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I've been posting here and there about my car search for the past week, and I think I've finally found her. She is a 2017 ST with the 2.0L engine with a bit over 60k on the dash. I saw the listing maybe not even an hour after it was posted. There were no photos yet just the description, but I knew I had to go see it for myself. Me and a buddy who knows stick (I'm being taught currently) and is a mechanic went up and took it for a test drive and it was lovely, although it still smelt like and was covered in the last guy's dog since they hadn't even gotten to clean it yet. It's got it's flaws of course; needs a mentos cap on the washer fluid, headlights have an issue with the clearcoat and the left might have a bad seal and is letting in moisture (let me know if I'm correct please) but I'm totally fine buying a new set if I need to, interior is showing it's age especially on the center console upholstery and the shift knob is cracking but I want the carbon fiber knob anyways. It's first owner who bought it brand new took fine care of it, nothing crazy judging by the carfax, but the second owner took great care of her from the looks of thinks with oil changes every ~5000 miles and the only fix being a replacement purge valve (maybe related to a recall I heard about? IDK). Unfortunately most of the driving was the first owner, though. It's got scrapes but the paint is in fine condition for an almost 10 year old car. They are asking ~$17k which I think is a few k more than it's worth but I'm blessed enough to be able to afford it even at that price, but I'll try to work my way down closer to 15. Any thoughts? I'm going back with my dad Monday to hopefully drive it myself, what should I look for that I might have missed on my first passover? If I do get it, what should I do first? it's seemingly entirely stock since the dealership doesn't buy modded cars (although I theorize something about the turbo isn't stock just based off the "turbosmart" sticker on the left side blindspot window, how do I know for sure? The waste gate seems super duper loud both me and my buddy noticed so it's likely this part). I'm making a list of first steps after driving it off the lot so please let me know thanks!!

I've been doing a TON of research into buying a Ford Focus, but have overlooked the Fiesta. I'm looking for a fun commuter that will last me the next 4 years in college, basically something that I don't have to worry about breaking down in the vast expanse of nothing between Greenville, SC and CLT. I'm lacking in knowledge when it comes to the Fiesta, so how similar are they to the Focus? Same automatic transmission issues (not a problem for this ST)? Are they a different engine? Any reliability issues at high milage?? And most importantly, is this a solid deal? THANK YOU!!!!

I'm looking for a reliable and maintainable car to last me at least till the end of college, so cars with 100+ on the dash I am avoiding. However, this one seemed to be a great deal, or too good to be true. Please help!!!

I'm looking for a Focus ST, but am pretty limited when it comes to options in my area. This is the best one I've found and frankly I'm not sure about it. I've messaged the seller to see if he has a maintenance history for the vehicle and list of modifications. I think it's easily $1k-$2k over priced because of the milage, so what money I save will definitely be spent on new seats.

It seemed too good to be true, then I saw it was a salvage title and am worried it likely is. If I'm able to go look at the car, how would I know it isn't going to give me issues in the future?