Differences between mk1 and mk1.5 Focus?

Phaser · 31 Jul 2008 at 11:32

Looking to buy my first car and have around 2-3k to spend. Was thinking of getting something like a 52 plate 1.6 Focus.

I've noticed you can get the earlier versions a fair bit cheaper though so i'm debating to just pay say 1000-1500 and then get something else in a years time. Also i'd just get TPFT if I did this instead of going fully comp if I got something newer/towards the top of my budget.

What does the mk1.5 have that the mk1 dosen't, is it just the slight difference to the front end?

Also what other cars should I be looking at? Focus seems ideal as i'd be doing a few motorway miles, so don't wanna go down to Clio/106 size. Had a look at Mondeo's already but seems to push the insurance up by £400+

Phaser · 31 Jul 2008 at 11:52

Burnsy2023 said:
What the hell is a mk1.5? You mean a facelift version?

Burnsy

Yeah, basically..

Conscript said:
More info here: http://www.ffoc.co.uk/modules.php?name=Focus_Info&file=2002focus

Thanks, just what I was looking for.

Phaser · 31 Jul 2008 at 12:14

What are these like for mileage? Got my eye on a 52 plate with 87k which is for sale at £2895.

Phaser · 1 Aug 2008 at 15:01

Quick question, if you had the choice which would you go for?

2002 FORD FOCUS 1.6 Zetec 3dr Hatchback - £2895

2001 FORD FOCUS BLACK 1.6 Zetec - £2495

The later being pre facelift but having heated leather, air con and a few other bits. 100,000 miles...

The 02 is the facelift model with 80k but no air con/leather..

I like the look of the facelift model better but I think i'd kick myself for not having air con at least.

Also whats considered high mileage on the Zetec engines?

Thanks