Fiesta ST
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Well, after just 3 1/2 months the Fiesta ST love affair has proved to be brief and one of those things you thought would be good but didn't work out - oops !
I have taken the hit and traded it - the poor thing only has 2K on it !
I just found I couldn't get used to the seating position which proved far too 'sit up and beg' for my liking. The car was built well, went really well for what it is and was liked by everyone who came out in it ... except me. I had only driven the car around town on 2 test drives and it was great - but taken on a long run my back and legs ached due to the tilted angle of the front Recaro seats which you can't adjust.
What is replacing it ... I considered Golf R and Cupra 280 but coming from two S2000's I decided another convertible should be added to my Smart Fortwo diesel; thus a BMW Z4 35iS is replacing the Fiesta.
I am told there are only 150 ('ishh) in the UK and having driven it roof up I loved the standard BMW sports exhaust, the acceleration (0-62 in 4.8) and the build quality.
Apologies now for those wanting a nice summer as each year I have a convertible it rains
The 2 days wait for it is going to seem forever !
I have taken the hit and traded it - the poor thing only has 2K on it !
I just found I couldn't get used to the seating position which proved far too 'sit up and beg' for my liking. The car was built well, went really well for what it is and was liked by everyone who came out in it ... except me. I had only driven the car around town on 2 test drives and it was great - but taken on a long run my back and legs ached due to the tilted angle of the front Recaro seats which you can't adjust.
What is replacing it ... I considered Golf R and Cupra 280 but coming from two S2000's I decided another convertible should be added to my Smart Fortwo diesel; thus a BMW Z4 35iS is replacing the Fiesta.
I am told there are only 150 ('ishh) in the UK and having driven it roof up I loved the standard BMW sports exhaust, the acceleration (0-62 in 4.8) and the build quality.
Apologies now for those wanting a nice summer as each year I have a convertible it rains
The 2 days wait for it is going to seem forever !
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Originally Posted by John57' timestamp='1404287870' post='23226698
Well, after just 3 1/2 months the Fiesta ST love affair has proved to be brief and one of those things you thought would be good but didn't work out - oops !
I have taken the hit and traded it - the poor thing only has 2K on it !
I just found I couldn't get used to the seating position which proved far too 'sit up and beg' for my liking. The car was built well, went really well for what it is and was liked by everyone who came out in it ... except me. I had only driven the car around town on 2 test drives and it was great - but taken on a long run my back and legs ached due to the tilted angle of the front Recaro seats which you can't adjust.
What is replacing it ... I considered Golf R and Cupra 280 but coming from two S2000's I decided another convertible should be added to my Smart Fortwo diesel; thus a BMW Z4 35iS is replacing the Fiesta.
I am told there are only 150 ('ishh) in the UK and having driven it roof up I loved the standard BMW sports exhaust, the acceleration (0-62 in 4.8) and the build quality.
Apologies now for those wanting a nice summer as each year I have a convertible it rains
The 2 days wait for it is going to seem forever !
I have taken the hit and traded it - the poor thing only has 2K on it !
I just found I couldn't get used to the seating position which proved far too 'sit up and beg' for my liking. The car was built well, went really well for what it is and was liked by everyone who came out in it ... except me. I had only driven the car around town on 2 test drives and it was great - but taken on a long run my back and legs ached due to the tilted angle of the front Recaro seats which you can't adjust.
What is replacing it ... I considered Golf R and Cupra 280 but coming from two S2000's I decided another convertible should be added to my Smart Fortwo diesel; thus a BMW Z4 35iS is replacing the Fiesta.
I am told there are only 150 ('ishh) in the UK and having driven it roof up I loved the standard BMW sports exhaust, the acceleration (0-62 in 4.8) and the build quality.
Apologies now for those wanting a nice summer as each year I have a convertible it rains
The 2 days wait for it is going to seem forever !
When I get it I might have to go to Littlehampton and get some 'replacement' pictures replicating the Z4M R ones ... if I can persuade the other half to take them again !
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Originally Posted by gaddafi' timestamp='1404288443' post='23226701
[quote name='John57' timestamp='1404287870' post='23226698']
Well, after just 3 1/2 months the Fiesta ST love affair has proved to be brief and one of those things you thought would be good but didn't work out - oops !
I have taken the hit and traded it - the poor thing only has 2K on it !
I just found I couldn't get used to the seating position which proved far too 'sit up and beg' for my liking. The car was built well, went really well for what it is and was liked by everyone who came out in it ... except me. I had only driven the car around town on 2 test drives and it was great - but taken on a long run my back and legs ached due to the tilted angle of the front Recaro seats which you can't adjust.
What is replacing it ... I considered Golf R and Cupra 280 but coming from two S2000's I decided another convertible should be added to my Smart Fortwo diesel; thus a BMW Z4 35iS is replacing the Fiesta.
I am told there are only 150 ('ishh) in the UK and having driven it roof up I loved the standard BMW sports exhaust, the acceleration (0-62 in 4.8) and the build quality.
Apologies now for those wanting a nice summer as each year I have a convertible it rains
The 2 days wait for it is going to seem forever !
Well, after just 3 1/2 months the Fiesta ST love affair has proved to be brief and one of those things you thought would be good but didn't work out - oops !
I have taken the hit and traded it - the poor thing only has 2K on it !
I just found I couldn't get used to the seating position which proved far too 'sit up and beg' for my liking. The car was built well, went really well for what it is and was liked by everyone who came out in it ... except me. I had only driven the car around town on 2 test drives and it was great - but taken on a long run my back and legs ached due to the tilted angle of the front Recaro seats which you can't adjust.
What is replacing it ... I considered Golf R and Cupra 280 but coming from two S2000's I decided another convertible should be added to my Smart Fortwo diesel; thus a BMW Z4 35iS is replacing the Fiesta.
I am told there are only 150 ('ishh) in the UK and having driven it roof up I loved the standard BMW sports exhaust, the acceleration (0-62 in 4.8) and the build quality.
Apologies now for those wanting a nice summer as each year I have a convertible it rains
The 2 days wait for it is going to seem forever !
When I get it I might have to go to Littlehampton and get some 'replacement' pictures replicating the Z4M R ones ... if I can persuade the other half to take them again ![/quote]
Will you come in uniform?
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Originally Posted by John57' timestamp='1404289000' post='23226705
[quote name='gaddafi' timestamp='1404288443' post='23226701']
[quote name='John57' timestamp='1404287870' post='23226698']
Well, after just 3 1/2 months the Fiesta ST love affair has proved to be brief and one of those things you thought would be good but didn't work out - oops !
I have taken the hit and traded it - the poor thing only has 2K on it !
I just found I couldn't get used to the seating position which proved far too 'sit up and beg' for my liking. The car was built well, went really well for what it is and was liked by everyone who came out in it ... except me. I had only driven the car around town on 2 test drives and it was great - but taken on a long run my back and legs ached due to the tilted angle of the front Recaro seats which you can't adjust.
What is replacing it ... I considered Golf R and Cupra 280 but coming from two S2000's I decided another convertible should be added to my Smart Fortwo diesel; thus a BMW Z4 35iS is replacing the Fiesta.
I am told there are only 150 ('ishh) in the UK and having driven it roof up I loved the standard BMW sports exhaust, the acceleration (0-62 in 4.8) and the build quality.
Apologies now for those wanting a nice summer as each year I have a convertible it rains
The 2 days wait for it is going to seem forever !
[quote name='John57' timestamp='1404287870' post='23226698']
Well, after just 3 1/2 months the Fiesta ST love affair has proved to be brief and one of those things you thought would be good but didn't work out - oops !
I have taken the hit and traded it - the poor thing only has 2K on it !
I just found I couldn't get used to the seating position which proved far too 'sit up and beg' for my liking. The car was built well, went really well for what it is and was liked by everyone who came out in it ... except me. I had only driven the car around town on 2 test drives and it was great - but taken on a long run my back and legs ached due to the tilted angle of the front Recaro seats which you can't adjust.
What is replacing it ... I considered Golf R and Cupra 280 but coming from two S2000's I decided another convertible should be added to my Smart Fortwo diesel; thus a BMW Z4 35iS is replacing the Fiesta.
I am told there are only 150 ('ishh) in the UK and having driven it roof up I loved the standard BMW sports exhaust, the acceleration (0-62 in 4.8) and the build quality.
Apologies now for those wanting a nice summer as each year I have a convertible it rains
The 2 days wait for it is going to seem forever !
When I get it I might have to go to Littlehampton and get some 'replacement' pictures replicating the Z4M R ones ... if I can persuade the other half to take them again ![/quote]
Will you come in uniform?
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There are so many replies to that ... but none suitable for the forum
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Originally Posted by gaddafi' timestamp='1404289219' post='23226707
[quote name='John57' timestamp='1404289000' post='23226705']
[quote name='gaddafi' timestamp='1404288443' post='23226701']
[quote name='John57' timestamp='1404287870' post='23226698']
Well, after just 3 1/2 months the Fiesta ST love affair has proved to be brief and one of those things you thought would be good but didn't work out - oops !
I have taken the hit and traded it - the poor thing only has 2K on it !
I just found I couldn't get used to the seating position which proved far too 'sit up and beg' for my liking. The car was built well, went really well for what it is and was liked by everyone who came out in it ... except me. I had only driven the car around town on 2 test drives and it was great - but taken on a long run my back and legs ached due to the tilted angle of the front Recaro seats which you can't adjust.
What is replacing it ... I considered Golf R and Cupra 280 but coming from two S2000's I decided another convertible should be added to my Smart Fortwo diesel; thus a BMW Z4 35iS is replacing the Fiesta.
I am told there are only 150 ('ishh) in the UK and having driven it roof up I loved the standard BMW sports exhaust, the acceleration (0-62 in 4.8) and the build quality.
Apologies now for those wanting a nice summer as each year I have a convertible it rains
The 2 days wait for it is going to seem forever !
[quote name='gaddafi' timestamp='1404288443' post='23226701']
[quote name='John57' timestamp='1404287870' post='23226698']
Well, after just 3 1/2 months the Fiesta ST love affair has proved to be brief and one of those things you thought would be good but didn't work out - oops !
I have taken the hit and traded it - the poor thing only has 2K on it !
I just found I couldn't get used to the seating position which proved far too 'sit up and beg' for my liking. The car was built well, went really well for what it is and was liked by everyone who came out in it ... except me. I had only driven the car around town on 2 test drives and it was great - but taken on a long run my back and legs ached due to the tilted angle of the front Recaro seats which you can't adjust.
What is replacing it ... I considered Golf R and Cupra 280 but coming from two S2000's I decided another convertible should be added to my Smart Fortwo diesel; thus a BMW Z4 35iS is replacing the Fiesta.
I am told there are only 150 ('ishh) in the UK and having driven it roof up I loved the standard BMW sports exhaust, the acceleration (0-62 in 4.8) and the build quality.
Apologies now for those wanting a nice summer as each year I have a convertible it rains
The 2 days wait for it is going to seem forever !
When I get it I might have to go to Littlehampton and get some 'replacement' pictures replicating the Z4M R ones ... if I can persuade the other half to take them again ![/quote]
Will you come in uniform?
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There are so many replies to that ... but none suitable for the forum
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