Drove over an hour this afternoon to test drive and purchase the last 2020 ST on the lot. When the salesman remote started it, it let out the strangest shrill/cricket sound from the engine for a few seconds. The best way I can describe it is it was similar to a bad fan belt sound. It was loud enough for my salesman to notice it and remark about it, but I still decided to test drive it thinking was because the car was relatively cold. It didn't.
It lets out this audible cricket sounding chirp under acceleration. Could not enjoy the drive at all and now I'm wondering if this issue kept it on the lot and why I'm getting an incredible deal. I drove it back and my salesman drove it with me and he was able to detect the sound. He also said he's never heard it in any ST and it was his first time hearing it today, even though it was gassed up and detailed when I got there. It'll go to the service lane in the morning but man...what is that sound? Nothing was loose that we could see under the hood and it doesn't make that sound if you're parked and revving the engine.
Thoughts? This can't be characteristic. Haven't seen anything online or in this forum yet. It's gorgeous, but one heck of a first impression.
Thinking about leasing a gray '21 ST nearby instead. At least it's 10 minutes away.
It lets out this audible cricket sounding chirp under acceleration. Could not enjoy the drive at all and now I'm wondering if this issue kept it on the lot and why I'm getting an incredible deal. I drove it back and my salesman drove it with me and he was able to detect the sound. He also said he's never heard it in any ST and it was his first time hearing it today, even though it was gassed up and detailed when I got there. It'll go to the service lane in the morning but man...what is that sound? Nothing was loose that we could see under the hood and it doesn't make that sound if you're parked and revving the engine.
Thoughts? This can't be characteristic. Haven't seen anything online or in this forum yet. It's gorgeous, but one heck of a first impression.
Thinking about leasing a gray '21 ST nearby instead. At least it's 10 minutes away.
