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27-07-2007, 10:42 PM
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4dlvr
Join Date: May 2006
Location: tulla
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im on the hunt for a new 4cyl, ive got about $12,000 to spend and im tossing up between a laser sr or a focus, preferbly zetec but i think it might be out of my price range. i want a manual and most likely a 1.8.
i just wanted to ask if anyone has had any experiance with these cars and which theyd preffer. ive taken test drives with both and they honestly feel really similar... thanx in advance |
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27-07-2007, 10:55 PM
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FF.Com.Au Hardcore
Join Date: Dec 2004
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Focus is a better balanced car, but for me the laser is hotter...
Hard call, id probarly take the one with the lowest kays...
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27-07-2007, 11:13 PM
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AFF Post NAZI
Join Date: Mar 2006
Location: Albury
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well for what you are looking for id sujest a SR2 Laser.
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29-07-2007, 05:36 PM
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FF.Com.Au Hardcore
Join Date: May 2007
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Yeh I'm with you, the SR was only a 1.8L GLXI with a few more things were the SR2 or Mazda SP20 were 2.0L. They look nicer too.
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29-07-2007, 09:26 PM
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Old enough to know better
Join Date: Apr 2005
Location: Melbourne
Posts: 2,311
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If you want to modify down the track, then Focus is the go. Lots of performance parts to be had....a lot harder on the Laser I would think
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Manual 2003 Machine Silver 5 Door LR Focus Zetec. Mods: Ford Racing CNC'd cylinder head milled .040", 3 angle valve grind. Ford Racing Stage II camshafts. Ford Racing cam gears. Ford Racing long tube header. Random Technology hi flow cat. Herrod 2.25" stainless cat-back. Pipercross Viper intake. CFM 65mm throttle body. 2000 ported intake manifold. Herrod Custom SCT tune. Eibach suspension. Quaife ATB diff. Wilwood 13" brakes. Custom ST170 leather interior. www.cardomain.com/ride/2773918
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29-07-2007, 09:34 PM
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Regular Member
Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: Brisbane
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Go for the Focus - it is a newer design and a better and safer car. Also the name is continuing with Ford, so it is not a discontinued name, which may affect resale later on.
You should be able to get a CL sedan or hatch or maybe an LX for around $12K. The 1.8 had poor reviews when it arrived in Aus, but I think there was an initial problem with Ford not recommending an appropriate fuel or something with the ECU. There is also a Zetec on carsales.com.au for $12500 - see below. http://www.carsales.com.au/used-cars...PriceMax=15000 MK |
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29-07-2007, 10:18 PM
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Old enough to know better
Join Date: Apr 2005
Location: Melbourne
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Manual 2003 Machine Silver 5 Door LR Focus Zetec. Mods: Ford Racing CNC'd cylinder head milled .040", 3 angle valve grind. Ford Racing Stage II camshafts. Ford Racing cam gears. Ford Racing long tube header. Random Technology hi flow cat. Herrod 2.25" stainless cat-back. Pipercross Viper intake. CFM 65mm throttle body. 2000 ported intake manifold. Herrod Custom SCT tune. Eibach suspension. Quaife ATB diff. Wilwood 13" brakes. Custom ST170 leather interior. www.cardomain.com/ride/2773918
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07-08-2007, 04:55 PM
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buickman
Join Date: Dec 2004
Location: eastern suburbs Melb Vic
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I was going to buy a ST170 Focus new but what Ford was asking then was a joke and the SR2's were scarce in the dealerships for the colour my wife wanted. So I purchased a runout SP20 Mazda for my wife & have never had any issues with the car. The SR2 Laser & SP20 are made in Japan so quality & reliabilty are good. But there is a lot more after market performance parts for the Focus and I have not read to many problems with the 1st series Focus. Personally my only dislike is the way the rear looks on a Focus
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07-08-2007, 10:00 PM
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Supes
Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: Sydney
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I will give you my biased opinion...LR Focus
 I have an LR, love it, drives great, nippy around the streets, easy on the juice, looks sharp too. End of the day around that price range as suggested go for the one that been the most looked after in terms of maintenance, paintwork/body work, and kms.
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focus or laser sr
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