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06-12-2009, 10:50 PM
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Starter Motor
Join Date: Dec 2009
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I am considerring to buy a used focus, could you let me know is focus a good and reliable car without any trouble? Thank you.
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07-12-2009, 06:27 AM
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You can call me Chris
Join Date: Sep 2009
Location: Sydney
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So far so good for me. Had my 06 lx for nearly 3 months now with no issues. Great cars tho!
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07-12-2009, 09:52 AM
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Noobie
Join Date: Jan 2007
Location: Brisbane
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i think they're pretty good value. they're relatively simple cars with good handling and safety. Mine is 3 years old now and coming off lease. I'm buying it and keeping it as I have no reason to think it will cause me any grief to keep it for another few years. I've basically given it a 3 year test drive and am very happy.
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BrisVegas WS Fiesta Zetec 3dr NM Pajero TD LWB LS Focus Zetec 5dr - gone WS Fiesta Zetec 5dr - gone |
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07-12-2009, 11:33 AM
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Nice kitty . .
Join Date: Nov 2008
Location: Brisbane
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What car are you coming out of? I had a supercharged Statesman Caprice (which I loved) then went to a Prado (which I loved) and then bought this "little, bog standard, LS Focus, buzz box, thing" for my Daughter (who I love) . . . . but I kept the car for myself 'cause the Focus is a cracker!!! Only had one little (current) issue in the 12months otherwise this thing gives me a smile like a split watermellon everytime I drive it.  : Fredo
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Just remember, amateurs built the Ark and professionals built the Titanic! Late 2005 LS CL, 5spd Manual, 5 Door, Titanium Grey To Do List:- :- Using 95 RON Fuel (DONE -easiest upgrade of all) :- XR5 Springs (DONE) :- Lower air box removal (DONE) :- K & N Panel Air Filter (DONE) :- 2.25" Cat Back (DONE) :- DBA Brake upgrade (DONE) |
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07-12-2009, 01:22 PM
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Starter Motor
Join Date: Dec 2008
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I've got an AT LT (08) Focus for 1 year now, no problem EXCEPT the one originally from delivery: rough gear shifting at low speed. They fixed it but I'm not 100% satisfied. Pros: good manouver, strong engine. Cons: sluggish gear shifting, lot of road noise, bumpy.
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07-12-2009, 05:04 PM
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You can call me Chris
Join Date: Sep 2009
Location: Sydney
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13-12-2009, 01:43 PM
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Focus Driver.
Join Date: Oct 2009
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liangmike, I've gotta say that you should just take a focus for a test drive and you'll see how good it is. I had been looking around at some rice boxes but the handling of my 03 LR is awesome. my parents have an sv6 but i find it more enjoyable driving the tiny focus. I have had the focus for around 4 months now and it's had (nearly) no problems whatsoever. The only annoying thing is if you get an st170 or zetec you need to use 95 ron or above. besides that GET A FOCUS!!!
I have always wanted an r34 skyline on completion of my education but now im leaning towards an 09 focus rs... seriously once you drive it yyoull fall in love with it. |
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13-12-2009, 02:01 PM
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I wanna XR5
Join Date: Aug 2005
Location: South Oz
Posts: 749
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just to add
if you buy LS onwards focus you will need to use 95ron or above, sometimes ours will ping on 98 ron. But when the compression ratio is close to 11:1! but most newer cars need 95. we love our LS focus. Drive it like its stolen!!! the engines are strong handles well. great on fuel even when you flog it a bit. I rarely get into the 8's it is a bit rough but we run 17's will low profiles, but if you are a "driver" you will like it. The LS feels quite roomy, but i sit in the drivers seat most of the time.
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Great Wall X240. Bouncing around the APY Lands Ex Ford owner and member of this great site for ages. South Australia, where the RIGHT hand lane is the NEW LEFT lane??????!!! %&#@* |
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Is it a good decision to buy Focus
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