st 170 reliable?

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Hey All,

Haven't posted on this site before, but I am doing a little research on a car I'd love to buy. 2003-4 focus st 170. I reckon they look great and have read the reviews including the comments re not enough grunt. I don't need a complete rocketship, just a car with enough power and handling to be an enjoyable drive. I had a Laser TX3 in the 90's and loved it (For 260'000 kms) and you had to punt it along a bit, but that was half the fun. Thing is, I'd like my warm hatch to be reliable as well, so here's where I'd love some help.

A few I am looking at are around 60-80 000 kms so any issues I should lookout for?? Or any suggestions re other cars?? (Bummer , can't afford an xr5)

Jeff