Ladies and gents,
I just can't thank Ford enough! Finally bringing a uber cool hatchback to the states. I have been very fortunate in my lifetime to own a variety of very cool cars and this one ranks right up there with the best of them. I've owned 3 Mini cooper's, 1 being a GP back in 06, which this car reminds me of quite a bit. I have had each version of the M3 dating back to 97 and even had an M-coupe in 2001 which was just a terrific car. Have also had 4 various 911s which the ultimate one at the time was a 997 GT3. All have served a purpose in someway which brings me to the ST. At this stage in my car career, I currently have the best of 3 worlds. I consider the ST right now to be Ford's best kept secret. It doesn't appear to be massed produced, somewhat exclusive, as I have yet to see one on the road in Southwest Florida. I think it has decent HP, great looks, practical, etc. I would like to see an exhaust released that has a throaty sound without sounding to noisy. The 06 GP had a great tone and sounded really cool on the over rev. Also, a nice tune probably isnt too far away either and possibly powdercoating the wheels glossblack. I also own an 07 Mazda MX5 hardtop convert, runabout/work car and a mint 02 996 turbo. All of these cars offer me something different in terms of driving experience. It was very strange how the turbo felt somewhat HEAVY after driving the ST for 2 days! I look forward to reporting more on how the ST holds up, etc. Now, do I contemplate the new Z06 or the M3??
I just can't thank Ford enough! Finally bringing a uber cool hatchback to the states. I have been very fortunate in my lifetime to own a variety of very cool cars and this one ranks right up there with the best of them. I've owned 3 Mini cooper's, 1 being a GP back in 06, which this car reminds me of quite a bit. I have had each version of the M3 dating back to 97 and even had an M-coupe in 2001 which was just a terrific car. Have also had 4 various 911s which the ultimate one at the time was a 997 GT3. All have served a purpose in someway which brings me to the ST. At this stage in my car career, I currently have the best of 3 worlds. I consider the ST right now to be Ford's best kept secret. It doesn't appear to be massed produced, somewhat exclusive, as I have yet to see one on the road in Southwest Florida. I think it has decent HP, great looks, practical, etc. I would like to see an exhaust released that has a throaty sound without sounding to noisy. The 06 GP had a great tone and sounded really cool on the over rev. Also, a nice tune probably isnt too far away either and possibly powdercoating the wheels glossblack. I also own an 07 Mazda MX5 hardtop convert, runabout/work car and a mint 02 996 turbo. All of these cars offer me something different in terms of driving experience. It was very strange how the turbo felt somewhat HEAVY after driving the ST for 2 days! I look forward to reporting more on how the ST holds up, etc. Now, do I contemplate the new Z06 or the M3??