2017 300ST - What to Look Out For?

Loadmaster748

Roll on summer.....
Aug 2, 2019
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Surrey, UK
Been browsing the above on A/T and seen a very clean 24k miles example for £17,995. Manual box and history.

Any known issues with this age or things to be aware of?

Thanks
 

CupraGeezer

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May 11, 2018
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The clutch on manual cars is known to be weak. Some people have problems from new, others don't seems to be pot luck really.

Also, FWD cars don't put their power down well from a standing start, suffering horrendous wheel hop, but that's easily fixed with a dogbone mount insert at the cost of a little NVH.
 
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Loadmaster748

Roll on summer.....
Aug 2, 2019
304
126
Surrey, UK
The clutch on manual cars is known to be weak. Some people have problems from new, others don't seems to be pot luck really.

Also, FWD cars don't put their power down well from a standing start, suffering horrendous wheel hop, but that's easily fixed with a dogbone mount insert at the cost of a little NVH.
Thanks for your response. I'm only considering AWD and have seen a few early ones.
 

fluffy01016

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Feb 20, 2005
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Lincoln
What year is your 300ST? Anything to look for if it's a MY 2017/18?
Mines a 2018 model with the 6sp DSG box. I think the 2019 had the 7sp box but not sure. only had it since xmas so not very clued up on the car and the variants but it’s a fantastic drive. The DSG and 4wd does carry a premium and I paid £22k for mine. Very few around but worth it IMO
 
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NotSoSimple

Simple
Mar 3, 2017
243
17
Suffolk
I have a 2017 ST300 4Drive. One of the first to arrive in the UK.

I have done 62000 miles and it has been perfect. Highly recommend.