A new FiST joins the Family

[Nitrobuggies]

Hey Guys,

After months of not knowing what car i wanted, or if i was even going to buy one i finally decided late last month (a few days before xmas) to bite the bullet and get something. After a few days hitting as many dealerships as i could looking at what was available under 30k the only thing that stuck out was the Fiesta ST (although the boffin at Hyundai thought the i30 would be a better sports car, without even talking about the velostar). Some car sales men really are idiots. But i was determined and excited to purchase my first brand new car.

I was VERY lucky that my local Ford dealer had a Fiesta ST in stock on the show room floor. Before seeing it in person i was set on buying one in White or maybe Black. But the had Molten Orange on hand and the colour impressed me. Being heavily into car detailing as well i knew i could make that colour POP after wet sanding to remove the orange peel and applying a coating like Modesta. But then it came down to negotiating on price.

After some haggling, i got the price down from 30,990 to 28,500. Nothing amazing tbh, but it was my first time negotiating with a new car salesmen. Also considering their isn't to many FiST's in stock atm and that car had been getting a lot of interest from other buyers (not just car salesmen talk, i know one person who was looking seriously looking at buying it, and saw 2 others get to the stage of working out the trade in price on their old car)

My next dilemma was what to call her. After much internal debate i decided on Summer Temptress. I wanted to use the letters ST, and considering it is Summer at the moment, the colour suits the name Summer and the car tempted me into buying it, it was a fitting name. Besides i always thought Rachel Bilson was HOT all the way back when she played Summer on the OC.

Now all i need to wait on is for the financing to be sorted out. But with Holiday to Singapore only around the corner (late next week) it seems i will have to wait even longer to get to enjoy the feeling of driving Summer around some of Sydneys best driving roads.. (taking a week off work once i get her too, so i can detail her to a show car brilliance if i decide to, or just driver her hard every day ).

One questions to all Fiesta ST owners. I am trying to decide what number plates i should get. Either the standard slimline black and white plates or go for Euro Style plates. Anyone else get one or the other car to share what looks best? Im thinking euro plates will make the car look better as it will fill the entire area both front and back instead of leaving a space either side..

Cheers