Kano
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Registered: 29th Aug 04
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Anyone had or driven one? I'm away to collect one tommorow night purely because I'm getting it for what I think is a bargain.. Unsure whether to keep it or just tidy it up and sell it on..
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corsa_nation
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Registered: 27th Dec 04
Location: Wiltshire
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I havent driven one, but from what i have heard they are a great drive and are quite under rated as a hot hatch
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Matty SRi
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Registered: 3rd Dec 08
Location: Stockton-on-Tees Drives: Mk3 Golf GTi
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My boss used to own 1 in RS Blue, with anthracite wheels... looked gorgeous, had the full upgrade kit with sub, heated leather seats and quite a few other extras... never drove it but was in it a few times, was a very nice ride and pretty nippy aswell... didnt have it too long cos he bought an RS lol
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johnhara1
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Registered: 19th Oct 06
Location: Newcastle upon Tyne
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I really like these ST170s but everyone i speak too says they're slow ???
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Corsa_Sport21
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Registered: 13th Apr 08
Location: Leven, Fife. Drives : 205 GTi
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They have pretty long gearing thats why they arent as quick as they should be.
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Fro
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Registered: 20th Jun 06
Location: Rainham, Essex Drives: A3 2.0TDi Sport
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Fad is a good person to talk to, his mum has a mint low milage one which he drives regularly.
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Kano
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quote:
Originally posted by johnhara1
I really like these ST170s but everyone i speak too says they're slow ???
Book figure is 8.2 to 60 from what I can see.. Not slow but definately not quick.. It doesnt have either of the option packs on it but for the price I'm paying I'd buy it even if it was a heap. Will do a belt kit and service then see what I think of it..
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Kano
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quote:
Originally posted by Corsa_Sport21
They have pretty long gearing thats why they arent as quick as they should be.
Thought the 6 speed box would make it better??
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CORSA NUT
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Registered: 3rd Aug 01
Location: Wirral
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Decent all round car IMO but should not be classed as a 'Hot Hatch'
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deano87
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Registered: 21st Oct 06
Location: Bedfordshire Drives: Ford Fiesta
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quote:
Originally posted by fro-dizzle
Fad is a good person to talk to, his mum has a mint low milage one which he drives regularly.
Which he says fails to start when it's below 0 degrees 
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Kano
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quote:
Originally posted by CORSA NUT
Decent all round car IMO but should not be classed as a 'Hot Hatch'
Why not? 170bhp hatchback? Same idea as clios etc?
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mwg
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Registered: 19th Feb 04
Location: South Lakes
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They aren't very fast. Remember when my cousin had one and it really need screwing to go and even then it wasn't what you would call hot hatch quick
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gavin18787
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Registered: 22nd Feb 05
Location: Basildon, Essex
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Never driven one but I have heard good things regarding the handling etc
I think they are really good looking cars too 
Drives supercharged Tec with torque  
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Ojc
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Registered: 14th Nov 00
Location: Reading: Drives : Clio 197
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Very good cars, and yes underated. I'm sure you can extract more from them with a different exhaust manifold with the standard one being really restrictive.
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deano87
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Registered: 21st Oct 06
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That shape Focus has always been commented on its handling abilities compared to the competition. . .can't see an ST170 being that bad.
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wilson_sri
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Registered: 31st Aug 04
Location: Dunfermline Drives: Technics 1210s
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Awesome cars! My mate has one. It goes like the clappers. He changed the exhaust manifold and fitted a new system. Doesnt holf up to bad agaisnt the odd CTR either 
Like has already been said the handling is superb. Also very comfy on long drives and look fantastic!
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Kano
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Not too bad then..
[Edited on 26-01-2009 by Kano]
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Kano
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quote:
Originally posted by Ojc
Very good cars, and yes underated. I'm sure you can extract more from them with a different exhaust manifold with the standard one being really restrictive.
Yeh noticed theres plenty of manifolds on ebay for them..
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Rich H
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Registered: 26th Oct 05
Location: West Sussex Drives: E46 M3
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I'd love to own one, but strangely I struggle to get insurance on one (yet can get quotes on 182's etc lol)
Looks very tidy for the money (presuming it's within about £1k of the price its on atm) Wheels are starting to show signs of typical Ford wear which is a shame - easily fixed I suppose. 
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deano87
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Registered: 21st Oct 06
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quote:
Originally posted by Rich H
I'd love to own one, but strangely I struggle to get insurance on one (yet can get quotes on 182's etc lol)
I read somewhere that Clio 182's are necessarily 182bhp or 182ps, where as the Fords are a bit more accurate?! May have something to do with it.
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Rich H
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Registered: 26th Oct 05
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quote:
Originally posted by deano87
quote:
Originally posted by Rich H
I'd love to own one, but strangely I struggle to get insurance on one (yet can get quotes on 182's etc lol)
I read somewhere that Clio 182's are necessarily 182bhp or 182ps, where as the Fords are a bit more accurate?! May have something to do with it.
Then to confuse me further though, I just got a quote on an Impreza out of interest - £1800  - At least I get a bloody quote for that!!
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deano87
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Registered: 21st Oct 06
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LeeM
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Registered: 26th Sep 05
Location: Liverpool
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quote:
Originally posted by Rich H
I'd love to own one, but strangely I struggle to get insurance on one (yet can get quotes on 182's etc lol)
Looks very tidy for the money (presuming it's within about £1k of the price its on atm) Wheels are starting to show signs of typical Ford wear which is a shame - easily fixed I suppose.
same, 182 varies from 1100-1300 and the lowest ive found for the focus is 2500 
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Kano
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Registered: 29th Aug 04
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quote:
Originally posted by Rich H
quote:
Originally posted by deano87
quote:
Originally posted by Rich H
I'd love to own one, but strangely I struggle to get insurance on one (yet can get quotes on 182's etc lol)
I read somewhere that Clio 182's are necessarily 182bhp or 182ps, where as the Fords are a bit more accurate?! May have something to do with it.
Then to confuse me further though, I just got a quote on an Impreza out of interest - £1800 - At least I get a bloody quote for that!!
Its not mega cheap for me to insure, but £400 for me and the gf isnt bad.. Will more than likely get her to insure it because she will use it much more than me anyway so should be closer to £250..
Rich H I removed the link in case anyone tried to buy. I'm getting it for well within what you said. It needs a back arch painted due to a bit of rust starting to bubble which wasnt shown in the advert and its due a belt hence the price I'm getting it for. I work for a bodyshop though so should get it done cheap and I will do the belt myself.
[Edited on 26-01-2009 by Kano]
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Kano
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quote:
Originally posted by deano87
quote:
Originally posted by Rich H
I'd love to own one, but strangely I struggle to get insurance on one (yet can get quotes on 182's etc lol)
I read somewhere that Clio 182's are necessarily 182bhp or 182ps, where as the Fords are a bit more accurate?! May have something to do with it.
The ST170's are actually 174 according to the specs ive seen
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