Ford Focus Range This Section Contains All The Ford Focus Model Specific Forums.

Would you buy this?

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old Feb 11, 2013 | 08:33 PM
  #1  
lewis92's Avatar
lewis92
Thread Starter
Virgin
 
Joined: Feb 2013
Posts: 8
Likes: 0
From: oxfordshire
Default Would you buy this?

Basically i have been looking for a standard or slightly modified mk1 FRS for around a month now and i came across this one and just wanted to get some peoples opinions on it or ones like it.. I just want to know if anyone on here has any advice for me, and if im heading in the right direction. Also is it better to get a low mileage one, and what sort of mileage do the turbos last for.
THANKS LEWIS

http://www.pontardawecarsales.co.uk/...ginalcar/794/0
Reply
Old Feb 11, 2013 | 08:37 PM
  #2  
Smudge374's Avatar
Smudge374
Regular Contributor
 
Joined: Feb 2013
Posts: 256
Likes: 0
From: Salisbury
Default

What sort of service history etc has it got? personally I would want a car that has as much history as possible!
Reply
Old Feb 11, 2013 | 08:45 PM
  #3  
lewis92's Avatar
lewis92
Thread Starter
Virgin
 
Joined: Feb 2013
Posts: 8
Likes: 0
From: oxfordshire
Default

I believe their is a description on ebay it says something like no scratches, dents or dings and will get a service prior to sale although doesn't actually say anything about service history.
Reply
Old Feb 12, 2013 | 11:41 AM
  #4  
SmudgerByName's Avatar
SmudgerByName
Ford Fanatic
 
Joined: Jan 2013
Posts: 517
Likes: 7
From: Solihull
Default

Originally Posted by lewis92
I believe their is a description on ebay it says something like no scratches, dents or dings and will get a service prior to sale although doesn't actually say anything about service history.
Mileage isn't as big a problem with more recent Fords but that service history is what you want with any car. It is worth its weight in gold. Giving you all the information that previous owners Prior to the current one couldn't actually tell you
Reply
Old Feb 12, 2013 | 03:10 PM
  #5  
lewis92's Avatar
lewis92
Thread Starter
Virgin
 
Joined: Feb 2013
Posts: 8
Likes: 0
From: oxfordshire
Default

I see someone on here said something like the turbos last to around 60k miles, is that true.
Reply
Old Feb 13, 2013 | 12:41 PM
  #6  
ian_zs's Avatar
ian_zs
15000
 
Joined: Sep 2005
Posts: 34
Likes: 0
From: SOUTHPORT
Default

alot depends on how well its been looked after and serviced. As mentioned above, if its been serviced as per the ford schedule or more then it hsould be in fine fettle. Ive known standard turbos to last upto 90.000m miles with no issues with regular oil changes but then saw a friends standard one let go at just over 40.000 but he was terrible at giving it a service.
Reply
Old Feb 13, 2013 | 01:07 PM
  #7  
lewis92's Avatar
lewis92
Thread Starter
Virgin
 
Joined: Feb 2013
Posts: 8
Likes: 0
From: oxfordshire
Default

Ok cheers looks like I'm just going to have to view a few to get a good idea.
Reply
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
tankybaby66
Cars for Sale
49
Feb 6, 2016 02:24 PM
nicodinho
Ford Non RS / XR / ST parts for sale.
6
Oct 7, 2015 12:56 PM
Fil
General Car Related Discussion.
6
Sep 30, 2015 12:08 PM
muz
General Car Related Discussion.
7
Sep 30, 2015 08:29 AM
Nick 172 Sport
General Car Related Discussion.
3
Sep 28, 2015 07:21 PM




All times are GMT. The time now is 06:58 AM.