Focus ST Prices

[vtecyo]

Noticed that these have dropped significantly since last time I look at them, quite a tempting buy for good money!

Is there any obvious reason why they've dropped? Or just the latest fluctuation victim?

ETA: example: http://www.pistonheads.com/classifieds/used-cars/f...

Edited by vtecyo on Friday 10th October 11:54

[IanCress]

It's a mass-produced Ford. They won't hold their value like an RS, and the imminent release of the new model probably doesn't help either.

Edit: Thought you were talking about the current model. However, the above still stands, with the addition of the fact that they're known for being thirsty and in a high tax band when compared to cars such as the mkV Golf GTi.

[Supercell]

It'll be 10 years old next year, and it's the pre facelift of the old shape. It's not a car that the masses will seek out, due to them having palpitations when they check road tax and insurance costs. I think the facelifts are still holding decent money.

Having said all that, I think it would be a good buy for people in the know and who can accept the running costs. It's a nice colour (subjective I know), top spec and low mileage, and that Volvo engine is solid as well as that addictive 5 cylinder warble. And also when you see the prices some people are asking for the facelift "asbo" orange ones for essentially the same car, it makes this one a bargain!

[CYMR0]

I remember my local dealer knocking these out at £15k around the time of the facelift. Even a new one, which lacks this one's key selling point, is only about £17k.

Close to 40% of new price after eight years doesn't seem that cheap to me, which is not to say it isn't worth having if it's what you're after.