Is the Ford Fiesta ST still worth it? | Review

The Ford Fiesta ST received tons of praise during it's life cycle. So much so that it is easy to be skeptical if you haven't driven one yourself. After spending some time with this one, I figure out whether that praise was well earned.

[Chewygsxr]

I bought a new ST when they first game out in 2014, it's on a Cobb stage two Tune 3" MBPR exhaust, short shift kit, rear motor mount, and many visual improvements, it has 104, 000 miles on it now, I'm getting ready for my 7th set of tires, that's how hard I drive it, at 74 years young I still love driving on three wheels, I've 14 cars and 9 motorcycles in my life and by far this is the most fun I've ever had driving, it will be my last car, I can't see anything replacing this car for the money, just driving one will put the biggest smile on your face guaranteed. The Fiesta Flash.

[williambarrineau]

I have had a lot of cars in my time. My first new car was a 2015 Fiesta ST with recaro seat package (I sold cars for Ford at the time). One of the best cars I have ever driven, with an E40 blend tune it becomes a pocket rocket. Ford really had something special with this car, unfortunately there wasn't a market for them. Another fun fact, they are stupid easy to work on.

[bobherrmann]

I got one of the last 2019's built in the Mexico plant in July, 2019. I'm 73, semi-retired and only drive 5 miles per week on the average. Now at just 9, 888 miles I had to change the battery. Now that Spring is here I need to take some fun drives but I also want to keep the miles low. Of all the cars I've had since 1968 the ST is my all-time favorite -an '89 CRX and '75 Civic CVCC running close behind.

[ddchoco]

I’m selling my fist soon but plan on buying another one at some point… I test drove 50+ cars before I bought mine… my only criteria was fun to drive and the fiesta st stood head and shoulders above everything… I didn’t want a ford or a fiesta but I couldn’t help but buy it… it was just that good… best fwd car of all time

[theamazingbrothers]

The cinematography on your videos is just mindblowing 👏👏

[curseup]

Incredible shots man, what a beautiful video. I maintain that this car was such a lightning in a bottle type car. Ford really did something special here and it seems only enthusiasts appreciated them. The spirit of this little hatchback is just pure joy. I bought one brand new in 2017 when my focus died and knew nothing about them, but I fell in love. I no longer have that ST but funnily enough, five years later I have two! I daily drive a 2017 with 55k miles and I have another 2019 with 13k miles in immaculate condition. It’ll never be a high value car but I love having a preserved, mint example. They aren’t making any more of them so hopefully it’ll be a conversation starter for years to come!

[symph]

one of the best fwd cars of all time. weights unders 2800ibs, easy to mod, parts aren’t crazy expensive as most are shared with the base fiesta, easy to work on, and ridiculously fun to drive. my only complaints are no lsd option, and the cheap msrp price shows in some places. (oh and the blend door).

[BlueSkyCrystals]

Loved this review. You nailed what this car is about. It’s not about numbers. It’s about having a great time all the time.

[Nlexoify]

Recaro seats in this car is a must. There is no fiesta st without recaro seats

[BIOHAZARDCURE]

I love that nobody knows what the hell these cars are. Every single person that has interacted with me opens with "Hey man, I love your focus!"

[ericewald]

Great content man! I recently went car shopping in this ridiculous market. I almost didn’t end up buying a car at all due to the dealer markups (even on used cars). Short story long… I test drove countless enthusiast/ luxury sport cars FWD, RWD, AWD 2013-2017 year, and I kept coming back to the Focus ST. The focus was practical in many ways and also a blast to drive. After driving a 5.0 mustang (beast), I saw an Orange Fiesta ST. I told my girlfriend let’s go try that one, as I figured I’ll drive it and check it off my list. I 100% overpaid for my Fiesta, but the fun and excitement of driving this lil fiesta was exactly what I was looking for. The sensitivity of the inputs and outputs of the Fiesta are amazing which make you feel connected to the whole driving experience. There’s power and confidence that comes with this nimble lil machine. It’s just a fantastic experience to drive and own a 2015 Fiesta ST. Plenty of aftermarket support, and a welcoming car community behind it as well. Don’t buy another car until you test drive a fiesta first. You won’t regret it 🤘🏼

[Atomb]

I love running errands because of this car. It's the perfect cheap, fun, quick car to bash around in.

[singh]

This car is akin to a Go-Kart, anyone who knows about Karting knows the technicalities of cornering, this car delivers in that regard but if you looking for a 1200hp drag car then you will be disappointed.

[bretthousman]

Those opening scenes of the car gave me chills. Reminded me of my trip to the blue ridge pkwy in my dark magnetic. Thank you

[dariusx]

Criminally underrated video and creator... Stellar job💯👌🏾👏

[keviinabarca]

My 2016 Fiesta St has 120k miles, I bought it with 107k 7 months ago and it is the best car I have ever had, I know there are better but what makes you feel the smiles on your face while driving is priceless

[nolangray]

Softly sprung is something that never comes to mind on a ST😂 great review!

[quikspecvd]

Still have my 2014 that I purchased new. I’m going to try to keep it as a forever car.

[T_c]

Yesterday I purchased a 2016 fiesta st and wow am I in love been looking for a stock one for a while (didn’t want something ragged out) found a black one with 68k miles all stock except a nice set of black 8 spoke wheels it’s so quick so fun to drive and it was only $12, 000 love it. Definitely needs and intake for noise reasons and an exhaust which I’ll do soon. But stock it’s incredible

[soltea]

ive had a lot of cars, more powerful and more fancy but my fiesta st is head and shoulders above anything else in terms of the smiles it gives you, its a properly sorted pocket rocket and id keep it forever if i could, i firmly believe that these cars will be looked back on the same way cosworth escorts are, it handles everything you throw at it with ease and its cheap to run and fix, best car ive ever had