tazzman600 Posted August 19, 2016 Share Posted August 19, 2016 As the title states it was time today to say a fond farewell to my beloved mk3 Titanium X focus diesel because I've gone to petrol as my mileage has taken a dramatic dive. I was thinking about the 1.5 ecoboost but after a long test drive in a 3 month old ST the 1.5 idea was shelved. The ST was truly awesome but I've not gone for it coz I know I'd be losing my licence. I even had a drive in the Infiniti Q70 hybrid. What a beast and an ST beater so that was dropped. I've left Ford for a superb top of the range fully loaded Lexus IS300H. The constant velocity transmission will get some getting used to but what a great smooth car it is. Thanks to those of you who have offered advice when asked and I bid you all well. I will pop by now and then. Toodlepip 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeebowhite Posted August 19, 2016 Share Posted August 19, 2016 Sorry to see you go fella, but its been a blast, enjoy the lexus! :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tazzman600 Posted August 19, 2016 Author Share Posted August 19, 2016 Thanks jeebo. You're a guddun. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeebowhite Posted August 19, 2016 Share Posted August 19, 2016 Just as I am starting to find more time to put back to the forums, seems you guys are leaving... Do I carry a scent? :p 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joss max Posted August 20, 2016 Share Posted August 20, 2016 Good luck with the lexus Vlad. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tazzman600 Posted August 20, 2016 Author Share Posted August 20, 2016 Thanks Joss. The Lexus is a stunning drive and the Mark Levinson audio system is phenomenal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lenny Posted August 20, 2016 Share Posted August 20, 2016 Excellent choice of upgrade 👍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tazzman600 Posted August 21, 2016 Author Share Posted August 21, 2016 The previous owner got the top spec car with the ML system and swapped the car after 22 months for an SUV meaning I've bought an 11 1/2k miles car. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kpg Posted August 21, 2016 Share Posted August 21, 2016 Congrats bud. Any pics ? Sent from the pub with a pint in the other hand. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
laumk7 Posted August 21, 2016 Share Posted August 21, 2016 VERY nice Car! Congrats mate 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaRsOnIsPhErE Posted August 21, 2016 Share Posted August 21, 2016 That Lexus is lush, I wish you all the best with it, and hope in the near future you come back to Ford. Keep us posted on the Lexus and any mods you might end up doing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeebowhite Posted August 21, 2016 Share Posted August 21, 2016 Photos and build thread I insist are part of this divorce from Ford, you can keep everything else in this settlement but I think it's fair to ask this little [emoji14] Sent from my D6603 using Tapatalk 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tazzman600 Posted August 22, 2016 Author Share Posted August 22, 2016 Thanks for the kind words. When weather permits I'll post some pics. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tazzman600 Posted August 23, 2016 Author Share Posted August 23, 2016 OK got some pics for you nice people. This is side on. Can't decide wether to tint the rear glass or not. Opinions please. Front quarter shot. Rear quarter shot.The rear tyres are 255's and the fronts are 235's Showing the rear interior and but it's plushcomfy. The dash and its myriad of buttons lol The 2 1/2 grand optional extra when buying new and boy is it ridiculously good. 12 speaker system blows the Infiniti Q70's sony 17 speaker system to bits. Now this colour is ruddy hard to photo. The colour is Celestial Black Metallic and it sparkles like heavenly stars and looks amazing. Well there you go but one thing I will state is I miss the Focus's voice command. One push of its button and one command 'call the missus' and she'd be rung. In the Lexus however you press the button and say 'call the missus' and a list of similar names will appear on the screen. I have to say 1st choice and then confirm! It's naff compared to Fords system. Hope these pics are satisfactory :-) 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeebowhite Posted August 25, 2016 Share Posted August 25, 2016 Very nice. But you are still obliged per the legal divorce to keep us abreast of modifications lol Sent from my D6603 using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tazzman600 Posted September 8, 2016 Author Share Posted September 8, 2016 Just seen on Auto trader my Focus titanium x is for sale at Copmanthorpe Motors. Someone's going to buy a very good car. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TomsFocus Posted September 8, 2016 Share Posted September 8, 2016 Don't think I've seen inside a modern Lexus, that's surprisingly nice! Obviously looks good outside (bar the swirls you've pictured lol), and yeah, I'd go with rear tints personally, not just for looks but it keeps the car a bit cooler and stops you getting blinded from behind. Was your Focus one with a 'fixed' DPF iirc? If so, did you tell the dealer when it was traded in? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tazzman600 Posted September 9, 2016 Author Share Posted September 9, 2016 Hi Tom. The DPF was a fixed one (what ever that means) and I told the dealer why I'm going petrol coz of my low low mileage and that I didn't want to knacker the DPF. Take a look on auto trader for my Focus and take a good look at it and let me know what you think. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TomsFocus Posted September 9, 2016 Share Posted September 9, 2016 Ah ok, it wasn't 'fixed' then lol. By that I meant gutted out and remapped. I've confused you with someone else on here, my bad! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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