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On 9/4/2024 at 4:43 PM, TomsFocus said:

What do you call a lot of things?  Is it rust that it's failed on?

If you want another Focus then it might be worth looking at a Mk3 1.6 Ti-VCT.  No turbo or wetbelt on those so fairly reliable but not particularly powerful or economical.

The 1.6 TDCI is much cheaper to fuel and tax but you may start getting issues with injectors, EGR & DPF at the age they are now.

hey tom

just seeing if this is the car you were talking about?

https://www.cargurus.co.uk/Cars/t-Used-Ford-Focus-1.6-Ti-VCT-Titanium-Hatchback-t604021#listing=154747370/NONE/DEFAULT

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    39 minutes ago, froggy8 said:

    hey tom

    just seeing if this is the car you were talking about?

    https://www.cargurus.co.uk/Cars/t-Used-Ford-Focus-1.6-Ti-VCT-Titanium-Hatchback-t604021#listing=154747370/NONE/DEFAULT

    Yes, that is the engine.  Dry cambelt on those - but it is overdue so check whether it's been done.

    No heated seats. High mileage. The ad is wrong where it says LEDs and Xenon's, it's just normal halogens.  MOT history shows it needs a wishbone due to a work bush. A lot of damp inside means the boot is probably leaking. I doubt the AC works.  Overall I'm not sure that is a better option than just keeping your Mk2.

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    many thanks tom

    i will keep looking around.

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