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Ford focus 1.4, help :)

  • 23-10-2012 11:47pm
    #1
    DaBomb
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 91 ✭✭


    Hey im going to view a 1999 1.4 3 door ford focus this satuday, it has 100,000 miles :) Im a student and it will be my first car and my first time insured :) I'm just wondering is there any specific things i should be looking out for with this model? Thanks for any help :P
    )

    P.s. i know the 1.6 might be better but i just cant afford it and i'll be mostly driving around town.


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  • #2
    AugustusMinimus
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,564 ✭✭✭AugustusMinimus


    Find out has the coil pack been changed. Liable to go around 80,000 miles.


  • #3
    DaBomb
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 91 ✭✭DaBomb


    AugustusMinimus wrote: »
    Find out has the coil pack been changed. Liable to go around 80,000 miles.

    will do, thanks for the help :)


  • #4
    Plug
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 9,248 ✭✭✭Plug


    Check timing belt history. important.


  • #5
    akelly02
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,142 ✭✭✭akelly02


    what sort of money are they looking for? 100k miles is decent for a near 14 year old car!


  • #6
    Hal1
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 8,720 ✭✭✭Hal1


    Check the air filter has been changed. Also check the condition of the rubber hoses for leaks or that they haven't perished. Keep an eye on the coolant and temp on the dash, check the oil too.


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  • #7
    Light Switch
    Closed Accounts Posts: 263 ✭✭Light Switch


    Make sure the TB was done.
    Coil packs tend to go but €60 DIY job to replace so not major. (The car will not rev smoothly if it's gone)
    When was the last service?
    Check it for any accident damage.
    Check tyres
    Check for resprayed panels.

    Out of interest how much is it?


    First car? Have you checked insurance? I was quoted €6k for a 1.4 Puma!!


  • #8
    Idbatterim
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 18,126 ✭✭✭✭Idbatterim


    might be worth considering a yaris, only 1L, and probably no slower than the 1.4 in the ford...


  • #9
    Hal1
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 8,720 ✭✭✭Hal1


    The focus is fairly bullet proof once shes been given a check up by a mechanic. It doens't do a 1/4 mile in under 10s but won't let you down once you look after basic maintenance.


  • #10
    DaBomb
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 91 ✭✭DaBomb


    akelly02 wrote: »
    what sort of money are they looking for? 100k miles is decent for a near 14 year old car!

    There asking for €1250 but i reckon i'll get it for less! It had a service 3000 miles ago and and has a few moths tax and an NCT until next may


  • #11
    Light Switch
    Closed Accounts Posts: 263 ✭✭Light Switch


    DaBomb wrote: »
    There asking for €1250 but i reckon i'll get it for less! It had a service 3000 miles ago and and has a few moths tax and an NCT until next may

    That's mental money for a '99!

    That should be costing about €750/€800 if it's decent.

    You'll get a '02 Facelift for about €1500/€1600.


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  • #12
    DaBomb
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 91 ✭✭DaBomb


    Light Switch wrote: »
    That's mental money for a '99!

    That should be costing about €750/€800 if it's decent.

    You'll get a '02 Facelift for about €1500/€1600.

    ah yeah i know it is, i've no intention of paying more than €1000 for it and thats at a stretch!


  • #13
    Hal1
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 8,720 ✭✭✭Hal1


    That's a big stretch even at that. It would want to be very clean and everything checked out, changed etc. Ask for proof of the service and a breakdown of what was done. Look for evidence of accident damage, misaligned panells, different shades on the paint work (i.e bumper different shade to doors etc), rusty wheel arches (fold down the rear bench lift the carpet slightly and see if rust has come through). Unless the seller can confirm everything has been done then I would keep looking.


  • #14
    Sofiztikated
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,995 ✭✭✭Sofiztikated


    Arches, doors, scuttle panel replacement, TB, water pump even though it's not belt driven, and €1250?

    G'way and ****e. I'd give you my 03 one for slightly more.


  • #15
    Hal1
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 8,720 ✭✭✭Hal1


    Just checking donedeal to see whats out there.

    http://cars.donedeal.ie/for-sale/cars/4082819
    http://cars.donedeal.ie/for-sale/cars/4056444

    Around the same money for those. I'm sure there would be room to haggle, just think of a price and stick to it.


  • #16
    Light Switch
    Closed Accounts Posts: 263 ✭✭Light Switch


    Sofiztikated wrote: »
    And €1250?

    G'way and ****e. I'd give you my 03 one for slightly more.


    PM me details if serious. ;)


  • #17
    wobh
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3 ✭wobh


    TBH I have a 02 focus 1.4. with 186,8500ish miles. Still on original clutch and it's been to the mechanics 5 times in the last 7 years. I've put 160,000 miles onto it in 7 years. Best most reliable car I've ever bought. one thing is my sis has the 1.6 version and it's far more economical that my 1.4. Spend max 950.


  • #18
    DaBomb
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 91 ✭✭DaBomb


    Hal1 wrote: »
    Just checking donedeal to see whats out there.

    http://cars.donedeal.ie/for-sale/cars/4082819
    http://cars.donedeal.ie/for-sale/cars/4056444

    Around the same money for those. I'm sure there would be room to haggle, just think of a price and stick to it.

    I checked on of them cars already on the motor tax website and it was only bought a month ago so its seems dodgy to me. Ah yeah the max i'll be paying it €950!


  • #19
    Hal1
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 8,720 ✭✭✭Hal1


    There is a very good write up on buying and selling cars on here. It should be stickied on the main forum. It would be a good idea to have a read of it as it tells you what to looks out for.

    Here it is: http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=2056198864


  • #20
    DaBomb
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 91 ✭✭DaBomb


    Hey just thought id give ye an update! :) went to view the car today and agreed a price of €1000. The car was in great condition, just serviced, great wheels, the timing belt was done not so long ago and there's a nice CD player worth about €100 with it, so all in all i think its a fair price :)
    Just want to say thanks to everyone who gave me feed back! :)


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