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Can't decide, ST or Platinum?
- Thread starter Kingfish
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My wife isn't a "car person". She couldn't care what she rides in. Fancy or plain, as long as it gets her there. When we walked into the Ford dealer "our" RIch Copper Metallic ST was sitting there. She looked at it and very loudly said "YES". The look on the salesmans face was priceless.
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At 6'2" you find seats and leg room to be an issue? Heck most autos are built with the 6' man in mind. I have enough leg room in the ST, it's not as comfortable as my Ram 2500 but at 6' 10" I'm a tad out of most auto makers specs. Think auto's are bad try finding a UTV that fits a tall guy.
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I agree with you. I'm 6'3 and the ST has great leg room and head clearance. The adjustability of the seats, the heating/cooling, and the massage options help keep the blood flowing on all day trips. Having driven many a rental car, the seats and leg rooms in other vehicles can definitely be an issue.
My wife and I went back and forth between the ST and Platinum. We drove each 3 times. We kept thinking the Platinum had a slightly better ride(as it should with lower rate shocks), then we would drive an ST and think "well this feels exactly the same"... back to the platinum... hmmm... Never could get a great feeling for the ride.
The interiors in the Platinum killed it for us. The black interior with the brown upper pieces was a no go for us. So we looked at one with the tan interior... the seats were fantastic looking. We both thought from looking at pictures the rest of the interior was black... no its like 5 different shades of brown...with black carpeting. The dash was a different color brown than the head liner and obviously the seats...then the carpet was black.. I think there was at least 1 or 2 other shades of brown... then IIRC the wood grain trim is the same grey color as in the "black" interior platinum... nope... Had it had the tan seats with black everything else we probably would have done that.
So back to the ST. I didnt want to give up the big brakes and we both liked the all black interior better than either Platinum interior...
The interiors in the Platinum killed it for us. The black interior with the brown upper pieces was a no go for us. So we looked at one with the tan interior... the seats were fantastic looking. We both thought from looking at pictures the rest of the interior was black... no its like 5 different shades of brown...with black carpeting. The dash was a different color brown than the head liner and obviously the seats...then the carpet was black.. I think there was at least 1 or 2 other shades of brown... then IIRC the wood grain trim is the same grey color as in the "black" interior platinum... nope... Had it had the tan seats with black everything else we probably would have done that.
So back to the ST. I didnt want to give up the big brakes and we both liked the all black interior better than either Platinum interior...
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I know this is an older thread but I do just want to throw this out there for anyone who stumbles across this forum like I did, and maybe it will help any future buyer make decisions a little easier. Now, in regards to the stiffer suspension and tighter steering topics, both of those facts are very true. However though, it’s not like that 24/7. If you are taking a trip and just want to cruise on a relaxing drive, with the drive mode selector, if you change it to eco, normal etc. it does allow the suspension and steering to loosen up and not quite have all the tightness/sporty feel(and not to speak for all on this ST forum, but if you’re like me, I enjoy that feeling of the ride all the time! My wife, not so much. Haha)! Also, with the eco drive mode engaged, the throttle response is slacked off quite noticeably too. Giving off more of that easier/comfortable/relaxing ride feel. Just wanted to include these tips to help! Happy days and safe travels to all the ST family!
I don’t think changing the drive mode does anything for the the suspension settings as i think it is a passive system.
Drive mode really only changes steering, throttle, transmission shifting and FENG
But one big benefit of the ST over the Platinum or other trims is when you load up the car with passengers and luggage for a road trip.
The firmer spring rates, bigger sway bars and larger brakes make a difference in those situations, especially if you drive mountain roads and use the hitch for any bikes or cargo racks.
Drive mode really only changes steering, throttle, transmission shifting and FENG
But one big benefit of the ST over the Platinum or other trims is when you load up the car with passengers and luggage for a road trip.
The firmer spring rates, bigger sway bars and larger brakes make a difference in those situations, especially if you drive mountain roads and use the hitch for any bikes or cargo racks.
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