Buying 2.5 ST Question.
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OK, is that the only difference with the alloys ?
On another similar note, I have noticed that on some of the cars I have been to look at the blue disk in the centre of the wheel appears to be been scuffed or the the blue colour going streaky or running leaving white lines in/on it, is the a common thing that happens ?
On another similar note, I have noticed that on some of the cars I have been to look at the blue disk in the centre of the wheel appears to be been scuffed or the the blue colour going streaky or running leaving white lines in/on it, is the a common thing that happens ?
Arcticblue said:
OK, is that the only difference with the alloys ?
On another similar note, I have noticed that on some of the cars I have been to look at the blue disk in the centre of the wheel appears to be been scuffed or the the blue colour going streaky or running leaving white lines in/on it, is the a common thing that happens ?
As above, its quite common on the front/rear Ford badges too. On another similar note, I have noticed that on some of the cars I have been to look at the blue disk in the centre of the wheel appears to be been scuffed or the the blue colour going streaky or running leaving white lines in/on it, is the a common thing that happens ?
The major thing to look out for is cracked cylinder liners - which are terminal. There have been a few unscrupulous owners though that have chopped in cars rather than take the hit, i know of at least 6 cars that went to auction with cracked liners. A quick session on google will provide the symptoms.
Other thing is oil filter diaphragm. The diaphragm in the filter housing can split, which will stop you driving the car. Replacement housing is £150 and it can be fiited on your drive if you can get the airbox off.
Edited by KarlMac on Thursday 22 January 14:19
Arcticblue said:
OK, is that the only difference with the alloys ?
On another similar note, I have noticed that on some of the cars I have been to look at the blue disk in the centre of the wheel appears to be been scuffed or the the blue colour going streaky or running leaving white lines in/on it, is the a common thing that happens ?
I stand ready to be corrected but I believe that the facelift alloys have slightly thinner spokes, as in they are physically different.On another similar note, I have noticed that on some of the cars I have been to look at the blue disk in the centre of the wheel appears to be been scuffed or the the blue colour going streaky or running leaving white lines in/on it, is the a common thing that happens ?
As others have said go for a late 59 or 10 plate ST3. Plenty of optional extras thrown in - rear privacy, vis kit, auto lights, wipers, DAB, climate, etc. I had an 07 then chopped it in for a brand new 59. Best cars I have owned/driven for all round driving experience. Only issue I had was with the facelift - driveshaft can start to 'click' on pull off. This was fixed as part of a recall.
If I go back to doing less mileage then I would consider another.
thebigmacmoomin said:
DAB wasnt standard, mines a 2010 '10' & doesnt have it even with the sat-nav & reversing camera.
When was yours first registered? What colour are the wheels (assuming original colour - MY2010 model came with black as standard)?It may be the case that the sat nav head unit doesn't have DAB, however I am 100% sure that MY2010 cars had DAB as standard. I might still have the spec sheet from when I bought mine.
ben_h100 said:
thebigmacmoomin said:
DAB wasnt standard, mines a 2010 '10' & doesnt have it even with the sat-nav & reversing camera.
When was yours first registered? What colour are the wheels (assuming original colour - MY2010 model came with black as standard)?It may be the case that the sat nav head unit doesn't have DAB, however I am 100% sure that MY2010 cars had DAB as standard. I might still have the spec sheet from when I bought mine.
According to Ford ETIS, I don't have DAB.
Edited by thebigmacmoomin on Friday 6th February 13:47
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