The ST is one of the latest breed of FWD hot hatches/saloons that have more power than the car can take, the reviews on the ST, VXR Vectras etc all say the same, quick in a straightline but have huge problems with torquesteer, meaning you get huge understeer. So while your Siii may not have the power, it may well handle a lot better and be more fun to drive.

the ST is a fantastic car. RS is even better. I know someone with both

Very quick aswell even round corners. So much they are sourcing another RS at the moment to strip and race (professionally) after tweaking etc etc

A friend of mine has a previous shape ST170, it's quick no doubt but nothing special. I can't say I know much about the new STs, but everyone says they're awesome, coupled with the Focus RS, which is meant to be mentally quick.

the st focus leaves the v6 for dead, the power is immense

I've just traded in my Coupe 2.0SE today for a MKV Golf GTI & even though it's not possible to do much yet (bl**dy snow) it's immediately obvious just how much better the Golf is in all respects.

I did enjoy my Coupe ownership, it certainly had the looks and was a decent enough drive - it's just a shame Hyundai never really improved it during it's numerous facelifts

Simon

That's what the DIY's on here are for

again the point i always make.its a cheap car by a budget manufacturer.others do do it much better