FORD FOCUS ST170 £6800 catch?

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FORD FOCUS ST170 £6800? Running cost etc

Manual, 35,000 miles, 53 Reg, Black, ABS, Air conditioning, Alarm, Alloy wheels, Audio remote control, Body coloured bumpers, usual ST refinements. Excellent Condition Throughout. £6,800

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I would have thought on a private sale it would be easy to get money off. It seems quite good for the money. I am after a 2.0 Zetec/Esp but this is suprisingly just a small ammount more. Is there a reason why the car is this price?

I know lots of you would say this is not a "Hot" hatch but that is exactly what I am after, not blistering performance but adequate.

Anyone aware of running costs on this car i.e. insurance/tyres/servicing. Anyone been able to insure themselves on one of these at 20/21?

Thanks all.

 

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It definitely is a ST, it has all ST visual modifications and anyone who does the mods themselves would surely call it a ST lookalike.

 

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PS some very well priced ST170's on autotrader.

Yeah I know it really took me by suprise. I entered 2.0 into my search and was very suprised to see ST170s comming up. I had previously thought them way over budget.

So guys can anyone help me with running costs?

 

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I think it is a stylish car, the multispoke alloys really set it off. I like the looks, I would definitely like the performance (the fact that it is only "warm" is enough heat for me) and could afford bad MPG as my mileage is low 6-7 thousand. Servicing is no problem if it is the same as normal focus. Tyres will be a push but I suppose I just put £40 away each month to pay for them at the end of the year.

But as normal I am burdened with high insurance. I have run a quote with Adrian Flux, who I have heard good things about, apparently they will call me this afternoon. My main problem is my lack of NCB. I have been driving as a named driver since I had a learner license. Are introductory ncb possible in this kind of situation? I have never had a accident or speeding offence, have done pass plus and am starting the IAM course soon. I live in the safest area code aswell as adding both parents as named drivers to the car.

Really wish I would have had insurance in my own name from day 1.

 

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I was looking at getting one, but the £100 a month insurance put me, add extra petrol and tax and it was a lot more a month.

I noticed you are the same age as me. Which insurance company was that quote with?