Considering buying an 08 Focus 1.6D

Big Lar

Need a bit of guidance here lads, first car for a youngfella.

As per title, we are going to look at Ford Focus 1.6D over the weekend, the price tag is €2k and the car has 150,000km on the clock.

Bodywork is good, one or two small dents or scratches and is NCT'd till November. Owner is friend of a friend and moving to a newer car.

Would this be a good buy and what should we be watching out for ?

Thanks in advance.

bazz26

Those 1.6 diesel engines of that vintage are very sensitive to on the button servicing. They don't take neglect or missed servicing at all. Personally I think buying a 14 year old one is very chancery.

I'd rather spend my money on something like this:

https://www.donedeal.ie/cars-for-sale/renault-megane-1-5-dci-5-door/30329664

colm_mcm

They’re a ball, I’d sooner buy an i30, Ceed or Megane.

Big Lar

Thanks for the comments lads, we have decided to leave the focus go.

Kiwi John

My 08 focus 1.6D has just come up to 400,000 and still going well.