Had the st150 and now have the st180. The 150 put a smile on my face each and every time I drove it. The 180, I've had to bring it up to a stage 2 to make it anywhere near as enjoyable to drive. I'd love another 150
Yeah I think they all did, I was too excited/busy driving rather than looking for the button as it's on the actual seat (at the side) from memory Thanks for watching! 👍🏼
I own one of those cars in Mexico, here, the ST 150 was an special edition, only 300 cars where available in 2007 as model/year 2008. I bought it in November 2022 and im very happy with it, it drives awesome, looks very great, the maintenance its cheap, doesnt drink too much ⛽, i want to keep it forever. Greetings from Mexico.
Never knew Ford sold Fiestas in Mexico! Crazy you're saying only 300 sold, there's 100000's in the UK hahaha Thanks for sharing, make sure you keep it! Check out my other video of my new Mk6 ST150 track/race car when you have the time All the best Oliver 👍
Not driven a TDCI Fiesta in a while, I remember having one as a courtesy car and getting 60mpg+ Welcome back to the Fiesta club Adam 🙌🏼 Thanks for stopping by to watch and comment!
I had the XR4 in Australia, traded for the 180 (MP215) and now have another XR4 too (for my sons first car). I wouldn’t be sad giving up the 180 for it. There’s something about that NA that just rocks imo. Love these cars. The 150 has aged so much better than the 182 cup for example too, which is a sticky plastic mess inside now
That's very interesting you saying about not missing the ST180 and I have to admit I see your point, the ST150 was nice to rev out (think it helped being re-mapped a bit too) plus newer cars are just missing most if not all driver engagement so the older I get, I just get drawn into older and/or pure driving machines The 182 wasn't great from the start, it aged the day it was made public haha! Thanks for watching Steffan! 👍🏼
LEGEND! Got to keep the miles off that LaFerrari in your garage Keith 🙈 Thanks for watching and of course subscribing recently, welcome to the channel!
I was close to buying one of these quite some time ago but wanted ideally wanted something with a turbo and five doors, so ended up buying a SEAT Ibiza FR instead.
Considering one of these as a cheaper daily driver. Still quite a few standard examples about. Had mine way back in 2006 at only a year old, really enjoyed it, but it was sadly written off by a lorry driver driving into the side of me 😢 Good video mate - more of a natural, less scripted presentation - how I like it 👍🏻
Thanks for watching, glad you enjoyed the video! The Mk6 is definietly becoming a modern classic, worth a buy before they get unattainable in the future!
Hello Mate, just seen this fantastic review, totally agree with you on everything. What mods did he do to get to 180? In your view, what aftermarket exhaust would you go for.
Glad you liked the video, thanks for the kind words Dave! Looking back I don't think the car was running 180bhp as in the bracket you'll need uprated cams etc and don't think this car did. I have recently bought a track ST150, that runs a full Miltek system with exhaust manifold and I'd say that is the nicest sounding system to get. I'll be doing videos on mine at some point but won't be for a while - I have posted pictures on Instagram of the car if you fancy a look. Again, thanks for watching!
I average around 27-30mpg in my st150 and that's with having a little bit of fun too. I reckon it could easily be 35mpg+ if you are driving like a granny or going 65mph on a motorway. Not too bad for what it is in my opinion
Interesting - a Rally Edition? Never heard of Ford doing that, only Fiesta I recall the name 'Rally' in it was the Rallye Concept they did Where are you based Sven?
Heard of those talked about as European only model. Ford had MK6 ST shells/etc running in the Super1600 rally category which believe based on ST150’s but had to run super high rev 1.6 16v’s and rules of the time had to sell a base example via showrooms. Got many of that stuff sold Europe but not worth effort UK
@@PocketRockets @markturner-smith5309 thats correct, i am from the netherlands, the rally editions rev to 7000rpm. Is seems to be that the rally edition was a dutch only
I chose the 1.6tdci over the st150 personally, sure it doesn’t have the st badge but, reliable, cheap to run, can achieve upwards of 150bhp for a couple hundred pound, lower insurance group etc, tax. 124000 miles and counting still immaculate. Only thing I would have from the st to my tdci is the response of that na engine, takes a while for the turbo to come in but when it does it’s good fun
IB5s are known to be like chocolate, especially third gear (yes, if you're aggressive pushing up into the gear) Agree, LSD is a must for any car, especially an FWD one 👍🏼 Thanks for watching Mark!
VTEC FTW! I did have a segment planned before filming to chat about the feel of the Duratec vs a K20 (from experience with my EP3) but the mixture of cold baltic weather and being distracted behind the wheel it slipped my mind 😂 I will say though now, a K20 runs rings around a Duratec for many reasons but mostly for the soundtrack and stronger tuning capabilities Thanks for supporting & watching as always dude!
@@PocketRockets ep3 is on another level to the st150 it was amazing for it’s time. The st150 was more of a Clio/polo competitor although the clio was miles faster too
@PocketRockets I'd be up for that. The V6 will be going soon as 700 a year in tax is busting my balls, and the TDCI needs a drive shaft but once I've sorted that, I'd be happy for it to come on
Not sure if they are real but yes they are Escort Cossie wheels Tyre size again unknown to me, I just turn up and hoon I imagine a quick Google search will answer the question for you 👍 Thanks for watching Drew!
Too many good cars end up in scrapyards due to carelessness not always your fault but my point is yes Everyone go out and buy st150s hopefully we loose half so it makes the ones left obsolete now ford announcing no more production is just gold to those who looked after there's, everyone will be walking soon when they think electric is the way forward yeahh go green, nooo ya daft cxxt , there power stations aren't powerful enough to cover everyone ,, One hole Street stuck the kettle at the same time image the whole country using plug in chargers,,,, sorry boss cars flat powercut Lastnight
I had a Fiesta ST 150 from new and to be honest its was crap.......spent loads tuning and tracking it and it was honestly crap......bought a clio 172 cup with mega mileage and it never missed a beat on the track and would have run rings round the NA crap that the Duratec was. Honestly it was no different to the van inside too ffs Ford!!!!
Always heard a Clio 172/182 Cup chassis wise is superior compared to other rivals of that era However, I owned a EP3 Civic Type R that I ended up race preparing (suspension, roll cage and loads of other bits) and then switched to a ST150 race prepped and personally prefer it over the EP3 i.e. more playful on the rear and of course lighter If you get a chance to drive a ST180 (Mk7) it completely trumps the ST150 in every department Luckily for me, most of the interior is gone so not a problem anymore 👍😂 Thanks for watching!
Had the st150 and now have the st180. The 150 put a smile on my face each and every time I drove it. The 180, I've had to bring it up to a stage 2 to make it anywhere near as enjoyable to drive. I'd love another 150
Do it mate! Join the movement of collecting Fiestas like me 👍🏼🤣
Thanks for watching!
Bought this car for 2.5k with full service history back in Oct 2022 at 93.8k miles, it’s now at 99.3k. Very reliable & fuel-efficient vehicle.
It's a great car, the owner (when I drove it) looked after it! Glad you're enjoying it
Thanks for watching
Do happy to say that my Fiesta ST150 Does have heated seats, they did came with that.
Yeah I think they all did, I was too excited/busy driving rather than looking for the button as it's on the actual seat (at the side) from memory
Thanks for watching! 👍🏼
No, only the full leather cars had heated seats
I own one of those cars in Mexico, here, the ST 150 was an special edition, only 300 cars where available in 2007 as model/year 2008. I bought it in November 2022 and im very happy with it, it drives awesome, looks very great, the maintenance its cheap, doesnt drink too much ⛽, i want to keep it forever.
Greetings from Mexico.
Never knew Ford sold Fiestas in Mexico! Crazy you're saying only 300 sold, there's 100000's in the UK hahaha
Thanks for sharing, make sure you keep it! Check out my other video of my new Mk6 ST150 track/race car when you have the time
All the best Oliver 👍
Av just got a tdci fiesta. After 20 years out of fiestas and it is taking me right back to the good old days 😊
Not driven a TDCI Fiesta in a while, I remember having one as a courtesy car and getting 60mpg+
Welcome back to the Fiesta club Adam 🙌🏼
Thanks for stopping by to watch and comment!
I had the XR4 in Australia, traded for the 180 (MP215) and now have another XR4 too (for my sons first car). I wouldn’t be sad giving up the 180 for it. There’s something about that NA that just rocks imo. Love these cars. The 150 has aged so much better than the 182 cup for example too, which is a sticky plastic mess inside now
Plus they look soooooo much better than all the newer Fiestas 👌
That's very interesting you saying about not missing the ST180 and I have to admit I see your point, the ST150 was nice to rev out (think it helped being re-mapped a bit too) plus newer cars are just missing most if not all driver engagement so the older I get, I just get drawn into older and/or pure driving machines
The 182 wasn't great from the start, it aged the day it was made public haha!
Thanks for watching Steffan! 👍🏼
I always liked this shape. I liked that it was 2.0L too. (Not too hard or too expensive to add boost too.) Proven Reliable Engine.
It's ageing like fine wine the older they get 👍🏼
Thats why I had to buy one - slowly becoming a Fiesta Collector 🤣🤣🤣
Thanks for watching!
Hopefully getting mine next week, fingers crossed.
Ah congrats mate! It'd be good to hear your thoughts on the car once you've jellied with it properly
Thanks for stopping by to watch and comment!
DId you end up getting it, mate?
Had to reminisce owning that car in its prime, glad to have been able to have it on TH-cam!
Thanks again for allowing me to film with it Tom! Hope you're well
@@PocketRockets gotta get my next car on now😂
@tomcollins8803 would love to mate! Send me a DM on Instagram and we'll sort it out 👍🏼
I’m not too into sports cars but I must say I’ve got an attraction to this one specifically, especially with that 2.0L engine.
Not really a sports car, classed as a hot hatchback but yes I agree the 2.0 duratec is a great power plant 👍🏼
Thanks for watching
@@PocketRockets Aye, it was a great presentation.
I've got a 'project' ST150 for sale. Lots of go faster goodies. Might keep it now!
KEEP IT!
Subscribe and stay tuned as I'm about to announce a couple new additions to the 'PocketRockets' fleet 😎
Thanks for watching!
i have a zetec s mk6 as my first car and i love it to bits. unfortunately the aftermarket coilovers are horrible for comfort but its a treat to drive
As long as you enjoy it that's all that matters pal!
Thanks for watching
Well I got my St150 500❤ for 5 years and I love it🎉🎉 what a little car
Wow! That's an awesome milestone, thanks for sharing
Keep enjoying!
I have been using the diesel version for 15 years and agree with your comments about the Fiesta Mk6.
Big up the diesel gang! What you getting MPG wise, I bet 80+ mpg?
Thanks for watching! 👍🏼
using one as a daily at the moment. love it
LEGEND! Got to keep the miles off that LaFerrari in your garage Keith 🙈
Thanks for watching and of course subscribing recently, welcome to the channel!
@@PocketRockets 🤣 thanks
I was close to buying one of these quite some time ago but wanted ideally wanted something with a turbo and five doors, so ended up buying a SEAT Ibiza FR instead.
Can't beat that turbo torque
I know, I've heard this story a million times! 😂
Do we need to buy one for ThoseTwoCarGuys at some point the future? 🤔
Thanks for watching bro!
Considering one of these as a cheaper daily driver. Still quite a few standard examples about. Had mine way back in 2006 at only a year old, really enjoyed it, but it was sadly written off by a lorry driver driving into the side of me 😢 Good video mate - more of a natural, less scripted presentation - how I like it 👍🏻
Thanks for watching dude!
sold mine 3 years ago and i am still gutted to this day !
Do another buy Neil! Especially now before they rocket to the moon in price (more so for clean ones)
Thanks for watching 👍🏼
i have a st150 as a track car, its such a good little car i love it! 😆 i think the inside ripped out like mine is alot better. haha
A good easy way of removing the plastic interior I suppose 😂🙈
Thanks for watching Alicia!
@@PocketRockets yehh for sure the cobra buckets arent as comfy either 🤣 Great video man!
Would never part with mine. Amazing little car! ❤️
I won't lie, Inpaid a visit to the classifieds after driving
I'm a bad influence on myself 🙈
Thanks for watching!
It was great to watch. I am planning to buy it as my first car. Considering its age, it still looks fresh
Thanks for watching, glad you enjoyed the video!
The Mk6 is definietly becoming a modern classic, worth a buy before they get unattainable in the future!
Hello Mate, just seen this fantastic review, totally agree with you on everything. What mods did he do to get to 180? In your view, what aftermarket exhaust would you go for.
Glad you liked the video, thanks for the kind words Dave!
Looking back I don't think the car was running 180bhp as in the bracket you'll need uprated cams etc and don't think this car did.
I have recently bought a track ST150, that runs a full Miltek system with exhaust manifold and I'd say that is the nicest sounding system to get.
I'll be doing videos on mine at some point but won't be for a while - I have posted pictures on Instagram of the car if you fancy a look.
Again, thanks for watching!
ST180 in the younger brother mate ;)
I know, I own both ST150 & ST180 👍🏼
Thanks for watching 😊
These are just so cool
They certainly are!
I average around 27-30mpg in my st150 and that's with having a little bit of fun too. I reckon it could easily be 35mpg+ if you are driving like a granny or going 65mph on a motorway. Not too bad for what it is in my opinion
It's worst to drive like a granny than get horrible MPG 🤣 but 30mpg isn't too shabby for an almost 20 year old Fiesta 👍🏼
Thanks for watching pal!
I have a 1.6 rally edition, only 250 were made, love it!
Interesting - a Rally Edition? Never heard of Ford doing that, only Fiesta I recall the name 'Rally' in it was the Rallye Concept they did
Where are you based Sven?
@@PocketRockets it was made for i think only the dutch market, Google it
Heard of those talked about as European only model.
Ford had MK6 ST shells/etc running in the Super1600 rally category which believe based on ST150’s but had to run super high rev 1.6 16v’s and rules of the time had to sell a base example via showrooms.
Got many of that stuff sold Europe but not worth effort UK
@@PocketRockets @markturner-smith5309 thats correct, i am from the netherlands, the rally editions rev to 7000rpm. Is seems to be that the rally edition was a dutch only
I'm picking mine up tomorrow
Congrats Gavin, what colour is yours ?
Got yourself a new subscriber mate fantastic content 😊
Awesome, thank you so much for subbing!
Welcome to the 'PocketRockets' family
Stay tuned more Fiesta content is coming soon
I chose the 1.6tdci over the st150 personally, sure it doesn’t have the st badge but, reliable, cheap to run, can achieve upwards of 150bhp for a couple hundred pound, lower insurance group etc, tax. 124000 miles and counting still immaculate. Only thing I would have from the st to my tdci is the response of that na engine, takes a while for the turbo to come in but when it does it’s good fun
2.0 duratec is a peach! But you can't beat a diesel for affordability/everyday use
Thanks for watching Roselyn
Instant classic
Thanks for watching! 😎
The gearboxes are a weak point on these cars , if you abuse them they will break , the Quaife limited slip diff is a good upgrade though
IB5s are known to be like chocolate, especially third gear (yes, if you're aggressive pushing up into the gear)
Agree, LSD is a must for any car, especially an FWD one 👍🏼
Thanks for watching Mark!
I’ve broken 2 gearboxes in mine I got a low mileage one last time and try take it easier on it now 😂
considering one as a first car
A very good first choice 👌🏼
ive been looking at getting a new exhaust for my st150 which one is on that one?
Milltek full catback system
Really nice sound, transforms the car!
@@PocketRockets You said it was a Cobra in the vid
That looks like abberton and surrounding areas, you a local lad?
Fairly local good sir 👍🏼
Nice wheels!
Good old Escort wheels 👍🏼
@@PocketRockets They suit the car 👍
Good little cars but if I buy a performance hatch it either has to have vtec or turbo
NA is old fashioned but the cars feel more analog than anything with a turbo/vtech
VTEC FTW!
I did have a segment planned before filming to chat about the feel of the Duratec vs a K20 (from experience with my EP3) but the mixture of cold baltic weather and being distracted behind the wheel it slipped my mind 😂
I will say though now, a K20 runs rings around a Duratec for many reasons but mostly for the soundtrack and stronger tuning capabilities
Thanks for supporting & watching as always dude!
@@eoghanmacdonald I know but I love turbo torque
@@Birmingham_racing yeah man can’t argue with the advantages of a turbo
@@PocketRockets ep3 is on another level to the st150 it was amazing for it’s time. The st150 was more of a Clio/polo competitor although the clio was miles faster too
I check the video again , good telling mate ,
Thanks again!
so cool!
👍👍👍
Thanks for watching!
Was it loud in the car or oke
No, not loud - exhaust note is a personal preference so best to hear it in person
@@PocketRockets oke thank you verry much
Who eyed the little Mondeo ST at 3:34? 👀👀
HAHAHA! I didn't even see that, it shows you truly watched the video 👍
Cheers legend!
@@PocketRockets Always on the lookout for Mondys. I have 2 myself :')
Fancy having one of them on the channel at some point? 🙈
@PocketRockets I'd be up for that. The V6 will be going soon as 700 a year in tax is busting my balls, and the TDCI needs a drive shaft but once I've sorted that, I'd be happy for it to come on
Sorry Jase! Forgot to response, drop me a message on Instagram - we'll sort something out 👍
I bought one brand new in 2006 and it cost £11,100
Wow! Inflation really has done a number on all of us, thanks for sharing and of course watching too 👍
How many rpm does it go at 60 mph? Thanks
Not sure, sorry!
Thanks for watching
What wheels and tyres is that running? Genuine escort cosworth 16" wheels? If so what size tyres?
Not sure if they are real but yes they are Escort Cossie wheels
Tyre size again unknown to me, I just turn up and hoon
I imagine a quick Google search will answer the question for you 👍
Thanks for watching Drew!
Hello, from what Ford is the rims from
Ford Escort, if I'm correct Shane
@@PocketRockets thanks
Excaust on this car?
Scorpion system from memory
@@PocketRockets is it verry loud inside ? En manifold to? En non res or reonated
Too many good cars end up in scrapyards due to carelessness not always your fault but my point is yes Everyone go out and buy st150s hopefully we loose half so it makes the ones left obsolete now ford announcing no more production is just gold to those who looked after there's, everyone will be walking soon when they think electric is the way forward yeahh go green, nooo ya daft cxxt , there power stations aren't powerful enough to cover everyone ,,
One hole Street stuck the kettle at the same time image the whole country using plug in chargers,,,, sorry boss cars flat powercut Lastnight
It's a daft world we live in, unfortunately Ashley, welcome to Clown World 🤡
Thanks for watching 👍🏼
First
THE REAL ONE RIGHT HERE!
I had a Fiesta ST 150 from new and to be honest its was crap.......spent loads tuning and tracking it and it was honestly crap......bought a clio 172 cup with mega mileage and it never missed a beat on the track and would have run rings round the NA crap that the Duratec was. Honestly it was no different to the van inside too ffs Ford!!!!
Always heard a Clio 172/182 Cup chassis wise is superior compared to other rivals of that era
However, I owned a EP3 Civic Type R that I ended up race preparing (suspension, roll cage and loads of other bits) and then switched to a ST150 race prepped and personally prefer it over the EP3 i.e. more playful on the rear and of course lighter
If you get a chance to drive a ST180 (Mk7) it completely trumps the ST150 in every department
Luckily for me, most of the interior is gone so not a problem anymore 👍😂
Thanks for watching!
Only in your opinion 🤣