Chubbs
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« on: Thursday, June 24, 2010, 11:23:23 » |
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Looking for a new car and have always liked the focus, but i am doing extesive research this time before i buy my new car due to the prior two monstrosities i've had.
So, basicly, people in the know how, what are the pro's and cons of a ford focus.
Thanks
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suttonred
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« Reply #1 on: Thursday, June 24, 2010, 11:25:45 » |
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They are nowhere near as good or as reliable as a Golf! I had one previously, there was nearly always something going wrong. Pro's good economy, and the heated front windscreen.
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« Reply #2 on: Thursday, June 24, 2010, 11:27:28 » |
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Certainly well reknowned for road holding and handling - best in class I believe. Driven both models, original and Mk II, both seem sound.
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« Reply #3 on: Thursday, June 24, 2010, 11:27:34 » |
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IMO it depends on how old a focus you are looking at? The older type focus seemed to me very much to be designed for the lady, very upright seating and not too great.
The more recent focus of the past few years though has improved big time. Next time we have a focus on hire I'll let you have a spin!
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« Reply #4 on: Thursday, June 24, 2010, 11:30:59 » |
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The older type focus seemed to me very much to be designed for the lady, very upright seating and not too great.
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« Reply #5 on: Thursday, June 24, 2010, 11:36:15 » |
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IMO it depends on how old a focus you are looking at? The older type focus seemed to me very much to be designed for the lady, very upright seating and not too great.
The more recent focus of the past few years though has improved big time. Next time we have a focus on hire I'll let you have a spin!
With my budget i should be able to afford something around the 4/5 year mark |
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« Reply #6 on: Thursday, June 24, 2010, 11:57:43 » |
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I've had two (51 and 52 plate). One was brilliant and no trouble, the other a compete shed. If it's been looked after and the engine looks nice and clean (the shed had a dirty, rusty engine) then you should be fine.
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« Reply #7 on: Thursday, June 24, 2010, 12:06:58 » |
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And what is your budget if you don't mind me asking.
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« Reply #8 on: Thursday, June 24, 2010, 12:08:50 » |
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decent motors imo.
read 'parkers' reviews,'what car' etc,etc,
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Chubbs
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« Reply #9 on: Thursday, June 24, 2010, 12:13:54 » |
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And what is your budget if you don't mind me asking.
around 6k have been looking for a golf idealy but also a3's, bmw 3s, and recently focus's |
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« Reply #10 on: Thursday, June 24, 2010, 12:18:11 » |
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If I had 6k, i'd probably go for a golf or a3. Or possibly a skoda fabia vrs.
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If my calculations are correct, when this baby hits 88 miles per hour, you're gonna see some serious shit...
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Chubbs
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« Reply #11 on: Thursday, June 24, 2010, 12:34:56 » |
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If I had 6k, i'd probably go for a golf or a3. Or possibly a skoda fabia vrs.
yea, it just seems theres an abundance of golfs and a3's around and a shit load of focus' which is why i was asking |
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« Reply #12 on: Thursday, June 24, 2010, 12:37:41 » |
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It's a buyers market. Just remember to buy before Jan!
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If my calculations are correct, when this baby hits 88 miles per hour, you're gonna see some serious shit...
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« Reply #13 on: Thursday, June 24, 2010, 12:48:10 » |
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It's a buyers market. Just remember to buy before Jan!
oh for sure, i was hoping to buy in the next week |
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« Reply #14 on: Thursday, June 24, 2010, 13:18:38 » |
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I bought my Father in law a '56 Focus Ghia - low mileage and immaculate condition
Honestly, the thing was brilliant ! Held the road well, had some uuuummmph when needed, very comfortable to sit in, lots of leg room in the back for a smallish car...
I can't speak highly enough to be honest...
And unfortunately after circumstances took their toll, when we came to sell it the residual value after more than a year was excellent - it only depreciated £300 in over a year....
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