Sheefa Posted February 3, 2010 Share Posted February 3, 2010 Well I bit the bullet on practicality over passion and ordered the Focus ST3 as my company car with pretty much all the optional extras in Performance Blue. I think it'll give the NA's a run for their money ;-) 2.5 litre Turbo (Volvo tuned engine) and around 225bhp. Already thinking of a full Montune upgrade raising it to around 260bhp and retaining th full dealer warranty. Can't wait to give it a run! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deathmonkey Posted February 3, 2010 Share Posted February 3, 2010 Sounds awesome mate, nice one Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Abz Posted February 4, 2010 Share Posted February 4, 2010 Pretty nice cars! Though extremley thirsty for it's engine size & weight & loads of torque steer! Make sure you hold onto that steering wheel properly when booting it! Other than that they are lovely cars! Good choice of colour, get some pics up when you can. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt _Aero top_ Posted February 4, 2010 Share Posted February 4, 2010 my best mate has one me these and i can say it eats NA's for breakfast . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supra steveo Posted February 4, 2010 Share Posted February 4, 2010 but its a company car ......... wont you have to give it back ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
movistar Posted February 4, 2010 Share Posted February 4, 2010 go for the mountune conversion....they drive much better. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamieP Posted February 4, 2010 Share Posted February 4, 2010 Nice choice, i have a blue ST-3 as well, fun car to drive, dont listen to the people that say about torque steer, its very minimal:) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
creativename Posted February 4, 2010 Share Posted February 4, 2010 I sold one with a bluefin and de-cat. It was a very impressive power gain over standard. Would keep up with a standard RS. Oh and compared to an NA, think of an NA as Vanessa Feltz and this as Usain Bolt Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheefa Posted February 7, 2010 Author Share Posted February 7, 2010 Cheers all. Under our CC policy I have it for 4 years and can then 'buy them out' and keep it or trade for a new car so modifying is not a problem, as long as it's kept to a visual minimum! Am excited and definitely looking at the full montune package with Radtec intercooler alongside remap should give circa 290bhp. Perfect for a small hot hatch. Jamie P - What's relaibility like mate? Any problems in the years you have owned yours pal? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamieP Posted February 7, 2010 Share Posted February 7, 2010 Not had mine long mate, got it for the wife, not read anything to worry about though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mas Posted February 7, 2010 Share Posted February 7, 2010 Good choice Greg, make sure you stick a MKIV club sticker on your windows though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheefa Posted February 7, 2010 Author Share Posted February 7, 2010 Cheers Jamie, some mention of alternator problems but nothing confirmed. Ha Maz, will do mate, they'll be in the boot though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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