Traded in for a focus

mike_GT · 5th February 2008, 13:50

traded my type s in on sat for a new shape focus,

cant stand the ride and rattles any more

davee7 · 5th February 2008, 14:43

Get ready for the barrage of replies along the lines of "Ford are crap" and "Focus is so boring - too many on the road", etc, etc....

Topcat · 5th February 2008, 15:42

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Originally Posted by davee7

Get ready for the barrage of replies along the lines of "Ford are crap" and "Focus is so boring - too many on the road", etc, etc....

Yeah an just ignore those replies - welcome to the Focus Club I am loving driving mine after the on going faults with the civic

christophe · 5th February 2008, 15:54

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Originally Posted by mike_GT

traded my type s in on sat for a new shape focus,

cant stand the ride and rattles any more

Well to be honest ......i can't blame you ,i have droven a focus for 4 years before get into the civic .The quality was much better and never had to take it back to the garage in these 4 years .For the handeling of the car the civic is better ,but it's a choice you make .So far only had the bumpstops replaced (not counting the problems i had with the dpf on my diezel,now i have a 1.8).

gjackson · 5th February 2008, 19:53

In the process of doing the opposite

My Focus is going for a Civic. May not be the best idea, the Focus has been faultless over the last 18 months but just don't get to use it enough to warrant 21mpg and £205 road tax etc.

beware there are a number of Focus owners who moan about interior rattles also. Mine has a few.

St Thomas · 5th February 2008, 20:09

If you like the Focus...no problem
If you like the Honda... no problem.
If YOU like it and it does what you want and is reliable etc....your money, your choice.
Whichever you have...Happy motoring..
(Which engine in the Focus?)

craigc · 5th February 2008, 21:31

I miss my 2.5 ST Focus, but someone crashed into it and it died. I think the Focus and Civic are both good cars

Dawson · 5th February 2008, 22:08

Had a Focus ST before the Civic, and found the Focus had many more rattles.

However, it was a much better car!

(The Civic's diesel will never come close to the growling turbo'd inline 5).

Charles_Harding · 24th February 2008, 13:04

Nice to see all these guys buying them Focus's.

Makes the Space Ship a bit morre exclusive then.

"My Grandson kept saying, 'Hurry up and finish your dinner grandad'.
I asked him why.
He replied that his daddy was gonna get Millie when you've had your chips!"

Rob25 · 24th February 2008, 13:24

What are you guys doing getting Fords???!?? Crap, cheap and nasty rubbish!! If your going to trade the civic (why???) atleast replace it with something simular, don't lower your standards buy giving up completely!!!!

robbo51 · 24th February 2008, 13:47

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Originally Posted by Rob25

What are you guys doing getting Fords???!?? Crap, cheap and nasty rubbish!! If your going to trade the civic (why???) atleast replace it with something simular, don't lower your standards buy giving up completely!!!!

A bit strong that Rob.

Whatever you think of Fords (not a lot I gather) They are, by the industry standards, a very reliable and competent car.
The only thing that lets them down is their residuals due to Ford flooding the market
TopCat..You owe me...LOL

FWH · 24th February 2008, 13:58

I have to agree with Robbo here.

I don´t like the Focus myself, but if some-one else does, go ahead and buy it. Whatever makes you happy, it is your money.

Bog · 24th February 2008, 14:24

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Originally Posted by Rob25

What are you guys doing getting Fords???!?? Crap, cheap and nasty rubbish!! If your going to trade the civic (why???) atleast replace it with something simular, don't lower your standards buy giving up completely!!!!

What a load of crap

- Have you owned a Ford in recent years? I suspect not.

Dimplyred · 24th February 2008, 14:25

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Originally Posted by Rob25

What are you guys doing getting Fords???!?? Crap, cheap and nasty rubbish!! If your going to trade the civic (why???) atleast replace it with something simular, don't lower your standards buy giving up completely!!!!

I think you should meet Brodick, you'd really get on.

Charles_Harding · 24th February 2008, 14:28

......and Ford is so easy to spell!

"Epitaph for a character actor.
'At last, top billing'!"

Bog · 24th February 2008, 14:31

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Originally Posted by mike_GT

traded my type s in on sat for a new shape focus,

cant stand the ride and rattles any more

I'm thinking of doing the same, as my Civic has just started juddering a bit when pulling away which could be down to the engine mountings, software or cluch (which I suspect is the problem - ridiculas on a car with only 15k on the clock!).

I really can't be bothered to deal with yet another problem and have the dealer decide it's the clutch, then have to fight Honda to do it under warranty!

Anyway, what sort of px deal did you get? I really just want market value which will clear the outstanding finance.

Topcat · 24th February 2008, 17:05

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rob25

What are you guys doing getting Fords???!?? Crap, cheap and nasty rubbish!! If your going to trade the civic (why???) atleast replace it with something simular, don't lower your standards buy giving up completely!!!!

Cheap crap, nasty rubbish !!! I Think you need a reality check, I admit they dont look as good as the civic but no one can say they are not one of the nicest cars to drive in their class.

Robbo - cheers

alastair b · 24th February 2008, 17:13

When it comes to buying a new car,each to their own.
Enjoy it, no matter what anyone thinks,it is a personal choice.

CIVIC EYE · 24th February 2008, 17:16

Traded my st for a type s gt miss somethings but no regets better ride & smoother power in the civic.

lippy · 26th February 2008, 22:08

I have had two Focus (Focii?), a older 2.0 zetec and then a new 2.0 ghia, over a total of 3 years. Both good cars and fun to drive, and with no problems or rattles.

Lost too much money tho. Swapped the last for a RAV4 and the RAV for the civic.

Best of luck with the new car.

5th February 2008, 13:50	#1 (permalink)
mike_GT Join Date: 30th May 2007 Location: Sidcup Posts: 48 Thanks given: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: (0)	Traded in for a focus traded my type s in on sat for a new shape focus, cant stand the ride and rattles any more

24th February 2008, 17:13	#18 (permalink)
alastair b Supporter Join Date: 3rd December 2006 Location: Renfrewshire Posts: 1,129 Thanks given: 15 Thanked 35 Times in 35 Posts iTrader: (0)	New car When it comes to buying a new car,each to their own. Enjoy it, no matter what anyone thinks,it is a personal choice.

24th February 2008, 17:16	#19 (permalink)
CIVIC EYE Join Date: 5th February 2008 Location: TELFORD Posts: 18 Thanks given: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post iTrader: (1)	st gone Traded my st for a type s gt miss somethings but no regets better ride & smoother power in the civic.

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gjackson Join Date: 5th February 2008 Location: West Yorks Posts: 626 Thanks given: 6 Thanked 42 Times in 41 Posts iTrader: (0)	In the process of doing the opposite My Focus is going for a Civic. May not be the best idea, the Focus has been faultless over the last 18 months but just don't get to use it enough to warrant 21mpg and £205 road tax etc. beware there are a number of Focus owners who moan about interior rattles also. Mine has a few.

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craigc Join Date: 8th January 2008 Location: Tranent, East Lothian Posts: 35 Thanks given: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: (0)	I miss my 2.5 ST Focus, but someone crashed into it and it died. I think the Focus and Civic are both good cars

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Dawson Join Date: 7th December 2006 Location: Turriff Posts: 197 Thanks given: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: (0)	Had a Focus ST before the Civic, and found the Focus had many more rattles. However, it was a much better car! (The Civic's diesel will never come close to the growling turbo'd inline 5).

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Charles_Harding Join Date: 14th August 2006 Location: S.E. London Posts: 3,366 Thanks given: 113 Thanked 36 Times in 33 Posts iTrader: (0)	Nice to see all these guys buying them Focus's. Makes the Space Ship a bit morre exclusive then. "My Grandson kept saying, 'Hurry up and finish your dinner grandad'. I asked him why. He replied that his daddy was gonna get Millie when you've had your chips!"

24th February 2008, 13:24	#10 (permalink)
Rob25 Supporter Join Date: 25th November 2007 Location: Cambridge Posts: 19 Thanks given: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: (0)	What are you guys doing getting Fords???!?? Crap, cheap and nasty rubbish!! If your going to trade the civic (why???) atleast replace it with something simular, don't lower your standards buy giving up completely!!!!

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FWH Super Moderator Car: MX-5 & V70 Join Date: 3rd June 2007 Location: Where Polar Bears roam the streets Posts: 22,064 Thanks given: 506 Thanked 950 Times in 722 Posts iTrader: (0)	I have to agree with Robbo here. I don´t like the Focus myself, but if some-one else does, go ahead and buy it. Whatever makes you happy, it is your money.

24th February 2008, 14:28	#15 (permalink)
Charles_Harding Join Date: 14th August 2006 Location: S.E. London Posts: 3,366 Thanks given: 113 Thanked 36 Times in 33 Posts iTrader: (0)	......and Ford is so easy to spell! *"Epitaph for a character actor.* *'At last, top billing'!"*

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lippy Bournemouth Belle Car: 2012 CR-V ES-T Deep sapphire Join Date: 10th January 2007 Location: Bournemouth Posts: 859 Thanks given: 21 Thanked 35 Times in 34 Posts iTrader: (0)	I have had two Focus (Focii?), a older 2.0 zetec and then a new 2.0 ghia, over a total of 3 years. Both good cars and fun to drive, and with no problems or rattles. Lost too much money tho. Swapped the last for a RAV4 and the RAV for the civic. Best of luck with the new car.