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Ford Focus Van

  • 02-01-2017 3:14pm
    #1
    leestone
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    Hi looking at getting a ford focus van for my weekend work.
    Looking at something second hand cheap and cheerful.
    Anything to look out for when buying one.


Comments

  • #2
    bazz26
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    Which one, Mk1, Mk2 or Mk3?


  • #3
    leestone
    Closed Accounts Posts: 399 ✭✭leestone


    bazz26 wrote: »
    Which one, Mk1, Mk2 or Mk3?

    Don't know anything really looking at anything up to 2007 just need a run around for gigs


  • #4
    bazz26
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 51,483 ✭✭✭✭bazz26


    Mk1 - 1.8 diesel upto 2005
    Mk2 - 1.6 diesel from 2005 upto 2011
    Mk3 - 1.6 diesel from 2012 onwards

    The Mk2 would be the least reliable of that bunch. The 1.6 diesel engine is very temperamental and doesn't take any abuse or neglect. If you're not sure what your looking at, then they are best avoided and look for something like a Corolla or Golf car van. The Toyota 1.4 D-4D or VW 1.9 TDi engines would be far more robust imo. Another one to consider would be the Kia Ceed/Pro'ceed van.


  • #5
    colm_mcm
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 73,546 ✭✭✭✭colm_mcm


    I was about to post pretty much what Bazz has said there.

    Hyundai Accent 1.5 CRDI van is a little belter too.


  • #6
    leestone
    Closed Accounts Posts: 399 ✭✭leestone


    say a mk1 would be my best option with money i have in mind. will only be using at weekend and odd midweek trip as I cant use my company day job van anymore,
    quick question are the focus belt or chain ?


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  • #7
    bazz26
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 51,483 ✭✭✭✭bazz26


    Mk1 1.8 TDDi would have a belt afaik.


  • #8
    leestone
    Closed Accounts Posts: 399 ✭✭leestone


    what the main issue with mk2?


  • #9
    colm_mcm
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 73,546 ✭✭✭✭colm_mcm


    The engines.


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