Just returned home after putting a deposit on a '07 ST for the wife.

She has been looking around at all of the alternatives and the ST ticked all the right boxes I have a couple of questions.

The car has no strips at all, is that normal? I am interested in have just side strips can this be done by the dealer and if so how much should I expect it to cost?

Next, just a general question.. is there anything we should be aware of during ownership?