I was after one of these back in 2002. I opted for the bright yellow Honda Civic ‘Jordan’ 1.6VTi @ 160bhp which apparently was quicker than this ST. But here I am in 2022 looking at Focus ST170’s!
@st170restoration
2 жыл бұрын
Good choice with the focus 👍
@Djmarcod
7 жыл бұрын
I have a 52 plate of these myself. Absolutely love it. The only other option for a similar price is the Corolla T Sport which is faster but doesn't handle as well as the ST. I've owned both and recommend them whole heartedly.
@kieransrcs3951
Жыл бұрын
Pre face lift
@sleepygamer5590
7 жыл бұрын
I owned a Mk1 Ford Focus, but not one like this even though I wish I did. It was with a 2.0NA engine, think it had 130 BHP so not fast. However, what I really liked best of the car was the steering feel. Very precise, direct & well weighted. The build quality finish too was excellent. I eventually sold it as it was too expensive to keep. Usual wear & tear. Also the ECU had a fault which caused all the gauges to go at the maximum reading & back to normal again, this would happen when driving & worse when approaching a speed camera. A shame there won't be any like these made anymore as it does show up modern cars how they should drive (electric assistance has ruined steering feel) & what build quality actually is.
@chucklberry
8 жыл бұрын
the exterior walk around is good keep doing it!
@charlie5273
6 жыл бұрын
3 years later and he’s bought one for himself
@steveo8533
3 жыл бұрын
Probably the best alloys Ford have done and what a colour, very nice.
@nicolepartington3343
5 жыл бұрын
Ive just bought a st170 love it
@mojosabien
3 жыл бұрын
I do have one of those. I really like it for pretty much most of the reasons you’ve just mentioned. Thought about getting a later ST but it turns out I prefer the look of the mk1. Weird. And the purchase price…. Not weird.
@Nolbfg
7 жыл бұрын
Always wanted an ST170, really can't go wrong for the price! Because I'm a family man I have a Volvo diesel 😂😂
@JMRMeggy26
9 жыл бұрын
cheers for the review mate really impressed, as soon as the mods are done I'll let you review it again so you can do a comparison :)
@JamieFYD
9 жыл бұрын
+Josh Meggison thanks for letting me take it out josh, i really appreciate it! yeah man will defiantly be up for a comparison video in the future!
@muistje3
9 жыл бұрын
Really enjoyed the walkaround part. I was actually looking at a focus ST, but where I live they only have high mileage. Then i bought a Mazda MX 5 NB instead which is a tremendous car :)
@JamieFYD
9 жыл бұрын
+muistje3 thanks for your feed back mate, really appreciate it! will admit an MX5 is a better 'fun' car
@muistje3
9 жыл бұрын
maybe you can ask the owner about the exterior and interior of the car first before you start the walkaround so you know a little bit more?
@TheCrazyGarage
4 жыл бұрын
Such a good review Jamie st170 is a great car love the Channel man keep it up
@flashlbl
7 жыл бұрын
I've got a 1999 1.8L Focus, few bits done in terms of mods, fair to say for 113BHP it bloody pulls! Could do with a bit more torque mind. Just bought the ST170 interior for it and loving the look fair play
@christianbuczko1481
8 жыл бұрын
I had a choice between an st170 focus or fiesta st150. I tried both one after the other. The fiesta had more savage acceleration off the mark, but felt cheap and tacky and rattled... The focus has better top end power though and is more progressive in delivery plus the quality feel of the 170 meant I bought that. Fuel isn't cheap though especially as it likes super unleaded.
@whereveriroam
2 жыл бұрын
Savage, not the word I'd choose to describe an ST150 lol
@christianbuczko1481
2 жыл бұрын
@@whereveriroam it was bouncing the front wheels off the road shaking the car to pieces. Thats not what you want at all when it destroys itself trying to move forwards.
@chucklberry
8 жыл бұрын
really like the videos I think your not as honest as you could be as you seem to not say many negatives about cars you drive! I know this might be hard as you have borrowed the car of a friend
@BluediceMedia
7 жыл бұрын
Great video, thank you. I've just picked one of these up, 3 door Magnum Grey with 70k on the clock and FSH. Loving it so far...
@jochem1986
7 жыл бұрын
Bluedice Awesome! I'm picking up my 02 ST170 estate in that performance blue colour tomorrow!
@lilnash7
7 жыл бұрын
Bluedice picking mine soon can't wait
@wideman06
6 жыл бұрын
So how is it a year on?
@JUNAID187
9 жыл бұрын
Nice video man, the exterior walk around is a good idea the only thing I would say is do more thorough reviews and longer length videos. The Clio 182 is probably a close comparison, Mazda RX8 and Hyundai Coupe.
@JamieFYD
9 жыл бұрын
+JUNAID187 yeah man hopefully i can get hold of a 182/RX8/Hyundai to see what there like
@pfeventsorganiser
8 жыл бұрын
Good all round car, 5dr models are not as popular or as valuable for that reason, treat yourself to a better spec example with recaros and xenons with a few other factory options and you will enjoy it better, stay away from cone filters which simply soak up heat and add a better quality exhaust system and it keeps a smile on your face when driving
@mattluxton
8 жыл бұрын
Price wise and power wise I would suggest a mk4 golf 1.8T. Easily tuneable. Practical. Nice to drive and well put together.
@Inthelittlehovel
5 жыл бұрын
Numerable Toast heavy as shit lmao
@AW_2000
7 жыл бұрын
Just realised, I nearly bought this exact car a few weeks ago. Has new rims on it now and the original stereo.
@richardhawley7726
8 жыл бұрын
Good video, well reviewed, I have one myself. Reliable day to day relatively fast little car.
@JamieFYD
8 жыл бұрын
+Richard Hawley thanks man!
@Dadolaurenovic
7 жыл бұрын
What MPG do you get? I'm considering one and am trying to use fuel consumption as justification haha
@richardhawley7726
7 жыл бұрын
I get about 31mpg average. And that includes quite a lot of hard driving. Ive had 40mpg on a motorway run. Great little cars that now are so cheap. Thought about selling mine but theres no point. Rev that Duratec hard and the sound is awesome!!
@essex1ned
7 жыл бұрын
i payed £70 for a focus st170 in magnum grey, 5 door, it had a slight misfire but it drove great, i sold it the next day for £500
@jayo7175
8 жыл бұрын
loving the reviews bro! try get hold of an rx8, that'd be a good'n
@matthewlewendon2820
7 жыл бұрын
Good walk about chat and general guide about the car, good to know if your looking to buy one in the near future... I have the exact one and they are great fun especially for the money.... Keep up the good work..
@panza.
2 жыл бұрын
I'm going to chip my st170. New air filter too. Let's see if that helps with gas consuption and gives more low rpm torque.
@mobileradiofitter
4 жыл бұрын
The beeping of the Sony lol. Turn it to standby. Press menu. Beep on or off. Simple.
@blingking501
6 жыл бұрын
Bought a 06 Mondeo 2.2 tdci and wish I bought a st170 now as you can't beat a petrol.
@sneeuwwolf1176
4 жыл бұрын
Yea I like it. Walk around the cars and talk about them. Don't like Schmee though. And I would buy a Fiesta St 2005 and do some OEM Focus St mods to get it up to 172.....
@nex5842
5 жыл бұрын
My opinion is but late but, it is a good video and I like your style of filming. The format is great
@geofftimewell3316
3 жыл бұрын
You never replied to my request to feature/test drive a Mitsubishi FTO...:(( I guess I will have to live with this for now then. Not that I am bitter, and not that this sounds like I am-(..;)) but it is truly your loss. You are/have missing/missed out on a truly great car. I owned a manual GR in Midnight blue for 9 years it was that good a motor. A very rare sight on UK roads these days as well. Sadly my car 'Indy' fell victim to an alternator fail some years back, which basicially killed off the car. If you would like to see a short vid of my car leading eight others around a loop of North Wales, it can be found on here under the name 'Fto's tunnel run', and was posted by Leighton. I cannot believe it was/is seven years ago now,....where does time go..:((
@pclaxton78
8 жыл бұрын
just been given a 03 2door in gun metal Gray . 10 years ago I would have wet my pants over it 17 inch low profiles make it skittish on B roads above 60 mph six speed box is ok but can't be rushed and fuel compared to a 1.6 scenic auto was a bout the same so for the money it's a good buy and will go up in time . loves your reviews but don't be scared to slang them off lol.
@Mr_Cholmondley_Warner
8 жыл бұрын
Mk1 focus's do come with a splitter on the front bumper, the one on your mates car must have fallen off.
@Jagman58
8 жыл бұрын
Just bought one of these, interesting review. Shmee150 style works too
@stevenpaterson9383
8 жыл бұрын
Just bought one of these, it was this or an Audi a3 2.0fsi. But for the money I think your pounds per mile, are far better spent on one of these. Oh I had lots of change out of my 1500 budget, so much I could have bought 2!!!
The SVT looked better. Mine had this euro ST170 grill on it though and some aftermarket projector beam headlights because I had the regular stock halogen lights. My SVT looked so good.
@porschecayenne9723
6 жыл бұрын
I own a 52 plate and I am pleased with it
@rowanlewis2066
8 жыл бұрын
Awesome vid, always wondered what the appeal of these was. Btw, you can turn that Sony head unit beeping off.
@JamieFYD
8 жыл бұрын
+Rowan Lewis can you please tell me how to because it does my head in haha!
@jondonnelly4831
8 жыл бұрын
this or the fiesta st150 which is better on mpg ? lightness of fiesta or 6 speed box of the focus. cheers
@JamieFYD
8 жыл бұрын
+Jon Donnelly id have to say the fiesta as i would say it would be lighter, but i might be wrong!
@cellwood2296
8 жыл бұрын
+Jon Donnelly st170 juicy as hell, dont expect more than 60 miles for a tenner
@clipshark1
8 жыл бұрын
I have just bought a mk1 st170 but have read on forums online that the fiesta st mk1 has good gains in bhp from basic tuning where as focu st is more expensive for less gains etc
@bunkaaa8726
9 жыл бұрын
Haha, I keep seeing those seat covers on the cars you're reviewing... Are the owners trying to say something? Jokes. Nice video, nice to see some coverage on these 170's, I never even knew they existed till a few years ago I never heard anything about it.
@JamieFYD
9 жыл бұрын
+Bunka Fas haha yeah i think they are! Yeah were a lot of people buy them these days i wanted to see what is was all about
@dhruva08
Жыл бұрын
why didnt ou remove the door cars, they weigh quite abit
@mohidmm
Жыл бұрын
Bud when you turn the ignition on does the engine management light come on and then go off as mine don’t come on at all not sure if someone took out the bulb
@geofftimewell3316
3 жыл бұрын
And you find me in a very rare Mitsubishi FTO MIVEC 'manual',....as they say in Star Trek,...'make it so'..:))
@calumm8466
7 жыл бұрын
Miss these style of reviews
@JamieR1988
9 жыл бұрын
Fiat Coupe 20v Turbo. arguably the best turbo for under 1500 quid.
@JamieFYD
9 жыл бұрын
+jamie reid if i can get hold of one i would love to see what there like!
@1308wayne
8 жыл бұрын
Very good liked the video cheap and easy to repair
@matthewking5612
2 жыл бұрын
Would benefit from turbocharging.
@pvfckev8348
6 жыл бұрын
Owned one great car apart from the engine management light will spin your nut
@sretenrafajloski5585
5 жыл бұрын
people whats the cost of maintenance? i have one i could buy... 100k miles, full condition,all fabric
@olly3187
8 жыл бұрын
I owned one great handling car quite quick but parts and fuel economy are a joke
@mornevanzyl5149
3 жыл бұрын
Hi , live in South Africa in look at one to buy , nice black St 170 , are the parts not easy to get and are the heavy on juice, thanks.
@MegaJackpot180
6 жыл бұрын
i have a 03 ST170 Estate and its great
@brianoregan2060
Жыл бұрын
The back of the car follows the front of the car out of the corner.Isnt it suppose to.
@garyvincent6082
8 жыл бұрын
I had a black one with 53k on it. absolutely hated it. good build and awsome spec, but not much faster than a 1.8 zetec. also drunk fuel at a alarming rate.
@VikingMiguel
8 жыл бұрын
Anyone know what their reliability is like? I'm looking to pick one up soon for £2500-£3000
@andrewwright.
8 жыл бұрын
60 mile out of a tenner is poss but not with a heavy foot and an st170. so far 270 out of £50
@MylesHSG
8 жыл бұрын
Can't decide between this and a 2L Hyundai Coupé
@MrStamford78
8 жыл бұрын
Ep3 type r. Best car for the money by miles.
@MylesHSG
8 жыл бұрын
+MrStamford78 In the end I got a 1988 MR2!
@MrStamford78
8 жыл бұрын
+MylesHSG. Ah ok, great fun little cars.
@mcspooney
6 жыл бұрын
I bought a f2 evolution Hyundai coupe for me first motor, was a lil beast an had a wee on me mates 170
@1004cameron1991
8 жыл бұрын
nice vid mate helped me out :) thanks
@JamieFYD
8 жыл бұрын
+cameron mkcnenie awesome man glad i could help
@adamjw2301
7 жыл бұрын
Great review! One word of advice though, you do say "um" a lot! haha ;)
@BleskyAStromy
7 жыл бұрын
The walk around stuff is fine, just stop saying "sort of" so much.
@justinstaines997
3 жыл бұрын
Slow
@waynusp1664
8 жыл бұрын
matey, for 1500 quid have a look at a Saab 2.3 aero hot. 253bhp.??. ish! they properly shift!, oh and vid was good! try some camera by road!
@dominykasgenys7036
8 жыл бұрын
this car fuel consumptions?
@taran8363
7 жыл бұрын
caravan club i was toeing one firnering one and fucking one LOOOOOOL
@Masted-dy7xl
5 жыл бұрын
Focus St ,Civic type R,Corolla t sport or a Golf gti. Focus is the best from this category
@kanggoo57
6 жыл бұрын
focus st170 vs fiesta st150 which is better?
@basvandijk5761
4 жыл бұрын
Driven both own the focus fiesta is realy fun but I like te handling of the st170 better
@bazasulli6127
8 жыл бұрын
i would rather have a Mk3 Mondeo ST 220 for £1500
@AW_2000
7 жыл бұрын
Baza Sulli Well obviously? Just like I'd rather have an Aston Martin, or a McLaren. The Mindel is a different car that is good/bad at different things.
@jsurridge5001
6 жыл бұрын
Lol you can try and buy an Aston Martin or a McLaren for £1,500 but I doubt you'll get very far
@mornevanzyl5149
3 жыл бұрын
Thats right , st 220 mondeo must better 👍
@FASTMAAN1997
9 жыл бұрын
astra gsi or coupe turbo is the same money but faster.. :)
@jadenroberts787
9 жыл бұрын
Astra GSi is sooooooo nice! !!
@JamieFYD
9 жыл бұрын
+FASTMAAN1997 if i can get hold of one i will be doing it!
@stewartdcampbell
8 жыл бұрын
+FASTMAAN1997 astra gsi turbo is about twice what these are going for.
@kingofford4552
8 жыл бұрын
they have VVT from 5000 rpm
@darek4488
8 жыл бұрын
+King of FORD False. VVT in ALDA engine is progressive.
@roskataqv
7 жыл бұрын
Wrong, quite a lot can be done, you just have understand the engine and what it needs.
@cossiemandave8061
8 жыл бұрын
You should have taken it over 5k you would fell the power then
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