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  • 07-05-2010 10:47am
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    2010 G
    Closed Accounts Posts: 57 ✭✭


    Thinking of buying a 2005 Focus 1.6 Tdci 110ps.
    I can bring it in from the Uk for €7000 cleared. Is this good?
    Anyone now if there are any common problems? Or when does the Timing Belt need changing or do they have a belt?

    Thanks for the help


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    Berty
    Registered Users Posts: 26,149 ✭✭✭✭Berty


    What model is it?

    The reason I ask is because you can get Focus's in this country for less than €7000 and they are 2006 as well.

    Example of an LX in Ireland

    http://www.carzone.ie/search/Ford/Focus/HATCH-AL/200950196129843/advert?channel=CARS

    Ok Its a 1.4 but fine for a Focus


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    colm_mcm
    Registered Users Posts: 73,384 ✭✭✭✭colm_mcm


    know where you can get an 07 LX saloon in Ireland for that money.


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    Stky10
    Registered Users Posts: 1,165 ✭✭✭Stky10


    Berty wrote: »
    What model is it?

    Indeed. OP I'm looking in the same general area, and for the model I'm after, for 05's I'm seeing asking prices of £5k (€5.7K), plus 1.4k VRT. That doesn't include RAC check & expenses though. I'm not sure if your 7k is counting it either. You'll need to include it though to compare it to whats available in Ireland to see if it makes financial sense to go ahead with the deal.


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    2010 G
    Closed Accounts Posts: 57 ✭✭2010 G


    has to be a zetec and 1.6 diesel 110 ps. the petrol model are the greatest heaps of sh*t i have ever drove and drink petrol if you want them to speed up any bit.


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    bazz26
    Registered Users Posts: 51,124 ✭✭✭✭bazz26


    You would probably buy this higher spec Ghia close to the price of importing one plus it will come with some sort of warranty:

    http://www.driving.ie/usedcars/index.cfm?fuseaction=car&carID=201008197047784

    Ghia has nicer spec including velour seats, cruise control, auto lights, auto wipers and auto dipping rear view mirror. I wouldn't even look at the LX or 1.4 litre.


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