I had a drive of the 208GTI on the weekend. I was impressed by the ride/handling balance. And the interior is far more stylish and better equipped than the Fiesta. Fiesta ST seats too narrow for me

Engine didn't quite have the grunt of my 1.8T Polo with APR. But it just needs a bit more of a rev.

On road... $35K... down to near $30K with little negotiation.

The Fiesta ST would be a better drive on a mountain road... but I think the 208 is a better car for 98% of the time and would handle a rough road better.