Focus ST170?

St0rmer66 · 14 Jan 2009 at 21:16

These any good? Anything to look out for? Seen one I like the look of with about 40k miles on and thinking of going to see it on Saturday but I don't know much about them! I don't need particularly good MPG because I do bugger all miles but I'd like a practical car still with a bit more go than my 1.6 Astra (100k+ miles and no explosion yet!). Insurance on something like a Civic Type R is a bit of a restriction but I'm assuming the focus would be a fair bit cheaper?

Cheers in advance

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loltim · 14 Jan 2009 at 21:18

CTR is better. Avoid the Focus unless it's the RS.

Leeum · 14 Jan 2009 at 21:20

Tim said:
CTR is better. Avoid the Focus unless it's the RS.

What this man said.

thepharcyde · 14 Jan 2009 at 21:20

Luke warm hatch as opposed to hot. Built well, comfort pack comes with xenons, heated front window and climate control.

I loved mine, it just does not offer decent power for what the chassis is capable of.

It's a high insurance group too, but will be cheaper than a civic type r.

Not really any issues but the 03 plate onwards had a revised throttle cable that runs from the front of the bonnet then back up.

Whats your budget?

Begbie · 14 Jan 2009 at 21:35

How much are these?

Sparky · 14 Jan 2009 at 21:40

Focus handles well but pretty slow considering.

cymatty · 14 Jan 2009 at 21:42

Begbie said:
How much are these?

Sub 5k

http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/812268.htm

dazz25 · 14 Jan 2009 at 21:48

I've got one and love it!

Not the fastest of cars but the handling certainly makes up for it! I would definitely recommend one if your after something practical and fun.

I've got the climate pack as mentioned above and I would highly recommend getting one with this pack. The heated windscreen is a life saver this time of year

St0rmer66 · 14 Jan 2009 at 22:34

I know it's "only" a warm hatch but it will be about 70bhp up on my current car and I get my speed thrills from my motorbike

. Also bare in mind I'm only 20, plenty of time for faster things in the future!

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I just want a car that's practical, quick enough, looks okay and with a nicer (more comfortable) interior than my astra (not hard, to be fair).

Sparky · 14 Jan 2009 at 23:27

Lada Riva?

Ricochet J · 14 Jan 2009 at 23:31

You having a giraffe?

Sparky · 14 Jan 2009 at 23:39

Yes, smileys generally indicate that.

kidloco · 15 Jan 2009 at 00:22

ive got one and really like it as well, sure its not the quickest thing around but its very well put together. its nicer on the inside then my mates clio 182 and I guy I work with CTR.

It handles very well, just wish it had more poke. one thing i would mention is parts. some consumables are quite pricey. sparks and brake pads/discs are not cheap.

no serious issues to watch for, some have a sticky throttle cable, just replace it. 60k service is a biggie I think.