Any downsides to a 5 door Fiesta ST-2?

[300bhp/ton]

The Top Gear review on Sunday sparked an interest in the Fiesta ST, which is odd as I'm not really a hot hatch sort of person.

Just curious, apart from looks and quasi cool factor. Are there any advantages to the 3 door vs the 5 door? Ford want nearly a grand extra for the rear doors. And while it would certainly make for a more practical car, I'm just wondering if there are any other less apparent downsides?

Are residuals as good on the 5 door, or does it become less desirable, despite costing more?

[designforlife]

Weight?

[acme]

I think the front doors might be longer on the three door. Obvious perhaps but if for example your parking space or garage is tight on space it might make a difference.

[gashead1105]

Personally, now I have children, I want a 5 door ST. The 3 door Mk 7 had very long doors and was a bit of a pain to strap the kids in. Also, the ST-3 is worth the premium in my opinion. Test drove one last weekend, now trying to man maths past the wife!

[thebigmacmoomin]

I only want a 3dr, but then I prefer the looks of a 3 over a 5 and it is only me, no passengers.

[acme]

Great that you still get the choice of number of doors. Not many three door hot hatches left sadly.

[Big Robbo]

Mine is the 5door which is purely for practical reasons. Driving you won't notice any difference.

[TaylotS2K]

acme said:

I think the front doors might be longer on the three door. Obvious perhaps but if for example your parking space or garage is tight on space it might make a difference.

This. I went looking at ST's last week. I would say the doors on the 3 door version are a good 6" longer, so makes it more difficult to get out of in car parks or tight garages.

[Podie]

As said, the doors are longer on the 3 door... which can make ingress / egress more difficult in car parks. They look better too - but the 5 door practicality is a nice bonus.

Personally I'd pay the extra for the ST-3, as they seem to be more desirable on the second hand market due to the extra kit.

[TaylotS2K]

I actually think the 5 door looks better. But agreed on the ST-3.