New here and in the market for a FiST, (almost) no idea what I’m doing but I’m excited!

[BushManofSFrip]

Hi all, new here from the NorCal area and in the market for a FiST. Any help or advice would be greatly appreciated.

I’m considering one in the SoCal area but I’ve been told that someone local might be willing to help? Where would be the best place to ask?

Excited to be part of this community (hopefully with my own ST very soon)!

 

[XR650R]

A lot of these cars are modded. That's not a bad thing in itself, but make sure that it's running properly.

 

[Capri to ST]

Here's a thread I started years ago which as it says lists mechanical changes and improvements through the years.
https://www.fiestastforum.com/threa...-improvements-to-fist-through-the-years.9186/

I would advise looking for a 2016 or newer to get the newer Sync 3 screen system, and also to get the newer cylinder head design which had a recall on some of the earlier models. If you find a good one, jump on it quickly, because there aren't that many good examples out there. The cars have generally been quite reliable and held up well. Good luck on your search.

 

[D1JL]

Dave

 

[BushManofSFrip]

A lot of these cars are modded. That's not a bad thing in itself, but make sure that it's running properly.

For sure, the mods don’t put me off, but I’ve read that it depends on the types of mods people had upgraded. Such as skipping on a more expensive mod and going for a cheaper one in some cases, and/or maybe the installers weren’t the best.

Also the fact that fun cars like this, especially with mods, can get driven hard. I mean obviously that’s the point, but you never know how someone treated it.

But mods are not an automatic no-go for me. Appreciate the input though!

 

[BushManofSFrip]

Here's a thread I started years ago which as it says lists mechanical changes and improvements through the years.
https://www.fiestastforum.com/threa...-improvements-to-fist-through-the-years.9186/

I would advise looking for a 2016 or newer to get the newer Sync 3 screen system, and also to get the newer cylinder head design which had a recall on some of the earlier models. If you find a good one, jump on it quickly, because there aren't that many good examples out there. The cars have generally been quite reliable and held up well. Good luck on your search.

Awesome! That’s super helpful! Thank you!

I’ve been window shopping both the FoRS and the FiST for a couple of years now and I do recall the cylinder heads being an issue on some models, it didn’t recall what years. So I appreciate that. Ideally looking for a 2018-2019 model but happy with anything 2016 or newer.

Thanks again!

 

[BushManofSFrip]

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Dave

Appreciate it!