2006 Ford Focus Titanium 1.6 for €6000....

terrydel

too much or a fair price?
Nct til 06/14, 60000 miles. Half leather interior, decent cd player.
Looks in good condition and getting it checked out shortly.
How does that price sound?

bazz26

Private sale or from a dealer?

Seems a bit on the high side for a private sale given it's age. If it is in good condition and mechanical order I'd offer €5,500 max for it.

Pa Dee

terrydel wrote: »

too much or a fair price?
Nct til 06/14, 60000 miles. Half leather interior, decent cd player.
Looks in good condition and getting it checked out shortly.
How does that price sound?

Too much. Offer 4,150. Don't settle on more than 4,450

Hal1

It's titanium spec they are more desirable as they have most of the extra's. It's a 1.6 so it can carry it's own weight which it needs to be able to do as the mk2 has a heavy chasis. I reakon the price is just at the top end of what they are selling for at the moment. It might be worth the 6k depending on the condition of the car. There's alot more to choose from for your 6k though.

terrydel

Thanks lads.
What would you recommend as an alternative?
Im not a car person at all.
Looking for a 1.6 2004-2006, budget is a max of 6000.

George Dalton

We got €6000 for a 2006 1.4 Zetec about 2 months ago so the price sounds about right to me if it is a dealer sale.

terrydel

George Dalton wrote: »

We got €6000 for a 2006 1.4 Zetec about 2 months ago so the price sounds about right to me if it is a dealer sale.

Are you a dealer yourself mate?
Its a private sale, its a high spec model, but I kinda have the feeling its still a bit on the high side myself. Like i say tho, my first car and I'm a bit clueless as to the value of them. It was advertised at 6900, which I think was very optimistic.

Cicero

Maybe I'm missing something but carzone at least rates these cars higher in price than what other posters have mentioned here. All depends on mileage, condition dealer/private sale and credibility of guarantee if dealer. I'd be looking for FSH and low enough mileage for 6k and would settle on between 4,900 and 5,300 if all worked out with check. It's 4 months off a 7 year old car in fairness

-Corkie-

Cicero wrote: »

Maybe I'm missing something but carzone at least rates these cars higher in price than what other posters have mentioned here. All depends on mileage, condition dealer/private sale and credibility of guarantee if dealer. I'd be looking for FSH and low enough mileage for 6k and would settle on between 4,900 and 5,300 if all worked out with check. It's 4 months off a 7 year old car in fairness

Dont mind Carzone they seem to attract a lot of dreamers. Remember the asking price and selling price are very different.

The Pontiac

Cicero wrote: »

Maybe I'm missing something but carzone at least rates these cars higher in price than what other posters have mentioned here.

I would totally dismiss carzone price valuations. Completely unrealistic.

Mostly main dealer advertise there with insanely overpriced cars.

Why go to main dealer to buy a 2006 focus anyway? Plenty of tidy ones from indies and private. I never understood the main dealer 'premium price' thing anyway, unless you're buying a brand new car (never understood that either).:)

Cicero

-Corkie- wrote: »

Dont mind Carzone they seem to attract a lot of dreamers. Remember the asking price and selling price are very different.

what are the better sites to view cars for sale on?

A lot of the main dealer and not so main dealers advertise there...as do private sales. I like the layout of that site..just curious.

-Corkie-

Cicero wrote: »

what are the better sites to view cars for sale on?

A lot of the main dealer and not so main dealers advertise there...as do private sales. I like the layout of that site..just curious.

I find Donedeal fairly realiatic price wise. I think sellers decide on a site and then check out the price of similar cars on that site. Carzone prices have been inflated since the internet.

Cicero

-Corkie- wrote: »

I find Donedeal fairly realiatic price wise. I think sellers decide on a site and then check out the price of similar cars on that site. Carzone prices have been inflated since the internet.

. Accept dealer prices are inflated but even private sales look in better nick than a lot of the donedeal cars. Might be worth a "challenge" thread I.e - "find the best example of x car at Y price" sorta thing- would be interesting to see what sites hit the mark the best.

-Corkie-

Cicero wrote: »

. Accept dealer prices are inflated but even private sales look in better nick than a lot of the donedeal cars. Might be worth a "challenge" thread I.e - "find the best example of x car at Y price" sorta thing- would be interesting to see what sites hit the mark the best.

Ya definitley I agree Carzone seem to have straighter cars. I know that sounds ridiculous but I trawl both sites daily and its easy to spot the difference.

colm_mcm

Pa Dee wrote: »

Too much. Offer 4,150. Don't settle on more than 4,450

Just wondering where this figure came from?

bazz26

colm_mcm wrote: »

Just wondering where this figure came from?

Here would be my guess.

Pa Dee

colm_mcm wrote: »

Pa Dee wrote: »

Too much. Offer 4,150. Don't settle on more than 4,450

Just wondering where this figure came from?

http://www.gumtree.ie/cp-cars-in-dublin/ford-focus-zetec-for-sale-395110622

Pa Dee

bazz26 wrote: »

colm_mcm wrote: »

Just wondering where this figure came from?

Here would be my guess.

http://www.carsireland.ie/county/sligo/ford/focus/detail.php?ad_id=828194&r=s.php%3Fm%3D26%26o%3D253%26r%3D2006%26g%3D0

Pa Dee

bazz26 wrote: »

colm_mcm wrote: »

Just wondering where this figure came from?

Here would be my guess.

http://www.carsireland.ie/county/sligo/ford/focus/detail.php?ad_id=816946&r=s.php%3Fm%3D26%26o%3D253%26r%3D2006%26g%3D0

colm_mcm

A 1.6 titanium is a very desirable model. Can't really be compared with an lx 1.8 ffv with no hubcaps in 'Garda Patrol' navy with no nct, or a zetec with 50% more mileage

Pa Dee

colm_mcm wrote: »

A 1.6 titanium is a very desirable model. Can't really be compared with an lx 1.8 ffv with no hubcaps in 'Garda Patrol' navy with no nct, or a zetec with 50% more mileage

Doesn't mean a 2k plus premium either....

George Dalton

Pa Dee wrote: »

Doesn't mean a 2k plus premium either....

That is exactly what it means actually.

Zubeneschamali

Here's one on Donedeal, 6k.

bazz26

Pa Dee wrote: »

Doesn't mean a 2k plus premium either....

You picked probably the two worst examples of a 2006 Ford Focus out there, the saloon fetch alot less than hatchbacks, both bog standard models, equally rough looking condition, 1.8 ffv which nobody wants, missing hubcaps, least desireable colours and are comparing them against a rare sought after 3dr higher spec Titanium model.

While €6k is a bit expensive for the Titanium model it doesn't sound too back compared to those two pieces of ****.

Zubeneschamali wrote: »

Here's one on Donedeal, 6k.

I reckon that is the one the OP is looking at.

Pa Dee

George Dalton wrote: »

Pa Dee wrote: »

Doesn't mean a 2k plus premium either....

That is exactly what it means actually.

Nope. Not it my book. Asking prices don't mean anything

George Dalton

Pa Dee wrote: »

Nope. Not it my book. Asking prices don't mean anything

Just because you don't think it is worth the money doesn't mean it is over-priced. The price a car will fetch depends on how much someone is willing to pay for it. With respect I think I am in a better position to judge these things than you are.

terrydel

bazz26 wrote: »

You picked probably the two worst examples of a 2006 Ford Focus out there, the saloon fetch alot less than hatchbacks, both bog standard models, equally rough looking condition, 1.8 ffv which nobody wants, missing hubcaps, least desireable colours and are comparing them against a rare sought after 3dr higher spec Titanium model.

While €6k is a bit expensive for the Titanium model it doesn't sound too back compared to those two pieces of ****.



I reckon that is the one the OP is looking at.

Yep, thats it. Decided against it based on an assessment of it.

Henry Ford III

terrydel wrote: »

Yep, thats it. Decided against it based on an assessment of it.

What areas did the car fall down on, and what was the test drive like?

terrydel

Henry Ford III wrote: »

What areas did the car fall down on, and what was the test drive like?

PM me and I'll give you some details.

George Dalton

rugbyman wrote: »

george ,you seem a knowledgeable man on motor matters(sorry about the Audi),
but if you are a garage man selling a car for 6 k with the obligations re warranty etc that are placed on you,then no way should a private seller expect to get your price.

Regards Rugbyman

I take your point but the Titanium 1.6 3dr model is more desirable and therefore should command more money in a like for like situation than the car we got €6k for. I agree that €6k private is at the upper end of what the car is worth but some of the figures being quoted in this thread are just not realistic for the car in question.

Zubeneschamali

George Dalton wrote: »

I agree that €6k private is at the upper end of what the car is worth but some of the figures being quoted in this thread are just not realistic for the car in question.

And in fact the Donedeal ad says 6K or nearest offer, so there's some wiggle room there.

harry21

Reviving this thtread as I'm looking for same car only 1.4 if possible.

Have about 6K to spend. Want a Zetec or Titanium model 2006 and above, 5 door. They seem extremely hard to find online.

Post any possibles please!! CHeers:D

colm_mcm

This 07 for €4800 in Cork do anything for ya?


http://cars.donedeal.ie/for-sale/cars/4337063

Or this

http://cars.donedeal.ie/for-sale/cars/4301742

bazz26

harry21 wrote: »

Reviving this thtread as I'm looking for same car only 1.4 if possible.

Have about 6K to spend. Want a Zetec or Titanium model 2006 and above, 5 door. They seem extremely hard to find online.

Post any possibles please!! CHeers:D

The Titanium was only offically available here in 4 or 5 door from 2010 onwards before that 3 door only. Up to that the equivilant was the Ghia in 4 or 5 door with slightly different trim and spec.

mik_da_man

bazz26 wrote: »

The Titanium was only offically available here in 4 or 5 door from 2010 onwards before that 3 door only. Up to that the equivilant was the Ghia in 4 or 5 door with slightly different trim and spec.

And the 3 door in 06->10 was only available in a 1.6

harry21

Thanks for the replies. Must be black, I thought the second car above was nice.

GF has a megane she wants to trade in so probably looking at a dealer too.

colm_mcm

Just sell the megane, dealer will only give you small change for it anyway.

harry21

Trying to sell it, but something is drainaing the battery. I'm sick of fixing thing on it. Its an electrical nightmare.