new ford focus

[X2]

No problems with service thus far... very happy with the vehicle.

[nes123]

Ah can't bad talk de new focus eh fellas but even though the focus may feel like it more solid and sturdy as mentioned by some men,ya just cant overlook the fact that the corolla has a better overall crash safety rating than the focus....The design of both cars are different compared to our market but same re-inforced chasis


The Ford Focus rating
http://www.automobilemag.com/am/2008/fo ... tests.html

Toyota Corolla
http://www.automobilemag.com/am/2008/to ... tests.html

[damieG82]

^^ bro, the ratings are actually the same . You posted the USDM Focus rating, but the euro version got 5 stars on the Euroncap... same rating that the Corolla got.

The USDM Focus still uses the MK1 chassis (10 years old this year )... a testament to how well designed it was/is!

[ek4ever]

what's the cost of the new Focus H/B Ghia?

[damieG82]

^^ 170K last time I checked.

[ek4ever]

I have a PCE 5-door for sale if anyone's interested. Very low mileage ~ 8000km. Bought it October last year and it's very impressive!

Reason for sale: want to upgrade to a Ranger.

I'm asking $120,000.000 o.n.o

Ghia??

[neya5407]

I am selling my 2003 (PBO) Ford Focus. It's one of the few 5-Speed manual versions in T&T. Dealer maintained with all Ford Motorcraft parts and fluids except the battery. Excellent car that I would love to keep but I need to get an automatic version for the family:(

Price: Negotiable and priced for quick sale. PM me for details.

I have had this car from new and never had a major problem. The only problem I recall was with the gas tank sensor during the first year. Other than that...No problems at all.

[primera5fw]

ford focus really good cars ... but M.E motors giving it a bad rep... they don't honor warranty

[damieG82]

I have a PCE 5-door for sale if anyone's interested. Very low mileage ~ 8000km. Bought it October last year and it's very impressive!

Reason for sale: want to upgrade to a Ranger.

I'm asking $120,000.000 o.n.o

Ghia??

The 5 door models only come in Ghia spec. It's the 4 door that has the option between the regular (Trend) and upscale Ghia.

[acesinghit]

well the ford focus and mazda 3 is a cheaper VOLVO S40

so buy either and you can brag that I've got a japanese platform with some ford suspension tuning and volvo technology.

Ford Focus or Mazda 3.....they're both good buys and have excellent handling, braking and steering feel. The styling of the focus is bland compared to the mazda and I prefer the interior of the mazda over the focus. nevertheless....the focus does have relative exclusivity.

another vehicle to look at since I get the theme of this thread is the VW Jetta and Skoda Octavia. Corolla, Civic, Almera is totally out.

[gfbl]

pricing of the jetta and octavia?

[damieG82]

Jetta starts at 185K and the mechanically identical Octavia starts at 165K

[gundelero]

fellas in this topic...
where do you all fix your ford focus??? i need a mechanic asap to do some work on my mother's. the door locks are not locking automatically, but opening automatically. plus there is a slight buck very rarely on take-off - would need to get it checked. plus i need someone will do a thorough check of the car from front to back....the model is the 2001 ghia (RORO).
please recommend someone for me, preferrably in south. and please dont tell me go to the firm...
PM me or reply here. thanks.

[gundelero]

price now increased for the vw jetta cuz of the new vehicle tax increase by the stupid government and an increase from vw. they starting at around $199k