Thinking of getting an ST is this a good price?

[Neoman]

I've been looking to pull the trigger on an ST for use a a daily and fun car on back roads. So far I've been able to locate a 2018 Shadow Grey 20k o.d. asking price is 15, 700. The other one is a 2015 in Oxford White 40k o.d. asking price is 12,900. Both of these cars are at dealers. The 18 was in California its whole life a one owner. The 15 is two owners originally from out of state New Mexico. I'm leaning toward the 18 because of milage and history. What would be a fair price to offer this dealer? not wanting to pay the full asking of 15,700. If any of you have suggestions on what years to be looking for during my hunt and options let me know...by the way almost all of the STs I've seen are with the non Recaro Seats.

 

[TyphoonFiST]

Do you plan on Modding it? If so the 15' has less emission tomfoolery to deal with than 16'+ model years. FYI...but if you don't just go with the shadow grey. But....alot of us have said..." I'm not modding it EVER"! Then it ends up Hybrid or BT and all the necessary hardware to really make it Rip. Good luck!

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[Neoman]

Thanks appreciate the feedback. I think I'll check out the 15 and see if they are willing to move on price? Should I expect it to have original clutch at 40k?

 

[Neoman]

Thanks appreciate the feedback. I think I'll check out the 15 and see if they are willing to move on price? Should I expect it to have original clutch at 40k?

Anyone have suggestions on model years to buy and if the Recaro seat option is worth hunting down? I've got a budget of 10k to as high as 15k with 2k down at reputable dealer of course.

 

[LiLfieSTa]

Thanks appreciate the feedback. I think I'll check out the 15 and see if they are willing to move on price? Should I expect it to have original clutch at 40k?

Heard here they can last at least 100k

You can compare the cars to the book pricing based on year/model/trim/mileage and see if you can pull a Carfax. (Carfax info can be manipulated tho) At least you can squeeze out a bit more history with this information to give you a peace of mind.
But personally, I wouldnt buy a car I didnt see or test myself although I absolutely love this dang car

 

[Neoman]

2014 80k o.d. dealer wants 13k...it shows up st S.W. autoauction on history report so could talk way down on price considering high milage.

Since when did they put the exhaust in the center?

 

[Jabbit]

That's the Focus ST, not the Fiesta ST. You don't want that.

 

[Neoman]

Oh shiiiii... your right dam autotrader search link.

 

[Capri to ST]

I would look for a 16 on. If you do consider an earlier car, check and see if it was subject to the recall for the coolant leak. There was evidently an issue with the head on some of those cars, and coolant could leak and then catch on fire. The fix was somewhat of a band-aid and didn't involve replacing the head, so I would not want a car with that issue.
Some people felt the earlier cars rode a bit harshly, and there was a change in the suspension for cars with a build date of about 2/16 on which softened it some.
Cars from 16 on also have the Sync 3 screen which is better than the screen on the earlier cars.
The differences are relatively minor, the cars were quite similar through the whole model run.
A clutch could last well over 100,000 miles if the person knew how to drive it properly, or be completely fried at 30,000 miles or sooner if they didn't.

 

[Neoman]

Hell yah I think this is the one then 2018 20k one owner listed at 15,700 at a local Ford dealer If I could get it out the door for that price what do you think?

 

[TyphoonFiST]

Hell yah I think this is the one then 2018 20k one owner listed at 15,700 at a local Ford dealer View attachment 38300 If I could get it out the door for that price what do you think?

What options? Does it have Recaros?

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[rhennin]

I had a challenging time last year finding my ST with Recaros as well. If you are of the right body type for the Recaros I would say hold out for them if you can. The retrofit looks like a PITA. Mine was 13500 with an accessport, Dow pipe and spare original wheels at 39k mileage.

 

[Neoman]

No Recaros 😥 sad to say... I like the low miles and history but was looking for a white one or lighter color and Recaro seats Oh well times on my side I'll see and be patient and dream who knows maybe this will show up for sale around here.

 

[TyphoonFiST]

No Recaros [emoji26] sad to say... I like the low miles and history but was looking for a white one or lighter color and Recaro seats Oh well times on my side I'll see and be patient and dream who knows maybe this will show up for sale around here. View attachment 38302

I'd suggest finding one with Recaros and Taking it for a test drive to see if you like the way it will hug your Body style. I thought they would be horrible for long journeys....NOPE ...Boy was I wrong. Didn't even cross my mind after a 5k From Mpls Mn to Key west Fl and back. Just food for thought so you don't buy base seats and end up doing the seat swap and trying to find some in good shape.

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[Neoman]

Sounds good I'll be patient and get what I want

View: https://youtu.be/yOCRVvVlyrQ

 

[Neoman]

View: https://youtu.be/9Nbyx8wVC38

 

[Neoman]

View: https://youtu.be/sUGe5L8QxGM


Best color IMHO

 

[Neoman]

View: https://youtu.be/E2cs5ujMCY4


Oh my! no harm just eyecandy for my dreams

 

[Dpro]

View: https://youtu.be/E2cs5ujMCY4


Oh my! no harm just eyecandy for my dreams

Never here lol. I say get anything 2016 and up and if you are not heavy definitely get the Recaro’s if you can. Oh and ya anything after 17 Orange Spice is the best color IMHO.
Oh and do not get a Orange Spice with the Molten Red Recaro’s that looks like Joe’s Upholstery shop screwed up on trying to match the seat color to the paint. Its just wrong looking. It‘s why I order my 2018 with Smoke Storm Recaro’s but have fun trying to find that. A lot of dealers are/were fucking color dumb and color blind and order Orange Spice equipped with Molten Orange Recaro’s apparently they also have no taste.

 

[dhminer]

I would see if you can find someone on here with the Recaros that'll let you check them out if none at a dealership. I was absolutely certain I wanted them until I test drove a car with them and didn't fit. They damn sure are nice though and the base seats hold onto dog fur like a mf.