2017 300ST - What to Look Out For?

[Loadmaster748]

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]

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.

 

[Loadmaster748]

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.

 

[Red ibiza]

Are all 300st's AWD? Or how do you tell if it's awd?

 

[Loadmaster748]

Are all 300st's AWD? Or how do you tell if it's awd?

Not sure to be honest when it comes to the early ones.

 

[fluffy01016]

Are all 300st's AWD? Or how do you tell if it's awd?

I’ve got a 300ST and it’s got 4Drive on the rear left and next to the DSG gear shift. I think all autos have 4wd and the manuals are 2wd

 

[Loadmaster748]

I’ve got a 300ST and it’s got 4Drive on the rear left and next to the DSG gear shift. I think all autos have 4wd and the manuals are 2wd

What year is your 300ST? Anything to look for if it's a MY 2017/18?

 

[fluffy01016]

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

 

[Brackett]

Thanks for your response. I'm only considering AWD and have seen a few early ones.

There aren't any AWDs in manual.

 

[NotSoSimple]

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.