01-06-2016, 12:20 PM
(01-06-2016, 11:52 AM)Midnightclub Wrote: Astounded you managed to get an 08 plate car as a straight swap for the '6, there has to be something wrong with it surely?! If not, then fair play sir!
You're right it isn't perfect!
There is a key issue currently which is the main problem. Basically the only key snapped in the ignition barrel, so has a new blade and barrel fitted which works fine and the central locking works as well. But the blade obviously doesn't work any external locks - which is important when there are only two ways to open the tailgate - with the boot popper that always breaks on mk6 Fiestas, or with the key...so yeah, cant access the boot without dropping the seats atm lol. Also cant unlock the door if the battery goes flat obviously. So I will be sorting that asap, I have the original key card and my local dealer make them on site so will be getting one cut for about £30 just for doors and boot.
There is a knocking drop link but I've been given a new pair to fit that he hadn't got round to.
Air con doesn't work, might be as simple as a regas but will only get that sorted if it's cheap enough, I do like AC in summer and will sell better with it working.
It's about due a service if you can call that a problem.
Apart from that, there doesn't seem to be anything majorly wrong with it. Bodywork is pretty much perfect bar a tiny scuff about the size of a postage stamp and of course stone chips on the bonnet at this mileage as well.
(01-06-2016, 11:53 AM)cully Wrote: Ummm I hope you HPI checked it
looks like a good swap for you
I think if it was me on my own id be looking at getting rid of the focus and running this one for a while
well done for holding out till something Positive to come along
I've never HPI'd a car in my life... If it's been written off it's been repaired really well lol. I trust the guy anyway tbh.
It's a nice car, but it's no Focus! The Focus will be staying for now, it's worth more to me than what I've spent on it and the depreciation now. I don't really get attached to cars but I would struggle to part with the Focus now, haven't seen another that even comes close in terms of optional extras and condition.
Yeah I'm glad I did hold out, was getting silly offers of £8/900 on the '6!
(01-06-2016, 11:53 AM)lolsteve Wrote: Would really like one of these if the engine wasnt so disapointing
150 from 2.0l isn't brilliant
I agree it's not much, and the 1.0 Ecoboost is a far better engine but I doubt I'd get a swap with one of them lol. However it is lighter than a '6 (yeah ok that's not hard lol) and is much more revvy like a 1.8 306 or indeed the ZR K series, compared with the 'lazy' GTi6 engine. I really am surprised by the performance from it tbh. Will wait until I've taken it for a decent run before coming on top end performance though.
(01-06-2016, 11:53 AM)JJ0063 Wrote: I really like that. What a deal. Who cares if you didn't HPI it, even if it were a Cat C it's worth the swap!
If it were mine I think I'd leave it as it is or maybe remove the stripes but leave the bottoms of the doors as they are.
Nuts though, I'd give you the £1200 you wanted for the '6 for it
Yeah I've got no plans to remove the stripes, want everyone to know I'm a boyracer...be interesting to see if I still get cut up as much as I do in the Focus!
Nice try but it's not for sale yet haha.
