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Have I Made A Mistake?

Adrian B
Adrian B
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Hi all, I`m new to this forum but not new to fords.

I`ve just signed up to buy an Smax Titanium 2.0 138ps model. it had 84 miles on the clock and was registered in July 2010, I will be the second owner.

I then found this forum and started to read horror stories!! Do these horror stories apply to the new Smax like I`m getting?

Thanks for any help and info.

AdyB.

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    I'd be interested to know if the new ones have as many problems, we were thinking of getting shot of the old one and buying a new one, because despite all the problems it is a really lovely car to drive and own.

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    Well hopefull the lack of replies is actually good news.

    Also if I take in to account sales figures for the amount of cars sold and the amount of complaints about them (not many from what I`ve read) then I think i`m ok.

    I suppose most people only sign up to this site if they`ve got problems and need help or advice, I dont suppose they`d sign up to say how happy they are with their 100% working car.. (hope I`m right).

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    the new ones are brilliant we've got a new 10 plate s max 2.0 tdci 140 titanium and its totally fault free had it since they first released the new style. 100% buy a new style s max you'll love it

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    That`s very reassuring, I`m getting the same as you next Monday.. Looking forward to it now.

    I`m trading in my Zafira 150ps SRI, that`s been a pain in the ar*e, so far has had new DPF, EGR Valve, Dual mass flywheel and a clutch, thankfully on warranty.

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