I’m a detailer in northern UT, currently daily a V8 T4R, have never owned a ford product but always wanted an ST. Recently one of my dealer customers took on trade a 2016 FiST. 163k mi [yikes] with 2 owners both in central ID, but exceptionally clean. Pearl white with very few blemishes, recaros, nav, sunroof, non-smoker, only 1 lightly curbed wheel but intact oem powdercoat.
I've been detailing for about 10yrs & have seen a few dozen ST’s up close & this one appears to be about as nice as I could imagine given the miles. Interior is nearly perfect, no rattles or loose panels, both keys, both mat sets, nice tint. No clue on mod specifics but there is a mountune plaque on the sill, stock air box & a modest exhaust setup from what I can tell. The biggest mystery is a small indicator light near the gauges & a small unlabeled button mounted in the drivers footwell. (more pics on the way but feel free to shout out ideas)
I took a 20 minute test drive & the car rode very nice, but close to oem spec from what I assume. (the car appears to ride at stock height & the suspension is all boring black) The clutch engagement was nice & clean and every gear change felt smooth. The car pulls well but not much more aggressive that what I remember having test driven a new one in ‘17.
Dealer buddy says he’ll give me a deal at about $2k below retail. I have the parking & I haven’t had a fun car since I sold my VR6 GTI in 2020. I’d like to know the major service intervals for the FiST to see if I can tell what’s been done but any advice would be greatly appreciated!!! I’ve only dealt with $hitty VW’s/Audis & my trusty Yota in the past so I’m all new to this Ford stuff.
Also please do tell if this whole venture is ridiculously stupid because who in their right mind would go after a freshly traded fiesta with 160k?!
I've been detailing for about 10yrs & have seen a few dozen ST’s up close & this one appears to be about as nice as I could imagine given the miles. Interior is nearly perfect, no rattles or loose panels, both keys, both mat sets, nice tint. No clue on mod specifics but there is a mountune plaque on the sill, stock air box & a modest exhaust setup from what I can tell. The biggest mystery is a small indicator light near the gauges & a small unlabeled button mounted in the drivers footwell. (more pics on the way but feel free to shout out ideas)
I took a 20 minute test drive & the car rode very nice, but close to oem spec from what I assume. (the car appears to ride at stock height & the suspension is all boring black) The clutch engagement was nice & clean and every gear change felt smooth. The car pulls well but not much more aggressive that what I remember having test driven a new one in ‘17.
Dealer buddy says he’ll give me a deal at about $2k below retail. I have the parking & I haven’t had a fun car since I sold my VR6 GTI in 2020. I’d like to know the major service intervals for the FiST to see if I can tell what’s been done but any advice would be greatly appreciated!!! I’ve only dealt with $hitty VW’s/Audis & my trusty Yota in the past so I’m all new to this Ford stuff.
Also please do tell if this whole venture is ridiculously stupid because who in their right mind would go after a freshly traded fiesta with 160k?!