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Buying a used focus?

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  • 20-07-2006 2:27pm
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    bp_me
    Registered Users Posts: 1,648 ✭✭✭


    Hi,

    I'm thinking about buying a used ford focus. I was just wondering was there anything specific to look out for aside from the usual things? Its a 1.6 ghia with 80k miles.

    Thanks.


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    sneakyST
    Registered Users Posts: 367 ✭✭sneakyST


    what year?


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    bp_me
    Registered Users Posts: 1,648 ✭✭✭bp_me


    sneakyST wrote:
    what year?

    Sorry, its a 2001.


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    maidhc
    Registered Users Posts: 7,550 ✭✭✭maidhc


    Wheel bearings tend not to last too long, so listen for rumbling noises.
    The timing belt should be done around 80k, Ford recommend 100k in the handbook, but the main dealers suggest 80.
    The silver trim on the boot of the Ghia invites rust, so look carefully.


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    sneakyST
    Registered Users Posts: 367 ✭✭sneakyST


    what maidhc said. Plus check the electrics they can sometimes give problems. Keep your eye on the speedo when driving and make sure it doesnt flinch up and down when driving at steady speed. keep your eye out for the engine management light which may indicate a faulty knock sensor


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