07 focus

Roycropper63

evening folks..

just seen an 07 focus lx 1.4 on done deal,,, it has electric rear windows so does that mean its an english import? or would a paddy spec lx have them?

colm_mcm

There are a raft of lx special editions with extras.
Pretty sure UK model 1.4 were pure basic.
Can you post a link?

Roycropper63

colm,, no reg no shown in add

colm_mcm

Stick up a link anyway.

bazz26

There was a Connection pack available on the Focus back then. It was about €500 extra but included about €1500 worth of equipment.

The LX Connection added 16" alloy wheels, front fog lights, front arm rest, rear electric windows, quick clear windscreen, keyless entry/start and bluetooth.

Zetec Connection added 17" alloy wheels, rain sensing wipers, dusk sensing headlights, climate controlled air conditioning and auto dipping rear view mirror.

If your looking at one of these special editions make sure the keyless system is working properly as it can be troublesome and as a result drain the battery.

Roycropper63

how would i check that it works properly? hope to see this car on monday evening. thanks

TheBody

I have one of these cars. All the extras are great but it is a TERRIBLY slow car. Absolutely no poke in it at all. It is also very hard on juice. The engine just isn't powerful enough for the size of the car.

If you are doing a lot of driving, I would probably go for something different.

JIdontknow

TheBody wrote: »

I have one of these cars. All the extras are great but it is a TERRIBLY slow car. Absolutely no poke in it at all. It is also very hard on juice. The engine just isn't powerful enough for the size of the car.

If you are doing a lot of driving, I would probably go for something different.

Don't own one but have heard the same, the 1.4 petrol lacks poke and go about it.

TheBody

To be fair to my one, I have put almost 290,000 km on it and it hasn't missed a beat. I keep it regularly serviced and it hasn't given me any problems.

Roycropper63

am coming from a 68 bhp fiesta diesel so power is not that important,,,, can borrow a 06 focus to check the mpg on a 300 mile journey fiesta does 55 which is not bad at all,,, hope focus can do 40 or so,,, never drive more than 110 km on motorway as i am an auld fella lol

how do you find the keyless system?

TheBody

Roycropper63 wrote: »

am coming from a 68 bhp fiesta diesel so power is not that important,,,, can borrow a 06 focus to check the mpg on a 300 mile journey fiesta does 55 which is not bad at all,,, hope focus can do 40 or so,,, never drive more than 110 km on motorway as i am an auld fella lol

how do you find the keyless system?

I love it. I have heard people say they give bother but mine is working fine. It's great when your hands are full of stuff, you don't have to go digging for your keys in your pocket.

TheBody

If it's a 07, you will want to find out if the timing belt was done. I imagine it will be around that stage in it's life.

Roycropper63

if it works ok for me with petrol etc i will look at it, if not i wont bother,,, thanks for input

9935452

TheBody wrote: »

I have one of these cars. All the extras are great but it is a TERRIBLY slow car. Absolutely no poke in it at all. It is also very hard on juice. The engine just isn't powerful enough for the size of the car.

If you are doing a lot of driving, I would probably go for something different.

i used to have a 98 escort 1.4petrol which i would assume would be very similar engine wise. it was doing 32MPG.
With the cat removed it actually became a nippy car. some difference with and without the cat

Roycropper63

Just been to a garage and had two 07 focus. One saloon and one hatch, hatch had 17 inch wheels, can someone explain the pro and cons of 17 over 16? Car I have for weekend is a hatch with 16 inch,,,

colm_mcm

Pros: looks nicer

Cons:
More expensive to replace
Tyres more expensive
Makes the ride harder
More likely to damage wheel/tyre

bazz26

The 17" tyres fitted to the Focus and Volvo S40/V50 are an odd size too meaning choices are limited and they tend to be a little more expensive. On the plus side they look better.

Roycropper63

just an update,, borrowed a 05 1.4 petrol car over weekend and did 443 km over 2 days. mileage worked out at 40 miles per gallon. also priced 17 inch tyres and was quoted 125 euro a corner,,, found it a lovely comfortable car to drive but not very quick to move off junctions etc,,, but not for me.. thanks for all the input

colm_mcm

If youre getting a reasonably small engined petrol focus, then a 1.6 TIVCT is the one to go for.

Roycropper63

do they have a bit of go? focus was very comfortable compared to fiesta...

colm_mcm

Relatively speaking, yes.

A 1.4 Corolla or i30 will be a lot nippier than the 1.4 focus as well and will be easy enough to find.

Roycropper63

have not driven the corolla from 02 to 07.... will look out for one and see what it drives like

bazz26

A 06 or 07 Corolla hatchback in Luna trim would be a good choice also.