FALC 2nd car help

Rag_It · Post by **Rag_It** » Thu May 10, 2007 6:10 pm

I think the Merc would be a good runner - braking down is not the problem, it is trying to stop the MOT man from deeming it a binner!!!

Greg, where are the details for it, all i can see is are the pictures.

P.S Ed, i will continue my focus search for you! Then i will laugh my ass of when i see you in it, or i might buy you a big bore exhaust and some tints for it!!!!

Dave

Stewart · Post by **Stewart** » Thu May 10, 2007 7:05 pm

Agree with the Focus comments. My first company car in 2001 was a new 1.6 Focus. I did 70k miles in 3 years. It only ever once got close to letting me down when it starting running slightly rough. Quickly identified by the local Ford garage as requiring a new set of plugs. Changed those and it was right as rain.
Mileage was about 38mpg and that was driving fairly hard including regular jaunts up farm roads.
I would try and go for the 1.8 zetec or if you can stretch it get a TDCI one, but be careful as I am sure there are a few different diesels to chose from.
It was a great handling car and lots of fun.

I now have a mondeo and that is also a great car, just coming up for 60k miles and not a single problem in 2.5 years of ownership. There are at least an other two in the company car park and the same story. One of my workmates has a Golf and he has been plagued with niggling little issues over the same period.

2p

Dominic · Post by **Dominic** » Thu May 10, 2007 7:56 pm

What you want is something that is:

Fun to drive?

Cheap to run?

Handles well?

Easy & cheap to fix?

Is classless?

Very

then: http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/168597.htm

Stick a 1380cc motor in it, + a roll cage & away you go

Sanjøy · Post by **Sanjøy** » Thu May 10, 2007 8:31 pm

ebay saved searches are your friend ....

Digital · Post by **Digital** » Thu May 10, 2007 10:46 pm

Ed, what about a Puma? Mine cost 2K, it's quick and fun enough for a runabout and doesn't cost that much to insure. Comfortable and reasonably practical too, if you can look past the slightly dodgy image

Jamie

Post by ed » Thu May 10, 2007 10:57 pm

Erm, need to look at Pumas in more detail. Still reckon a Focus is the way forward but im struggling to stick to my budget!

Cant believe that mini is £2,800

cheers

ryallm · Post by **ryallm** » Fri May 11, 2007 9:42 am

Been having a look around for friend who is also thinking about a Focus. Several promising ones around 2.5k on Autotrader:

clicky

Post by ed » Fri May 11, 2007 10:15 am

Cheers ive spotted a few of those already. I'm confused that some of them say Zetec and LX and Zetec and Ghia. Is there any quick way of working out which ones are actually Zetecs?

cheers

ryallm · Post by **ryallm** » Fri May 11, 2007 10:40 am

ed wrote:Cheers ive spotted a few of those already. I'm confused that some of them say Zetec and LX and Zetec and Ghia. Is there any quick way of working out which ones are actually Zetecs? cheers

Zetecs have 15" alloys with the 5 x twin spoke design; almost all Lxs have 14" steel wheels with flush plastic wheel trims. Avoid Ghias - they have truly nasty plastic fake wood on the dash. Confusingly they all have a 'Zetec' engine. I have had both a 1.8 Zetec hatch, and currently an LX Estate. Both pretty excellent, but the Zetec is the best choice just for far better seats, although not many older Zetecs have air con.

Mark

Post by ed » Fri May 11, 2007 12:44 pm

Cheers for that!

Right ive found this one which im very keen on.
Nice chap. 3 owner car.(lease car, leasee (if thats a word) and then him.)

2002 FORD FOCUS 1.6 Zetec 5dr Hatchback

Price:
£3,250

Features:

* Manual
* SILVER
* Petrol
* 5 Door Hatchback
* 51 reg (2002)

Full Description:

Glossary of Terms

Manual, Silver.76000 miles,Mot to November, tax Jan 08.Service history.Alloy wheels,ABS,traction control,air conditioning, quick clear windscreen,Audio remote control,airbags,electric windows/mirrors etc. Excellent condition throughout. £3,250

The only thing it needs is a new wiper motor and he will supply it but i need to get it fitted. All for £3000.

What you guys think?

cheers Ed

GregR · Post by **GregR** » Fri May 11, 2007 1:30 pm

Rag_It wrote: Greg, where are the details for it, all i can see is are the pictures.

its on http://www.911virgin.com mate

Rag_It · Post by **Rag_It** » Fri May 11, 2007 1:35 pm

A good buy fella!

Sanjøy · Post by **Sanjøy** » Fri May 11, 2007 1:39 pm

2* Discos V8 LPG

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll? ... :B:SS:UK:1

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll? ... :B:SS:UK:1

Rag_It · Post by **Rag_It** » Fri May 11, 2007 1:45 pm

Hmmmmm i would like to say Nice! However, i cannot bring myself to do it!

Dave

Gareth · Post by **Gareth** » Fri May 11, 2007 1:54 pm

I'm also thinking about a Focus as a daily runner. ST170
Dont hear many bad things about Focus's