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The 'Stihl' Man
 
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Hey guys,
I cant remember if I have asked this before, but what issues does the ST24 have? I am dead keen to buy one when the ute sells. When does the timing belt need to be done? Any other general things to look for? I am in the market for one of these, a e34 535i or a Pug 406; but would rather stay with Ford (although im still 50/50 on the FWD thing). So yeah, any info would be great and are there many owners on this site?
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10-12-2007, 02:39 PM
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You mad, bro?
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Hey Polyal!
the ST24 is basically my car (cougar) with a different skin and some other minor stuff. Engine wise they are very strong. The 2.5 Duratec will keep on truckin for a while. In terms of other issues, some of the other ppl who have ST24 might want to contribute to this thread.
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10-12-2007, 02:41 PM
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The 'Stihl' Man
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hey mate
yeah I am a fan of the cougar and probe; but unfortauntly (depending on how you look at it) I really do need a sedan. Is the cougar and probe engine the same as the ST24? Big fan of the ebaich (sp?) cougar aswell.
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10-12-2007, 09:00 PM
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Peugeot 406 V6 coupe is the sex. Goes like hell and looks gorgeous. I'm sure you could manage with only 2 doors.
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10-12-2007, 09:40 PM
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The one I test drove was manual, pity I could only afford a Fiesta.
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10-12-2007, 11:30 PM
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Mondeo ST24 are understated but sexual. The engine's a nice little unit, not an earth shatterer but a really smooth unit. A nice exhaust really opens up a creamy V6 raspiness that hints at VW Golf R32-esque noise but not quite as hard edged.
Will keep up with a 2.0 litre Focus happily. Best servied on a set of 17" LR Focus rims for ultimate looks and ride, preferably a set of ST170's for the most appropriate British Super tourer look and it really suits it. Well specced with power everything, 4 airbags, CD, the lot really. Timing chain thus it lasts 250,000km. Drive Belts are probably around 120,000km but I'm not sure on that. Otherwise a nice little car with a big boot and enough room to fit 4. The rar's a little squeezy on leg room for tall people but it is comfortable.
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VIDS:
ST24 with no Filter or airbox (similar to a high-flow in sound) (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uz9Bu...eature=related) ST24 with Bluefin Remap and K&N induction kit http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wEf2FdZGMVQ ST24 pulling away from stop http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=elsqCGtTa24 K&N Pod filter sound http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nzV4Q8swdyo Powerflow exhaust http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T8fJ9q5Hq00 SEXUAL!!  :
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11-12-2007, 08:19 AM
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The 'Stihl' Man
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Excellent, thanks for that; much appreciated.
So nothing of note worth looking out for other than a proper service history?
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