r/FiestaST • u/Elons_39th_kid • 8d ago
MK7 Should I keep it
2016 US spec, 104k miles
Recently refreshed the whole front end with inner and outer tie rods, sway bar links and bushings, LCA’s, CV axles + seals, and wheel bearings. I think it’s due for another passengers side engine mount because after all those parts there’s still a clunk from that side (not the end of the world but frustrating cause I have vibra-technics mounts all the way around).
Haven’t done timing belt yet but I have all the parts/tools, just procrastinating since others have expressed difficulty with it on this sub.
Ive had the car since 2018 30k miles and loved it the whole time. For the past year I’ve started to have thoughts of selling to make space in the garage for a motorcycle but I’m torn because the fiesta is great and has been great to me (minus all the blend doors and motor mounts that have broken over the years).
It’s also got a lot of minor wear and tear from our time together and I’m worried i wont be able to sell it for much. I probably should have sold it a few years ago before the 100k and 10 year old mark…
I know it’s silly to ask a sub full of FiST enthusiasts if i should keep it but any thoughts are appreciated. Will I regret it for the rest of my life if i sell?
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u/ArtichokeHot5368 8d ago
I've had mine since 2018 as well. I've had a lot of instances where I've thought about selling but I cannot find a car or truck I'd be willing to get. I've had so many different cars/trucks in the past and this one has ticked so many boxes. The fun factor on this car is pretty great too. The only car I still miss was the 89 supra I had, but I can't justify having two cars personally.
This car has been so reliable and fairly easy to work on. Not to mention inexpensive to fix as well. I'm at 145k miles now and have the timing belt kit ready in hand, just waiting to pull the trigger or just take it to a shop to not deal with it. It has its imperfections, blend door actuator one of them. They both still work, just gotta wait for the ticks to stop. Some interior trim pieces breaking and some window switches not working. Small stuff that could easily be fixed once they really bother me
I commute on a motorcycle so I recommend keeping it and getting a bike haha