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Old Nov 3, 2011 | 02:44 PM
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Hiya folks..

Now the kids are growing up the time has come to move Mrs Evans's Ford Focus 2.0 16v on to a new owner.

We have had the car since 2005 (6yrs or so) and we purchased it from the previous owner who used it for his business. It was a standard 5 year old Focus at that point with 64k miles on it.
Joanne (the wife!!) does very few miles a year and its now on 78k miles and full spec is as follows.

1999 Ford Focus 2.0 16v Ghia 5dr in Amparo Blue Metallic.
17" OZ Superturismo alloys (corretct focus ET42 offset) with matching very good 205/40/17 tyres, all with loads of tread
Eibach Springs and dampers, lowering the car 30mm or so.
Air conditioning
6 disc CD changer
Electric windows front AND rear
Electric heated wing mirrors
Remote central locking with 2 keys
Trip Computer
Twin Airbags
Please note the private plate is coming off, Original reg is T133POM. We have had the tax disc and MOT back from the DVLA, log book is en route back in the original number.

Mot is until end October 2012
Road tax until December 2011.

Recent new bits include 2 x rear wheel bearings, Idle speed control valve (Genuine ford) and the cambelt was changed at 74k, along with all the tensioners etc. Front discs and pads were done about 2k miles ago. New front drop links last year as the old ones were creaking.
Car drives very well, suspension isnt too firm at all, as Eibach tend not to be harsh or bumpy, handling is very good and the last time we did a rolling road day it made 143bhp, more than the 136 as standard! Uses NO oil or water, and starts first time every time.
As with any used car, there are the odd mark and blemish on the body - nothing outstanding though and its not in bad order for its age, and the wheels are kerbed , but not badly. The central locking sometimes throws a hissy fit when its freezing cold, but it locks and unlocks fine, deadlocks work ok etc etc.

Looking for £900 or as near as possible. Sensible offers considered.
Would make a half decent budget track car if thats what your into, as mechanically its very very strong and handles very good.

Included in the price is the original set of 15" ghia alloys which are unmarked.
Matt

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Old Nov 3, 2011 | 02:55 PM
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I remember when you first had this mate, has it really been 6 years!

GLWTS!
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Old Nov 3, 2011 | 03:00 PM
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Originally Posted by phil69a
I remember when you first had this mate, has it really been 6 years!

GLWTS!
Indeed it has, Gotta say its been as good as gold, never had an issue with it.
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Old Nov 3, 2011 | 06:19 PM
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Any interior pics mate?
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Old Nov 3, 2011 | 06:24 PM
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pity your not nearer to Leeds

would have looked at it this weekend.

always the same !!!
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Old Nov 3, 2011 | 06:49 PM
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leeds to the midlands isnt really a massive trip, well worth a couple hour drive for a nice clean motor
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Old Nov 3, 2011 | 06:52 PM
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Originally Posted by zvhturbo29rs
Any interior pics mate?
Not at the moment, i'll get some at the weekend, its just your typical Mk1 focus ghia light grey interior with plastic wood bits though!! There is 100% no damage, or rips/tears and its never been smoked in at all.

Oh yeah the Log book come back today in the post so all the paperworks here ready to go now
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Old Nov 3, 2011 | 07:20 PM
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I'll be needing a winter hack/reliable runaround for work soon as the Puma has just about made it through its very last MOT last week....she won't live to see another!
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Old Nov 3, 2011 | 07:24 PM
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that looks tidy for the money glwts
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Old Nov 3, 2011 | 09:17 PM
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Would you be interested in a low value px?
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Old Nov 3, 2011 | 09:34 PM
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Originally Posted by cjwood555
Would you be interested in a low value px?
Unfortunatly not, as the wifes already got a new car i'm afraid.Thanks anyway.
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Old Nov 5, 2011 | 09:48 AM
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Weekend bump
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Old Nov 5, 2011 | 12:28 PM
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Some interior pics taken this morning, along with some fresh pics showing the original number, now back on the car. The number plates and mats are the original supplying dealer ones, Hamer Ford.











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Old Nov 5, 2011 | 02:42 PM
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You're such a bufty queen Matthew!
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Old Nov 5, 2011 | 03:27 PM
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Matt, I've got a GTi estate run around would ya fancy doing a deal on it as cant be arsed selling the estate to buy this
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Old Nov 6, 2011 | 08:10 AM
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Originally Posted by Minirotty
Matt, I've got a GTi estate run around would ya fancy doing a deal on it as cant be arsed selling the estate to buy this
Sorry Kevin me old chestnut, no room (or desire TBH) to take a p/x.

Other PM's replied to as well guys.
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Old Nov 7, 2011 | 07:10 AM
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Monday morning bump.
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Old Nov 7, 2011 | 07:21 AM
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Thats alot of car for under a grand...!!!!
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Old Nov 7, 2011 | 12:27 PM
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Originally Posted by SteveB
Thats alot of car for under a grand...!!!!
Cheers steve.
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Old Nov 7, 2011 | 01:44 PM
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I actually quite like that!


Would make a good runabout....If i see my runabout, il be in touch!
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Old Nov 7, 2011 | 07:16 PM
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Originally Posted by Matt Evans
Sorry Kevin me old chestnut, no room (or desire TBH) to take a p/x.

Other PM's replied to as well guys.

That's OK "Matthew" strange as you're usualy full of desire



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Old Nov 8, 2011 | 09:32 AM
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Originally Posted by Minirotty
That's OK "Matthew" strange as you're usualy full of desire



Only for you Kev'lar!

Anyway enough of this flirting, you gonna buy the car or not?

Oh yeah, tuesday bump as well.
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Old Nov 8, 2011 | 07:56 PM
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FAO Stu James - i've had your PM's but cant reply as your inbox is full!!!

Left you voicemessage on your mobile number
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Old Nov 8, 2011 | 08:36 PM
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Deposit now taken.
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Old Nov 8, 2011 | 10:42 PM
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Personally I would keep the Focus and get rid of your Rallye wannabe Gti6......................
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Old Nov 9, 2011 | 07:09 AM
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Originally Posted by CosKev3
Personally I would keep the Focus and get rid of your Rallye wannabe Gti6......................
Fooking LOL!!! Another inbred Peugeot freak on board.... oh hang on....
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Old Nov 9, 2011 | 08:41 AM
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Originally Posted by Matt Evans
Fooking LOL!!! Another inbred Peugeot freak on board.... oh hang on....
Steady!

Focus looks well for the money.
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