I just bought my ST around October of 2015. It only has 520 miles on it and I've already noticed a handful of problems. It's an ST3 so for 30k I don't think this is very fair to have these issues.
1. Build quality. I took my ST to one of my friends at a body shop to fix something (Not related to this) and when I went to pick it up he voiced his opinion on how the panels are completely out of line. Huge hood gap, Panel by the bottom of the front window has a huge gap, and just about everywhere you can see them. I know this is a common problem, but seriously? Some other quality issues are the front grill popping out (common) and a corner of my shift boot is sticking out past the metal surrounding it.
2. This is the biggest one yet. PAINT. I work at a detail shop and this is disgusting. I took a look at my hood and roof yesterday and saw TONS of scratches everywhere. Weak paint? I polished and waxed them yesterday and they're still visible. I wouldn't do something like this to my car considering I work at a detailing business. When I first got it, I didn't notice it but after seeing all the scratches everywhere I decided to look around more. I noticed the front bumper doesn't match color with the rest of the car. Its a good shade darker. There appears to be a bubble under the paint on the hatch next to the light, as well as the edges of the different panels seem to be almost faded. This is disgusting. I know it's not a Maserati but this looks like a job done by someone in 15 minutes.
3. Not really a problem, but again, WTF. The exhaust. My 13' Titianium had a louder exhaust I think. I shouldn't have to spend 500+ for a new exhaust.
These are just some things I've noticed in the first 1k miles. I want to see if anyone else had these issues and what you did to fix them. Despite all these problems I still love the ST. If i sold this one, the only thing I'd get is another ST.
1. Build quality. I took my ST to one of my friends at a body shop to fix something (Not related to this) and when I went to pick it up he voiced his opinion on how the panels are completely out of line. Huge hood gap, Panel by the bottom of the front window has a huge gap, and just about everywhere you can see them. I know this is a common problem, but seriously? Some other quality issues are the front grill popping out (common) and a corner of my shift boot is sticking out past the metal surrounding it.
2. This is the biggest one yet. PAINT. I work at a detail shop and this is disgusting. I took a look at my hood and roof yesterday and saw TONS of scratches everywhere. Weak paint? I polished and waxed them yesterday and they're still visible. I wouldn't do something like this to my car considering I work at a detailing business. When I first got it, I didn't notice it but after seeing all the scratches everywhere I decided to look around more. I noticed the front bumper doesn't match color with the rest of the car. Its a good shade darker. There appears to be a bubble under the paint on the hatch next to the light, as well as the edges of the different panels seem to be almost faded. This is disgusting. I know it's not a Maserati but this looks like a job done by someone in 15 minutes.
3. Not really a problem, but again, WTF. The exhaust. My 13' Titianium had a louder exhaust I think. I shouldn't have to spend 500+ for a new exhaust.
These are just some things I've noticed in the first 1k miles. I want to see if anyone else had these issues and what you did to fix them. Despite all these problems I still love the ST. If i sold this one, the only thing I'd get is another ST.