My car got totaled and I want to know what the community replaced their ST with?
The only option I can think of at around $35k is the GTI. I drive a lot and sometimes on unpaved roads which was painful in the ST. Is there something in the US market with higher ground clearance withoutsacrificing driving dynamics?
I wanna lower my 14’ ST, it’s my daily and I want it to be noticeable but not be scraping. Should I get springs or coil overs, and what brands? And what’s a reasonable drop that’s noticeable, but doesn’t scrape.
I loved my focus but im stoked on my new 2026 GRC!
I’m looking at a 2013 Focus ST with 136,500 km (about 85k miles). The car seems to have been very well cared for, has a clean history, and overall looks to be inn good shape either than the typical surface rust around the quarter panel, and a little on the trunk.
The price is around 6K USD, which seems pretty reasonable to me given the mileage and condition.
My question is whether you guys think it’s worth buying a well-maintained 2013 at this price, or if I should hold off and spend more for a 2015+ ST.
I know there were some changes/improvements with the later years, so I’m wondering how significant they actually are in terms of reliability, issues to look out for, and overall ownership.
For those who have owned both or have experience with these cars, would you rather have a really clean/well-maintained 2013 at $5.8k, or wait for a 2015+?
Appreciate any advice!
Help 2016 136k miles . What hose is this? Runs from the intake and it’s split.
Haven't done it since I bought her. Think maybe it's time.
This is my first manual car, and honestly, I don't think I could've picked a more fun one. There's just something about actually having to drive the car that makes even a boring trip to work way more entertaining.
The aftermarket support for these cars is absolutely ridiculous. Mine is basically FBO, and somehow I still have a giant list of things I want to do to it. Apparently owning a Focus ST means you're never actually "done" modifying it.
The way this car feels is probably my favorite part.
I've never felt this connected to a car before. Being able to row through the gears, hear the turbo spool, the BOV, the exhaust, and all the other questionable noises it makes... it's just addictive. I genuinely don't think those noises are ever going to get old.
It also seems surprisingly easy to work on. Most of my hands-on experience came from working on my old Toyota, so I'm still learning as I go. So far l've done basic maintenance (fluids, filters, plugs), a purge valve, sway bar links, and a short shifter arm
— all with basic hand tools and no crazy equipment.
Definitely gives me more confidence to tackle bigger jobs down the road.
And of course, the hatchback practicality is the cherry on top. It's fun when I want it to be, comfortable enough to daily, and I can still throw a bunch of crap in the back.
Man, this car is sick.
Im currently in the market for new tires and wheels. Im going with 18 x 8.5 +35 wheel, and 235 40 18 tires. My biggest question is what brand and type of tire would yall recommend for my region. I was considering the Continental ExtremeContact DWS06 + or the Srs + version. I live near hill country Texas, so im debating if AS tires are even needed given how little snow and cold weather we recieve. Should I stick with AS tires or go with summer tires, since its so hot here for most of the year?
Recently blew up my engine, cracked a piston and it destroyed the inside of the cylinder wall, hoping to just replace it with a long block. From Minnesota does anybody have any good recommendations or anything?