gingeRS

Got myself a new car to save having drive the focus everyday to work. It’s a 530d sport model, 2003 with the auto box. I must say it’s a pretty impressive machine, drives superbly, lots of torque, super quiet and some nice functions only the Germans would think of. Its no replacement for the RS but will fulfil the family requirement nicely. Pics soon but to give you an idea its got the full msport kit, 18 inch wheels and black leather interior.

JamesH

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Sounds very nice

pani_k

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Can't beat a 6cyl diesel for a daily tbh. Poke, economy and refinement is all you need on the daily commute and the Focus becomes so much more enjoyable when being used purely for fun. Definitely will have myself a BMW 6cyl diesel in the future of some sort for a daily.

gingeRS

yeah economy isnt great as its an auto and has the 3 litre diesel engine.
beats the 19 mpg i get from the RS though

pani_k

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I would have thought even with London (you are around Whetstone iirc?) traffic with a 3.0d should still be minimum of 30mpg. If my ST can manage an average of 25mpg using the North Circular from Edmonton to Park Royal then I'm sure an oil burner even a 3.0 can do better than that!

James @ M Developments.

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REMAP IT!

danneth

Great cars, mate had the 535d perfect all rounder imo

gingeRS

in time....funds wont allow, unless i can pay with installments!

Cosworth Lad

Hi mate lovely cars iv also bought one whats the spec of yours and have you any pics thanks.

gingeRS

Proper spec

Last of the line 2003 model
M sport model
Black metallic paint
Black leather
M parallel alloys. 18 inch.
Auto box
Fsh and 125k

Pics when it's clean.....I love it

Cosworth Lad

same as mine colour and spec but mines a 2002 model 144k std sport alloys love it too and going for a mapp soon lol

Glenn_

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Cool matey.

TIFF

cracking cars.........

gingeRS

yeah remaps on the cards as soon as funds allow (according to msd the remap gives better fuel economy too )

it looks totally different on the 18 inch wheels, they make the car IMO

not looking forward to replacing rear tyres, 265/35/18

Cosworth Lad

only trouble is cleaning all that crome stuff on the wheels I had enough of that on my escos polished wheels years ago never again i say I perfer my wheels doesent standout as much and tyres are cheaper lol and you dont feel as much bumps ether oh well each to there own lol.pics pics

xr2wishy

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tyres are mega cheap, don't worry
i replaced my rears on my 330ci, 255/35r18 £155 a pop for vredestein sessantas (due to great reviews), they better bloody well last, that's mid range tyres, don't even want to talk performance ones....

Cossie Sean

remap it and bin the inlet manifold flaps before they break

i nearly bought a 530d instead of my A4 i like em so much

pics or it didnt happen.......... sorry forum rules lol

LIMITLESS

Sounds very nice mate, but we DO need pics

gingeRS

Right so pics of the old bus, here she is

Cosworth Lad

nice mate.

james kiely

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that looks sweet mate

gingeRS

being black it shows the marks as its had a hard life at the hands of the eastern European wash monkeys

£40k car, 10 years old at less than a tenth of the price

just a few wiring gremlins to fix this weekend

Cosworth Lad

so true mate what are your wiring probs mate?

jim_robson

Lovely looking car, exactly what im after, think im going to go for a petrol though.

botters

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ive got the prievious shape to that 525tds and i love it it is a great daily and excellent on fuel faster than my mates saxo vtr too lol not bad for a big barge oh and it goes sideways for fun lol