced by ford europ.....
Fords an American company
The parent company is American, but this car is designed and built by Ford's European arm in Germany, so is nothing to do with America...
What's the St150 like you drove one?
got a clio 182 you can have a rip in sunbury
Yes! Would love too
Pmd on insta
It´s because of the ´cheap´ interior you wouldn´t buy it ... i can live with that. I absolutely love my Ford Focus ST mk2 though
Must be nice to pick one up for that price we can’t get them here in America 💀
i have the new fiesta ST -3 and it drives incredibly it makes me smile every time i put my foot down
Pretty sure the clutch is slipping, drive a modded one.
I wonder if this is a big car or not
You may as well have pumped it with diesel using supermarket fuel
😂
Fuel economy, engine mounts, driveshafts, flooded boot floors, careless owners, irregular servicing, I could go on. Great cars nonetheless
Will S21 and forever money pits
So many seem to be so neglected
Drive So Serious , my mate puts in £30, it does him about 100 miles if he’s lucky
Plus without a block mod which is a good fair few quid they are temperamental with the blocks going
A guy I work with has just done a rebuild because the block split. A vag 1.8t would do double that hp without touching the block
It’s a fun car? That’s all that’s needed, want a run in the mill boring Audi on finance with high servicing charges fire on. What a toys the st3 and the rs mk2 I’ve owned both. They drive and handle better than any bmw Audi or Volkswagen I’ve been in.