Panels views on Focus

[Wilmslow]

I currently have a fiesta diesel 1.4, but all the toys, aircon, leccy windows and all of that. Even fluffy dice. Tasty machine. (Yeah, right....)

Found a CRACKER of a deal - Focus 1.8 diesel, alloys, aircon, cruise control, Style Plus. All for £11.5K. Normally £16K from a stealer. Brand new, del miles, car supermarket job.

My car is worth around £6K to £6.5K.

Given the daily round trip of 120 miles, I am wondeirng if changing my choice of stead to this finee looking filly will make all the difference? I especially like the look of the cruise con, and have heard only good things about the new Focus.

Tried a new Astra, not impressed.

At a smidge over £11K, why get a used one??

Panel thoughts?

[AtW]

I currently have a fiesta diesel 1.4

You sure are not threaded, nor do you aspire to be in the same league with him

[Wilmslow]

You sure are not threaded, nor do you aspire to be in the same league with him

Don't knock my little Fiesta! Fine car for the 20 minute bimble I used to have, but, not so cool for 120 miles daily on a very exposed motorway!

[sasguru]

Don't listen to these wannabe macho men (losers) who define their (lack of) personalities and little willies by buying big cars.
I rate the Focus, great A to B car, good drive, reliable and comfy enough, cheap maintenance.
Go for it.

PS And you don't piss off the permies. Oh hang on ...

[AtW]

not so cool for 120 miles daily on a very exposed motorway!

1.4 diesel has no power to overtake, you should not be getting on motorway dude.

I would recommend you to upgrade to some decent car - say blue PUG 307, diesel 2.0 liter, very good - also the car is of historical importance, I am sure you will be able to sell it for big bucks later down the line.

[sasguru]

1.4 diesel has no power to overtake, you should not be getting on motorway dude.

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You should have the skill to drive any car on the motorway.

Oh I forgot you are Russian...

[Wilmslow]

1.4 diesel has no power to overtake, you should not be getting on motorway dude.

I would recommend you to upgrade to some decent car - say blue PUG 307, diesel 2.0 liter, very good - also the car is of historical importance, I am sure you will be able to sell it for big bucks later down the line.

How is a 307 historically important, and how is it better than a 1.8 loaded Focus? What car seem to not like it.... http://whatcar.co.uk/car-review-summ...1&MA=30&RT=326

OUCH - Also £14K for the 2litre. A whopping £3K more than the Focus.....

[AtW]

How is a 307 historically important

Because I drove it for almost 5 years, you permie numpty!

Mine is hatchback - much nicer than estate...

[Wilmslow]

You should have the skill to drive any car on the motorway.

Oh I forgot you are Russian...

Believe me, driving this Fiesta on a windy day is more like piloting the thing....

[sasguru]

Believe me, driving this Fiesta on a windy day is more like piloting the thing....

Know what you mean. Probably still better than my Aygo. But it's all part of the fun. I reckon people who drive small cars have better driving skills than those in large ones... can't take anyfink for granted.