Hi All,

I am seriously considering buying a Focus having driven Peugeots for the
last, well, donkey's years.

I am thinking of an '07 Zetec Climate, they can be picked up for around
£9,500. I know not a lot about cars, having had them handed to me on a
plate through various companies.

Someone has told me to avoid the Zetec engine as if anything goes wrong
with them the entire engine has to be replaced, as it is a sealed unit.
Surely this must be wrong?

I would also appreciate any advice on buying a second-hand Focus, best
model types, what to look for,  reliability of Zetec over the 1400 LX, etc.

TIA,

Neil.