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Focus ST, new shape, pre facelift, 7k??
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mpg is all about driving style with STs. When i used mine day to day, would get 33mpg on a mixed drive.
The owners forum is split down the middle of those who can get decent mpg and those who can. remap geniunely helps!
Build is rock solid. Mine is on 50k now and had the alternator replaced just before the warranty went. They did the aux belt at the same time which was bonus!!
The owners forum is split down the middle of those who can get decent mpg and those who can. remap geniunely helps!
Build is rock solid. Mine is on 50k now and had the alternator replaced just before the warranty went. They did the aux belt at the same time which was bonus!!
Pmsl - Dan you are asking JD ?? He changes his mind more than his under crackers
Lol, Craig is right to be honest Dan, I have no clue!!!
aye its like 3 hours to fit one, its complete c*nt of a job, there is no space in the engine bay
we have one in work at the minute, so far in the month the customer has had it, replaced the alternator, had to sort the gem modulle going faulty, replace the dispstic tube as it was leaking, not its turbo waste gate is jammed, needs new turbo, total job £1500, thats 4 hours labour, inc the turbo (£1200+vat) and other gaskets.
we have one in work at the minute, so far in the month the customer has had it, replaced the alternator, had to sort the gem modulle going faulty, replace the dispstic tube as it was leaking, not its turbo waste gate is jammed, needs new turbo, total job £1500, thats 4 hours labour, inc the turbo (£1200+vat) and other gaskets.
tbh aye, we get less problems with them than most other models of focus, but from the ones ive seen that have propblems they are riddled with them, but they are the minority. the only reall "common" problem is the abs module failing (part of the abs pump) if you ever look at one and it has the abs light and traction control light on walk away, it'll need a new module and thats a £1300 job.
the only real problem on an ST is that there are no quick jobs, a job that would take 1 hour on a normal focus takes double on an st engine even servicing takes almost twice as long.
the only real problem on an ST is that there are no quick jobs, a job that would take 1 hour on a normal focus takes double on an st engine even servicing takes almost twice as long.
nah they reasonably cheap to run to be honest. Only oil changes upto 125k, so cheap servicing. Lets put this in perspecitve, the mechanicals are volvo. the alternator happens to be ford though!!! lol Front brake pads from ford were £60
Far more horror stories r.e renaults. Had mine over 18months done 34k in it.
As for the abs tcs light whole host of things it could be not automatically the abs module, as it controlled via the vacum system.
I was quoted one hours labour for the auxillary belt change (enquired prior to my alternator failing as i thought i need this)
Far more horror stories r.e renaults. Had mine over 18months done 34k in it.
As for the abs tcs light whole host of things it could be not automatically the abs module, as it controlled via the vacum system.
I was quoted one hours labour for the auxillary belt change (enquired prior to my alternator failing as i thought i need this)
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Update!!
"Hello,
The car is as new condition and has no outstanding finance, no previous crashes or anything negative you need to concern yourself with.
Now I am in the Rep of Ireland and the car is here as well.
I have a shipping contract already paid so the final price is 6875 gbp + 150 gbp shipping taxes.
Let me know if you need more info as I am looking for a fast sale.
Regards,"
Really? Because I received an email from Pistonheads saying you were dodgey as fook love!
"Hello,
The car is as new condition and has no outstanding finance, no previous crashes or anything negative you need to concern yourself with.
Now I am in the Rep of Ireland and the car is here as well.
I have a shipping contract already paid so the final price is 6875 gbp + 150 gbp shipping taxes.
Let me know if you need more info as I am looking for a fast sale.
Regards,"
Really? Because I received an email from Pistonheads saying you were dodgey as fook love!
Lol;
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Our advice to motorists who are buying a car, is to follow a few simple steps:
Vehicle check
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Seeing the Car!
You should never buy a car without seeing or driving it first! Make sure you’re fully insured to drive the seller's car, and take evidence of this with you.
The payment
Never wire money abroad – it is almost always a ‘fraudulent’ seller. Pay for the vehicle when you are collecting it from the seller. Get a receipt for any payment you make, especially if you’re paying cash. Get two copies - one for you and one them. Make sure the car's details and the seller's address are on both, and that both copies are signed.
Vehicle Valuation
Check the market value of the vehicle.
If it looks too good to be true, it probably is.
The visit
Always visit the seller at their home address. Don’t arrange to meet them at a motorway service station, a lay-by or any other address aside from the one where they live. Check the address is the same as the one listed on the V5C document.
Take the original advert with you, plus the notes you made during you phone conversation will the seller. This will enable you to check details like mileage and tax are the same as you were told during the call.
The paperwork
You must see the V5C document, the service history, the MOT. Everything must be present and correct, or you should walk away from the deal.
Make sure all the documents are original – don't accept photocopies.
Examine the logbook (V5C) carefully. Check the seller is the recorded keeper in the V5C. If not, they're not legally entitled to sell you the car. Check the registration number is correct, as well as the vehicle identification number. Lots of dealer stamps in the logbook means it's likely the car is well maintained. It's always worth calling the garage to check they did carry out the work.
The DVLA has released stolen V5C document reference numbers as follows:
- BG8229501 to BG9999030
- BI2305501 to BI2800000
Checking the car
Look under the bonnet and check the vehicle identification number (VIN) is the same as that on the V5C. The VIN number is commonly found on the chassis, on the windscreen or on the floor by the driver's seat.
Kind regards
Legal Compliance Team
Auto Trader"
