01 Focus zetec 1.6 and 6000 to spend

tw0nk

Hi all,

I have a 01 Ford Focus Zetec 1.6 with 80k miles on clock to trade and have circa 6000 to spend, I'm looking for a nice biggish car to cruise up and down from Wex to Dub everyday, any recomendations? looked at an s40 today but couldnt agree price with dealer, wasnt prepared to budge at all.

thanks in advance.

S.I.R

newwerish avensis with the eco/lean burn engine ??

get ok mpg if you drive her like a taxi...

tw0nk

Thanks for reply SIR, I looked at the avensis and its not really for me, I look at it as too boring or safe or something, I know sounds ironic compared to S40, but I really liked the S40.

In fact I was surprised the garage werent prepared to do a better deal with me, offered me 3,000 for my own and nothing off the sticker price of the S40.

ShayK1

passat, octavia or A4.

I was in the same situation with a smaller budget few months back. I travel from Carlow to Dublin and I went for a 01 passat.

EDIT: I like the 04 Honda accord too. http://www.carzone.ie/used-cars/Honda/Accord/HONDA/1041534/

tw0nk

ShayK1, the accord is actually my favourite choice for car but I cant seem to find a dealer with right price that will take my focus.

bazz26

Mondeo Zetec sounds like a natural progression from your Focus.

tw0nk

Looked at mondeo too, I wanna get something with a little more quality inside, I hear the new mondeo is v.nice but not the one I could afford

ShayK1

try get 5K for your own privately, then go here http://www.carzone.ie/used-cars/Honda/Accord/2.0-I/1071027/

with 11k in hand and wave it in front of his nose?

Edit: I just noticed the mileage... but its a Honda so.. meh!!

tw0nk

Shayk1, 5000 is 500 less than the cheapest same model focus on carzone, it would surely sell at that price wouldnt it?

ShayK1

tw0nk wrote: »

Shayk1, 5000 is 500 less than the cheapest same model focus on carzone, it would surely sell at that price wouldnt it?

god knows what will sell these days but you'd think so.....

Little-Devil

tw0nk wrote: »

Shayk1, 5000 is 500 less than the cheapest same model focus on carzone, it would surely sell at that price wouldnt it?

I like the Volvo S40 myself but dont think they hold there value very well.


A couple here,

http://www.carzone.ie/used-cars/Volvo/S60/2.0T/1070399/

http://www.carzone.ie/used-cars/Volvo/S60/2.4-D5/1111384/

a bit more expensive
http://www.carzone.ie/used-cars/Volvo/S60/2.4-D5/1114536/

tw0nk

Hmm hadnt considered the s60, nice looking car, havent driven one yet

Little-Devil

tw0nk wrote: »

Hmm hadnt considered the s60, nice looking car, havent driven one yet

This is perfect id would say, milage is bit high but great condition.
http://www.carzone.ie/used-cars/Volvo/S40/1.8-(125BHP)/1081210/

listermint

Little-Devil wrote: »

This is perfect id would say, milage is bit high but great condition.
http://www.carzone.ie/used-cars/Volvo/S40/1.8-(125BHP)/1081210/

6000 to spend and an 01 Focus.. Re-check the finances of the OP for this selection...;)

Little-Devil

listermint wrote: »

6000 to spend and an 01 Focus.. Re-check the finances of the OP for this selection...;)

I did notice that and forgot to mention " he will have to stretch" his finances a little , especially if he wants a S40 or S60.

tw0nk

Looks v.nice I must say but a few K outside my budget, do people think I would be better off saving more and then looking to buy?

listermint

Maybe if you can "offload" yours for around 5k or just over. Go out with the readies in your hand.

Nonoperational

Nothing boring you say?! Alfa 156 2004. Diesel if you can find one!

E92

S.I.R wrote: »

newwerish avensis with the eco/lean burn engine ??

There's no such thing as a "Lean Burn" Avensis(unless you count the 2.0 and 2.4 direct injection ones which like all direct injection petrol engines have a "lean burn" model), and there hasn't been a lean burn Toyota for nearly 15 years.

@the OP: I used to have an S40 and I wouldn't have a seconds hesitation in recommending it, because it is a seriously under-rated car. They're supremely comfortable on a long journey, especially with leather seats. Just steer clear of the GDI 1.8(though my one had this engine and never went wrong, but nevertheless they do have a reputation for potentially expensive repairs, as in more expensive than the car is worth) and the diesel if it's the old one, and the 1.6 petrol in all cases and you have a fine car.

Otherwise the Mondeo is hard to beat.

tw0nk

gpf101, if I could get a 159 for the same money as a 156 ide be a proud alfa owner.....

E92, I really like the S40, I think I have made my mind up and I'm gonna wait and save a bit more and go for it, the one I drove yesterday had heated leather seats and was so comfortable to drive, it was the 1.8l se so some nice bells and whistles...

tw0nk

Just an update, I ended up getting an S40 for the price I wanted and traded in the ole focus, thanks for all replies.

Little-Devil

tw0nk wrote: »

Just an update, I ended up getting an S40 for the price I wanted and traded in the ole focus, thanks for all replies.

How did you manage that? You'll have to post a few pic's up or a link.

Alanstrainor

Nice one OP, which engine does your s40 have btw?

yop

Any idea what they gave you for your Focus?

tw0nk

Thanks all, got this one:

http://www.carzone.ie/used-cars/Volvo/S40/REDUCED-1.8I/1042517/

its a 1.8l petrol ,already on trip up using cruise control saw a fairly big improvment in petrol usage over focus.

ShayK1

lovely car. best of luck

tw0nk

they gave me 4, and believe me it was at a push

yop

tw0nk wrote: »

they gave me 4, and believe me it was at a push

Ouch, my wifes Focus is due road at some stage, was hoping for more than 4!!!!

ShayK1

tw0nk wrote: »

they gave me 4, and believe me it was at a push

they then knocked nearly 4k off the asking price too??

holy schnit!!

tw0nk

oops no , i should at this point mention i spent more than i set out to, but not too much

Bluefoam

I got €5,500 trade in on a '00 1.4 focus a month ago.

tw0nk

what was selling price of the car you bought though?

Bluefoam

Selling price was €16k for the car I bought. It was a little on the high side, so room for a good trade in price I suppose.

tw0nk

fair play , you got a good deal there, now is definitely the time to strike if you are looking for a good deal...

BeardyGit

Lovely car - Shame about the 'Tomy - My first car keys' though, eh?

tw0nk

man, all the lads in work are slaggin me about that! I have to admit, they are very childish!

Bluefoam

Looks like a nice car!

BeardyGit

tw0nk wrote: »

man, all the lads in work are slaggin me about that! I have to admit, they are very childish!

A mate of mine arrived down last weekend in a C30 and I couldn't get over how 'special' they are. Silly for a car that's rather nicely put together too.

In any case, you'll forget about it soon enough....Enjoy the car - they're lovely.

Gil

tw0nk

Thanks so much, Im so impressed by it so far, its v.solid and fully loaded with gadgets, the only thing I cant think it doesnt have is sat nav and bluetooth.