right now i’m looking at a fiesta st at 50k miles for about $12k and a Focus st for less than $12k with 100k miles
I’m wondering which one would be the better buy in terms of reliability and longevity
Definitely go for the Fiesta ST. It has way fewer miles and a more robust engine. Overall, people say the Fiesta is the better choice for reliability.
Get the Fiesta ST—you won’t regret it!
will it still be reliable with some mods and a tune nothing too crazy
I’m still on the fence about mods. So far, I’ve only added an aftermarket radiator and rear motor mount. The car is pretty great as is, so it’s definitely worth driving stock for a while. What mods are you thinking about doing?
Mine has been reliable with a few mods and the Cobb tunes.
I’ve got almost all the bolt-ons you can add, except for a proper intake and bigger turbo, and it’s been reliable so far—nothing major. Definitely go for the FIST!
Be careful with the tune. Make sure it’s from a reputable source and do your research.
People often run into issues when they get a tune from somewhere untrustworthy.
Fiesta. Easy choice based on mileage. More fun than FoST. Depends if you’re okay with the smaller car