Ford Focus 2008/2009

who_ru

Hi all

i'm thinking of changing my car, a 10 year passat 1.6 petrol.

i've thought about what to get and have decided that a ford focus around 2008 or 2009, petrol again, 1.4 or 1.6 engine. i don't do enough miles to justify the extra cost of a diesel.

can someone here provide some feedback on the focus - any particular engine you'd recommend or maybe you've seen a good deal somewhere online, ideally i'd be looking to change February 2012 as that's when the NCT on the passat is due and i don't feel like spending any more money on it.

thanks for any feedback.

colm_mcm

I'd avoid the 1.4. The tivct 1.6 would be a good choice


Also look at KIA ceed, they have a great 1.6 petrol engine in the uk and are 302 tax, they're also quite well priced.

EPM

Get a Ghia or Titanium spec as the 1.6 is more powerful and economical in those. The 1.4 is underpowered even about town.

colm_mcm

No tax advantage on the 1.4 after 08 is there?

EPM

Don't think so. The tivct in the new models in a low tax band so I'd image that might also be cleaner in the old model.

bazz26

1.4 and 1.6 are both €447 on the new tax system meaning there is very little reason to buy a late 2008 or 2009 1.4 Focus.

who_ru

colm_mcm wrote: »

Also look at KIA ceed, they have a great 1.6 petrol engine in the uk and are 302 tax, they're also quite well priced.

not sure if i fancy the hassle of bringing a car in from the UK.

colm_mcm

Even at 2 years old, they seem to be in better nick than Irish cars