Regular Car Reviews: 2014 Ford Focus ST
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- ST stands for "See Tanya? It's a family car. It's perfect for our first child. These seats hug you. We can treat ourselves. We don't have to get the base model. We can treat ourselves to the high trim. This one has navigation. It gets good mileage. Ford is really good these days. What are these dials? I don't know. They probably don't mean anything. Oh look big strong brakes! Yes, yes, this car is safe. I've sold my RX-7 like you asked...no more fast cars for me...nope. I promise. Yes. You like it? Good, let's buy it."
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My girlfriend is convinced that ST stands for 'sporty time'.
lmao
+Smish it stands for Road/Track
Although, I'm still in the dark about ST. Sport trim?
Not sexy time?
gobbygoo In reality doesn't it mean "Sport trim" I actually don't really know.
Aaron Ryder pretty sure it's "sports technology"
"ST: See Tanya, its a nice car."
ayy lmao
Oh dear got that sonic background. Can you just imagine the horrors that are on that young man's hard drive.
i dont get it whats wrong with sonic, not like they had anime porn as the backround
Gotta go fast, gotta go faster faster faster SANIC.
That sonic would only make sense if it was the sparkly performance blue like my ST... Not sure why he has a blue hedgehog in his red ST.
ChronicConnoisseur Sonic fans are the bronies of the video gaming world
PeePee2000 Maybe if you had a black one... Knuckles was red.
2 years into owning one and coming back to this video to reminisce was very nostalgic to first day ownership
Please do the video talking about safety vs aesthetics over the last few decades. A RGR car story perhaps?
I'll say this for sure, sure safety is cool and all, but I miss the visibility I had in my '89 CRX Si.
Word, my (trigger warning, Mr. Regular) Jetta Mk5 has really thick C-pillars. Generally, C-pillars are a pain in modern cars.
Trevor Reis I am looking into getting a CRX as a project within the next few months. Is there anything that I should look out for?
One that still has the "trunk" cover and cargo hatch in good working order would be a start. That would probably be a good indicator of someone who would take good care of the car in general. If the steering wheel is not very near centered when going straight it is a good indicator that there is some or has been some alignment trouble, most likely front end collisions or hopping curbs at high speeds.
Other than that, just make sure you have a trusted mechanic look at the engine before you buy. And good luck, I very VERY seldom see any CRXs that have not been ruined by shitty body work or fender benders.
I completely agree. Is it too much a sin to ask that I choose my level of safety for myself? I don't see why you can ride a moped and that's totally fine but if your car doesn't protect you from a freight train in a tornado you're screwed.
"WE HAD A KID AFTER SHE DIED"
brb dying
Update please, you dead? And did you have that kid after?
Watched this video when I was 14 and it stuck with me. Ended buying it as my my first car at 19 and still have and love it at 24 nice to revisit this ❤
I’m about to be 17 and saving to hopefully barely afford one of these bad boys
@@alexflosho Try to get one that's relatively stock. I had one and I abused the absolute shit out of it. All I did was change the oil and let it warm up and she treated me well
@@randytobin226 yea. I’d want one pretty much untouched. When I’m looking, I’m pretty much only looking at dealers and cosmetic mods are fine, but I get turned off if I see a tuner on the dash or COBB stickers or even a CAI.
I laughed way too hard at him setting his wallet in the door handle.
I will now always refer to this car as the "see Tanya."
Martin Smith I refer to this car as WE HAD A KID AFTER SHE DIED.
Ten thumbs up for the PaRappa the Rapper reference.
Im in love with my focus ST, bright yellow 2013. i really enjoyed your review its definitely one of the several super fun affordable daily drivers
OneWhoGames I bought a black 2013 last month. Love it.
Better than the WRX? I think so but many don't. What do you guys think?
@@connorjaneu3021 if you don’t care about awd then yes. If you do then no
Thank you for your great reviews! BUT, you simply have the worst timing to make weird comments.... My dad came in as you were saying "it's time to shave my a*shole." I could not stop laughing. Thanks for making it awkward..
Shut up weeb
Anime tiddies
That happened
your opinion doesn't matter because of your profile pic.
I watched one of these with my dad, and it was the one where he's talking about oppressed homosexuality and buttholes the whole video. Very awkward.
Train by day joe rogan podcast by night
Your future is YOU! Joe Rogan gets me off my ass and into the gym
RegularCars fiesta st next!
Allday..... duh!
RegularCars
CAVE MAN DIET ALPHA BRAIN KETTLE BELLS HEMP PROTEIN AND HUGE DICKS.
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huh, I never know who JRE is brought to us by.
Ha! you didn't know ST means sexy time?
Awesome job!! Why can’t ALL car reviews be this good!?!?
Can we have the "This decade is like the 1970's" video please?
I love how there is a category of cars best used for sneaking performance under the nose of an overbearing parent or wife. The st, taurus sho, impala ss, srt4
do a video about that. I sometimes feel like I'm the only one who thinks new cars look the same
Guess what...old cars all look the same too.
DrewLSsix I meant all new cars have that angry, trapezium, honey comb look
+vnctmrn righttttt?
the only similarity i see generally with new cars is they all generally look sharp and aggressive. Other than that they don't really look any more similar to each other than previous decades. 2000's was round, 90's was round boxes, 80's was boxes, etc
@@DrewLSsix When you say all old cars look the same, I am assuming you're too young to have seen any '50s cars. I could tell you what year, make and model of a '50s car from a BLOCK away, maybe 2 blocks on a good day!!
"PaRappa the Rapper marks." Lost it.
Thank goodness my wife (Gramma Sue to her 7 grandkids) knows how to drive a stick, or I'd never have been able to talk her into my getting an ST. A few strategic mods later and we are at 263 wheel HP, an inch lower and HD brakes. Love this car on long trips through the Smokies. The Shenandoah is amazing.
I LOVE early 90's cars! MR2, supra, etc. Make more videos talking about it! :)
Just like everyone else. How special.
RCR Stories: Cars look like boxes these days
YES!!!
It's eerie how much the guy sounds like Adam Scott.
dorpth Im glad im not the only one. I think we're superaudialists.
dorpth oh my...
About three months ago I bought a 2014 Ford Focus SE "Fleet Car" nice shape, very cheap, I love it! It already saved my life at least once, grim Buffalo road conditions, heavy rain at 35 degrees, when some old Bat in a Chrysler 300 just randomly swept three lanes in front of me on an exit ramp at speed. This is from a car guy that bought a 1971 Ford Mustang Mach 1 in San Diego, 1990, 351C 4V 4-Speed Top Loader...drove that car for six years as a daily driver :)
Yes, I would like another whole video on the 1970s car thing. I find that stuff fascinating. Hell I'll watch anything you guys make.
The throwback email made me think we were gonna see an RX-8
I love when he grunts and starts talking about his taint!! Tee--hee-hee...
trash humor
Only thing trash is your comment, luckily you can delete them and this inevitably trashes said comment.
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So do it.
SpeCifiC0507 cry me a river
I love my ST (red just like this one lol) and I love this review. I watch your videos pretty much every damn day. But you're ok with stalkers, I can tell.
and I watch your video's everyday
OOOHHHH yesssssss. Hope to see you do a RS review when it comes out bro.You are the cure for no more top gear with the old team. Love you!!!
Amazing video as always. Great review. Hilarious. Such accurate and high level commentary.
Do a Hyundai Coupe/Tiburon
Haha...officially lost it during the "we had a kid after she died" mock. Well done.
Love this review, and the video about the theories on 60's/70's car aesthetics versus 2000's/2010's aesthetics is _definitely_ some shit I would watch and thumbs-up!
Just bought a 2015 focus supple trim because of this review, thanks Mr Regular!
I think the ST is the blueprint for fun cars that millenials will buy. I worked at a used dealer that sold late model used cars and one of the things millenials wanted was practicality. We're talking singles or couples without kids that didn't even want kids. They wanted fun but we had a CR-Z for months because it wasn't practical enough for millenials but we would have sold ST's like crazy. It's fun, it's semi-fast, and it's practical. Millenials are literally keeping the small hatchback in while boomers and Gen-X continues the rise of the crossover.
"What are those dials up there? I don't know" omg I died
RegularCars Yes we do want that 70's comparison video. I'm sure we'll all appreciate any humor involved especially since we've all lost the man Robin.
I so hate torque steer. It was the most disconcerting thing when I went from my beastly RWD full-size car to a little FWD car with a bit too much power (in fact, you reviewed a very similar car to my first). I still am not used to it. RWD is so rare that when I end up with RWD rental cars I always wonder why they track so well (yet have some power) until I realize they aren't FWD.
Thanks for the great review. I'm hoping to make a 2015 model my first new car...
You guys need to do a Saab Sonett!
That would be awesome, if they can even find one that is
97I30T
I have one they can use anytime.
Amesie's Corner Ok I'm definitely more than a little bit jealous. I'm a huge fan of anything Saab.
Then you should subscribe to my channel!
Amesie's Automotive Corner It's cool to run into TH-camrs that your subbed to in the comments of other TH-camrs videos
Not all of us want forced induction. My 2005 Focus ST is naturally aspirated, and it is without question the best driving FWD car I've ever driven. Yes, better than a GTI, better than an SI. Part of why it's so awesome is its amazing NA power delivery and simplicity/light weight. When it's no good anymore, I'm going to do my best to find another sub-75,000 mile 05-07 ST. If I can't, I'll be buying a 2015+ Focus ST, but I REALLY wish they offered a Focus with ST handling and a NA version of the RS's 2.3. I'll tune it, to reduce the possibility of detonation and eliminate lag as best I can, but I would much rather have a snappy NA motor in that kind of car.
The RX-7 is a perfectly acceptable family car.
This review started sounding like real review after a while, glad you saved it at the end. Really pulled it out of your ass. Bravo.
“It’s 2014” Wow, that’s a throwback. Almost been a decade.
Every-single-thing in this video could not be more spot on.
I love when he put the wallet in the little cubby and it just fell out. I LOL'd at that because it is so true, there is not a single good spot to fit anything extra from your pockets. They just slide out of your pocket and end up behind the seat or in that impossible spot to get anything out between the center console and the drivers seat.
Brilliant review! Keep them coming please.
I hadn't laughed out loud until I saw the Sonic wallpaper on the car's computer boot-up. Good Lord.
ive never been a fan of sonic the hedgehog but to see him on that display makes me happy for some reason
Mr. Regular you disturb me sometimes
I often disturb myself at night!
You FINALLY have an Xbox huh? (PC Gamer here)
AdrenalineInducedHigh ffs am I being followed around YT or something
Had a PS3 for years but got bored so I got a 360, I would build a mighty le reddit army master race spec PC but my fingers of ham and my patience thinner than an anorexic teenager's waist would cause me to give up within five minutes
I have just seen in the videos I watch sometimes. Interesting to see your story.
yes, make a video about a-pillars and design ethos and how every car is a box.
Yes make this video
For anyone eyeballing a used 2013-2014 focus ST - do it. I just picked up an 80k single owner ST2 for like 13.5, and it is by far the most fun I have ever had in a practical 4 door daily driver. I got my wife into motorcycles and manual cars a few years back, and she is just as into this ST as I am. The torque steer is fun, and the factory suspension is great too. Low speed wheel feedback could be better, but it is such an engaging and rewarding drive.
Looking at a CPO 2013 80k mile st3 two owner southern car in tangerine scream, dealer wants 15,888, only thing I can't drive stick and my friends are all busy
@@haydenb8853 If you can get out to the car, I'd try to take it for a test drive after watching some "how to drive a stick" videos. You gotta start somewhere lol. My wife went from never having driven a stick, to testing, buying, and driving one 200 miles home several years ago. ST's do not like lugging, so def try to keep revs around 2k when clutching out to prevent stalls as you start. Also, never go full gas below like 2k rpm either. Google what LSPI is if you wanna know why. And while that car is CPO and ST3, I would try to work on that price a hair. You won't regret the Tangerine scream, I get compliments from strangers on the color all the time.
@@CameronStPeter I've owned quads and dirt bikes so I know the basics, I'm just not good at the whole clutch on the floor thing
@@CameronStPeter I wanna be around 16 out the door
@@haydenb8853 Oh, if you've run other machines with clutches you'll be fine. Don't over think it and just practice the shift pattern a bit with the car turned off. The ST's gearbox is not particularly difficult, just take it easy and trust yourself.
I totally dig the '70s/'10s tangent.
Also, it sure has started to seem like an Invasion movie, looking at that amorphously bulbous car design these days, especially hatchbacks, which are all just doppelgangers, the lot of them.
I had a chance to drive a used 2012 Focus sedan, basic model with the weird "dual-clutch" automatic. (I know, blah blah slushbox, blah blah recalls... I was still learning stick at the time.) I can't stress this enough: you need to luck out and find one without transmission issues if you want to try the automatic. Other than that and the headrests in the front row being bent forward at an uncomfortable angle and the usual used car dilapidation, it was very difficult to find any fault with the car. It handles surprisingly well despite being front engine/ front wheel drive, and the steering is not that heavy, either. It won't shove you into the seat like a Saturn V rocket, but it is scary how promptly and effortlessly it accelerates for what it is. The brakes are amazing as Mr. Regular stated; there's a bit of a spongy area that lets you ease into them for gradual stops, much to the joy of anyone else in the car with you.
The 2012 Ford Focus Sedan is the Toad of cars: you initially avoid it for misplaced stigmas of slow boring lameness, but you thank it later when the Donkey Kongs and Bowsers are understeering off of the unfenced corners of the Pacific Coast Highway.
The aux jack is hidden away in a weird spot (inside the passenger-side glove compartment), but it is there, and even compressed-quality TH-cam audio sounded listenable through the speakers. The 2012 Focus had some different (less grumpy) body styling and interior work, and the engine bay still has plastic, but not 2014-level plastic.
The predictably--albeit not horribly--slushy transmission tends to short-shift under normal driving conditions, but if you give it just the right amount of gas, then it'll surge ahead close to redline. You can't completely floor it with a foot as angry as modern headlights though, or it'll either chirp or quit on you, and you can't be too coy with it either, or it'll get confused during the gear selection and second guess itself like a bad standardized test taker who doesn't just trust their intuition to just fill a bubble and get to the written portion. It responds best to decisiveness. No more, no less. It's also surprising how whisper quiet it is, too. At a stoplight, you'll barely hear the AC impeller and not the motor at all.
I also got to try a used 2012 Fiesta sedan from the same lot, and while it tends to hug the higher rev range and is overall more playful and sporty, I found that the 1.6L 4-banger had to work a lot harder to get the same amount of power, and the automatic (with a similar dual-clutch design) didn't translate that reduced power as well without having to overwork itself. Even after a short test drive, the engine was VERY hot and expunged a wall of oozy smells, whereas the 2.0L 4-banger in the Focus could pull a 6% grade without breaking a sweat, and because it doesn't have to work as hard, it almost gets as many miles to the gallon as the automatic Fiesta. The Fiesta is also noticeably louder, due to the HOSE PUMPING SOUNDS INTO THE CAR as noted in RCR's Fiesta review.
The Fiesta has even better handling over the already well-grounded Focus because it's smaller, so right on there. Both have the built-in double mirrors to check your blind spots, but in both cars, if your seat is just right, you can look right past the pillar next to your ear. Compared to other slaves to modern reverse-fat-camp pillar regulations (PRIUS), visibility is pretty good for both cars, though it'll take some adjustment to learn where the corners of the car are, because you can't see them.
Overall, if you're not an insufferable dudebro who obnoxiously revs in front of jaundiced grandmothers at Costco and abuses the accelerator while blaming their childish behavior on the transmission, then I think that you'll be surprised at how nuanced and understated the car is: quiet smooth styling, quiet smooth engine, but a wealth of secrets to explore with a skip in its step. They're not without their flaws, but they're pretty inexpensive used, and that makes them a deceptively fun daily driver that almost anyone can have.
+Wings & Strings Thank you! I get tired of AT hate. Not everyone is trying to buy a race car. Some of us just want a fun but easy daily driver.
My friend has this car, says the hatch is way smaller than you'd think. I showed him my Civic's trunk and he was amazed at how much space there was.
Dude, Elliott Smith? Awesome. Awesome review as well
To answer your question, yes, I want it.
Good job. The first time I saw a regular car review I was pissed off, since I expected a "real" car review. But now after many of these reviews, fortunately I came to appreciate this guy´s humour. Nice one!
Quick little cars...was quarantine cruising the other day in my full bolt on 2000 trans am. One of these went to pass me, starting at 65, he stayed right there up to about 120. Granted I stayed in 5th gear not thinking I needed to grab 4th, (which I ultimately didnt need to) he didnt gain ground on me but I was surprised that it stayed right there in my passenger blind spot. I 4th geared him the next time just to let him know....but that was a fun day 🙂
The rant starting at the last minute of the video was surreal. Hilarious!
Chrysler DID keep making the turbo Neon for a while, only they called it a Caliber. And it was HUGELY popular.
Only because people desperately wanted the SRT experience after the Neon uprise and fall.
Nice Elliott Smith reference.
As a driver of a 2012 Focus SEL. I like it dispite the auto transmission and some other issues.
I love my ST. Everyday fun and practicality at a great price.
Ford Focus ST is the American car I wanted to buy when I bought my MS3, but it wasn't out yet or even announced. Still love my MS3 though.
ST - "See Tanya, it's a nice car", hahaha, you got me!
Lol, Sonic.
he makes the car faster
Sonic rules
Has anyone noticed that in every episode of Regular Car Review the lqst car reviewed can be seen in the background?
I love these reviews sooooo much. His outlandish truth and humor is perfect
This may be the strongest review I've ever watched.
lmfao this guy is to funny
+JussBaze wait nevermind
For some reason I Died when when he put his wallet in that pocket and it fell over.. hahahahah!
The ford Focus turbo, with a time lag is dangerous because when the turbo kicks in, you're not expecting it.
Possibly the best car review i've ever seen and by far the best for the focus st.
The best intro song ever. The little mermaid
At 6:38, imagine Dr. Girlfriend's face when he gets back to what's important.
"What are these dials up here?"
"idunno"
That's from a typical AMERICAN driver....
How can people even give this video a thumbs down?? Thumbs up all the way!!!
I'm throwing a curveball out there...
Great regular car... Hyundai Elantra. Specifically the 2005-2006. You must review this. Sooo regular yet surprisingly fun. Not a civic, but good times and hard to find used because people keep them
Also, new 2012- current Kia Optima. No nostalgia here, but again, surprisingly fun
2:17 I know you get creative with these videos. But what does washing your clothes have to do with Ford Focus ST Lool
It has cumstains
The stock turbo peaks at 21 psi and has the capability to overboost to 23psi. As per ford
Agree with mostly everything in this review...but assuming I heard correctly, he stated that you don't feel the boost till you're deep into the RPMS.
Definitely not true, you can LITERALLY feel the car get SLOWER after about 5200rpm...such small hotside, much torque, crazy back pressure.
replace the DP with 3" and the hotside too.
I want that video on those cars in those decades you were talking about.
Test drove a new 2018 st with the navigation. Ripped through a small road. Its a fun car for sure. Just was out of my price range when I was a college student. Looking back at them.
I thought it was a good episode up until the Pa Rappa the Rapper comment...then it was EVEN BETTER.
90s cars like the thunderbird and rx7 and prelude have always been my favorite and used to be the black sheep generation of cars
this is the only car i would sell an RX-7 for
Lol
Okay wtf did I just watch? I'm so confused with this car review? Idk it was even a car review at the end. But non the less I laughed my ass off. Good job👍🏻.
RegularCars LOL your description of how to convince the wife to buy this was almost exactly how I convinced my wife to let me buy a Fiesta ST. See look 4 doors, and it gets great gas mileage!
I'd like to throw my hat in on saying yes i would like to see a dedicated video regarding the 70 similarities in the 70's v today. It's also pretty funny to me that the ST is 10 years newer than the SRT-4 yet aside from creature comforts and nvh improvements isn't all that improved upon! I was also sad to see no comment on the ecoboosts fuel economy or the use of an e-diff that still does not defeat torque steer. Something tells me you guys were pretty stoked on this car before you drove it..
I have the base model sedan pretty punchy for being N/A I love it gets me anywhere
Thats an interesting point about the "new" 1970's and new car safety requirements.
Watched this video and ordered a boost/vac gauge to replace my boost gauge immediately :(
the car turned right under acceleration, because the road has an angle for water to pour down to the side and not stay on it, making it safer to drive.
I drive a Contour SVT, one of those cars that completely disconnects from the ford lineup. It doesn't drive of feel like a bread and butter contour.
It feels like a car that should of been available permanently for those who didn't want to drive a mustang or didn't have enough money to buy a European performance sedan.
Just like the ST, a practical family sedan that you can drive like a race car (200hp), and save you gas when you need to, since it only had 2.5L(n/a) of engine displacement.
"we had a kid after she died"
I've been binge watching RegularCars for months to a year now and I let that fly over my head, but when it hit me, it hit me 💀 I'm gonna adopt some Peruvian kid and tell my future wife that on a date
one of the fastest cars at the local scca autocross where I live is a stock focus st, the driver will tripod the thing as fast as most of the evos there.
Definitely not wowing anyone wirh how comfy the seats are
Funny you mention being a family guy and getting a Focus ST. That is the reason I got a Focus ST not the Fiesta ST. Not married yet, not even a GF but that is coming. I have a 2016, it's modified and I don't mean this Stage bs, it has a large turbo (relatively speaking it's a small mid-frame that is what Garrett calls it) GTX3071. I drag race it, I need the power.... Anyway I use it for rideshare too and people love it.
The last section.... Literally I cant even. LOL.
My first car was an 02 Focus ST ik it’s a different generation but ST represents all that’s good about hot hatches
YES YES YES. the best cars from any company were made in the 90s
I don't know how I noticed this, but the last song your guitar guy sings is to the tune of Between the Bars by Elliot Smith.