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Car Forum / Ford / Ford Focus / January 2004buying a focus
Hello, I'm considering buying a second hand focus (2000), 1.6 litre 16V. It's that or a 1.6 or 1.9TDI golf, is the old ford reputation of (F)OUND (O)N a (R)USSIAN (D)UMP still true or will I genuinely like this car? and be proud saying I drive a Ford Focus?, i've heard about the handling, reliability would be my only issue. Comments really appreciated. Alan I'm happy with my Focus. No complaints on my side, in the states that quote is "Found on Road Dead" or "f.cked Over Rebuilt Dodge" Anyways, I'm very happy with the Focus. I haven't had any trouble with my 2003 ZX-5. Mojo > Hello, I'm considering buying a second hand focus (2000), 1.6 litre 16V. > It's that or a 1.6 or 1.9TDI golf, is the old ford reputation of [quoted text clipped - 4 lines] > > Alan Had so many problems with our 2001 Ford Focus that we now call it the Ford Fuckit! Because when something else goes wrong we say fuckit. Worst north American car made, disposable car. Lemon aid pans it and I would recommend a Yugo before a Focus. Why would one not buy a Corolla or a Civic considering that the price is about the same. And in 3 years the Focus is worth less that half whereas the 2 other cars have retained 80% of their value. Never again will I purchase a Ford. Honda here we come. I'm happy with my Focus. No complaints on my side, in the states that quote is "Found on Road Dead" or "f.cked Over Rebuilt Dodge" Anyways, I'm very happy with the Focus. I haven't had any trouble with my 2003 ZX-5. Mojo > Hello, I'm considering buying a second hand focus (2000), 1.6 litre 16V. > It's that or a 1.6 or 1.9TDI golf, is the old ford reputation of [quoted text clipped - 4 lines] > > Alan Like I said, I have a 2003. My rule of thumb is to not buy a car the first two years it's introduced (at least in the U.S.A. it was released as a 2000). I wait till the bugs are ironed out and so far so good. I'll tell you if I have any complaints about it though :-) Mojo > Had so many problems with our 2001 Ford Focus that we now call it the Ford > Fuckit! Because when something else goes wrong we say fuckit. [quoted text clipped - 19 lines] > > > > Alan >Like I said, I have a 2003. My rule of thumb is to not buy a car the first >two years it's introduced (at least in the U.S.A. it was released as a [quoted text clipped - 29 lines] >> > >> > Alan I bought a 2000 wagon in Dec. 99 and made many trips to the Ford dealer for recalls and little fix-its...I knew I should have waited at least a year or two but I fell in love with it. So I still liked it enough to buy a 2003 ZX5 last year...even after all those trips to the dealer. Linda I won a Ford Focus 2000 SE and it sucks. It has 33345 miles on it and I have had to have the fuel delivery module replaced and I still have problems getting the car started in the winter. the battery, alternator, starter and belt all have been reported as good. If you are set on buying a Focus, I would urge you to buy a later model. In the states, the 2000 had and has lots of problems but the later models seem to have fixed most of them. It looks like you are in Ireland so maybe the European 2000s fared better. Anyhow, my Focus (2000) is a nice little car for the money and fun to drive but it has had like seven recalls and lots of problems. jor > Hello, I'm considering buying a second hand focus (2000), 1.6 litre 16V. > It's that or a 1.6 or 1.9TDI golf, is the old ford reputation of [quoted text clipped - 4 lines] > > Alan |
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