Buying a higher mileage FIST

[jdcar32]

I had a new 2019 FIST ( pictured ) but sold it ( doh ! ). I'm looking for another but now the low mile / mint cars are out of my price range. I can and will deal with minor mechanical and cosmetic issues so the higher mileage FIST is an option. BUT - I'd need to hear comments regarding things to look for when buying a used FIST. Clutch, syncros, turbo, electrical. etc. Price commensurate with condition will be a big deal for me. Thanks !

 

[Grsemky]

Try this one https://www.fiestastforum.com/threads/time-to-sell-it-17-fist-mostly-kinda.34416/#post-528842

 

[Intuit]

Avoid mods and mod-reversals. Creates issues and complicates maintenance.
The more reliable it is, the more time you'll have to drive it, as opposed to work on it.

 

[rallytaff]

I agree with intuit. I only have a Cobb stage 2 on mine, NO other engine mods and has been totally reliable throughout its life.

 

[madhatter]

i've got over 150k on mine now. clutch slave is starting to leak. had the hvac issues that are common. otherwise, it's been great. when i did the timing belt i was quite impressed with the quality of the parts that came off. i was quite unimpressed with some of the packaging decisions they made to get this engine into this engine bay. and the keyless crank. I'd watch for rust, and stupid/poorly installed mods that are just shitting up an otherwise great car.