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Seconded on the Focus.
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How about this? Not sure on Focus prices - is this good value for money?
tinyurl.com/lrsxp2
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Toyota Corolla diesel.
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I think its about right, maybe slightly high, I'd offer £2100 (if you can afford it) and see where it gets you.
Some are against the TDDI, but its allegedly a little more reliable than the (newer) TDCi- older design, a bit less powerful, a bit noisier, but I never thought there was that much in it when you're cruising. The Estate would give you a bit more load-luggability if thats of use to you.
Looks like quite a nice one, I'd say. Careful inspection and thorough test drive, of course.
And check the cambelt has been renewed of course, make sure you see documentary evidence of all alleged work.
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or this one? Lower miles etc.
tinyurl.com/lrauzt
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1st one says FSH. Would be my preference.
Edited by theterranaut on 07/09/2009 at 22:46
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1st one says FSH. Would be my preference.
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Good point!
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I'm sure the seller of the second one is an honest businessman earning a reputable living, but the car has a full Ford set of wheel trims - but not the right ones for that car.
That would put me on my guard straight away, as it's likey to have been too close to the motor trade for comfort IYKWIM... just a gut feeling from the photos.
If I 'd have seen this thread earlier I would have said "Ford Focus" anyway.
Dave TD
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That first Focus estate seems way overpriced. Skoda Octavia?
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Agreed the green one looks a bit dear.
Both cars have old technology TDDI engines, which are fine, but slow and noisy.
It's essential you drive one to find out if you could live with it.
You might get a nicer 1.6 petrol for the money, no dmf to worry about and petrol is a bit cheaper than diesel, again.
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