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[digitalwolf]

Popped down a garage today with a friend who is after a focus and there was a 3 door 1.8 TDCi (115ps). Obviously I want a 3 door focus as my next car so I test drove it an all. I have to say I was extremely impressed by it's performance, the torque and how a lot more comfortable it was than mine. It was a zetec but it had leather seats and 17" ford alloys. Well I think they were 17".

It was up on the forecourt for £4k, had FSH, 1 owner and 125,000 miles on the clock.

Is a 2003 52 plate 125,000 mile Focus TDCi going to remain realiable or will it gradually fall apart?

Thanks.

 

[Adz]

At that mileage it's probably spent most of its life on the motorway. If the general condition is good, suspension feels firm and solid, no clunks/vibrations when cornering hard or over rough surfaces, clutch doesn't slip, gearbox is nice and slick and the service history is impeccable it might be worth a shot. You'll never sell it on though. I'd be looking to haggle a little too.

 

[digitalwolf]

Would it be better to put the £4k on an Focus Petrol then?

The spec on this TDCi was rather good. Full leather, electric everything,ABS etc.