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Considering buying an 08 Focus 1.6D

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  • 10-02-2022 9:59pm
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    Big Lar
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    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.



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    bazz26
    Registered Users Posts: 51,114 ✭✭✭✭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




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    colm_mcm
    Registered Users Posts: 73,382 ✭✭✭✭colm_mcm


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



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    Big Lar
    Registered Users Posts: 1,421 ✭✭✭Big Lar


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



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    Kiwi John
    Registered Users Posts: 75 ✭✭Kiwi John


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



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