My new Focus
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Allyc85

Original Poster:

7,225 posts

214 months

Wednesday 2nd September 2009
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Well after continued trouble with my 1.8 Zetec I was offered this 2.0 ESP and after a test drive I couldnt say no!










:lol:
No real plans for it it the moment as I dont want any hassel but that could change at any time!

bazking69

8,620 posts

218 months

Wednesday 2nd September 2009
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Decent enough car, but I personally wouldn't bother tinkering with it, asthetically or mechanically. Save your money.

190E Matt

6,635 posts

242 months

Thursday 3rd September 2009
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Dartmoor?

itch

179 posts

204 months

Thursday 3rd September 2009
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Nice spot for photos! I particularly like the last one.

Xenocide

4,286 posts

236 months

Thursday 3rd September 2009
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190E Matt said:
Dartmoor?
That was my thought. Looks fab! smile

Allyc85

Original Poster:

7,225 posts

214 months

Thursday 3rd September 2009
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Yup up between Haytor and Widecombe smile

va1o

16,110 posts

235 months

Friday 4th September 2009
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Whats the difference between a Zetec and an 'ESP'?

ClintonB

4,959 posts

241 months

Saturday 5th September 2009
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va1o said:
Whats the difference between a Zetec and an 'ESP'?
ESP!

No seriously, IIRC, there were Zetecs and the 2.0l had ESP (possibly as a low cost/no cost extra on the 2l, or something like that). Anything of lesser engine size didn't or couldn't have it at the time.

fra-zzr

38 posts

204 months

Saturday 5th September 2009
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Extra Sensory Perception...

cs02rm0

13,816 posts

219 months

Saturday 5th September 2009
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Electronic Shock Protection...

Mark_Karting

899 posts

210 months

Saturday 5th September 2009
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Extra Special Phocus... wink

Edited by Mark_Karting on Saturday 5th September 09:08

flattotheboards

6,689 posts

234 months

Saturday 5th September 2009
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This looks nice and tidy. The only thing I can think of that would tidy it up a bit more would be some clear side indicators.

Six Fiend

6,067 posts

243 months

Saturday 5th September 2009
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flattotheboards said:
This looks nice and tidy. The only thing I can think of that would tidy it up a bit more would be some clear side indicators.
Did that on mine and looked better, also used chromed bulbs.

Also look better (and easier to wax) without the tacky stick on Focus, 2.0 and Zetec badges.

Nice car smile

the jollyrodger

569 posts

206 months

Saturday 5th September 2009
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im sorry,i cant get excited in anyway over a common everyday car.
each to their own i suppose!nono

Schmeeky

4,294 posts

245 months

Saturday 5th September 2009
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That looks a right tidy motor! I've always liked the 3-door Focus, its basic shape is lovely, and it takes subtle modifications really well. IMHO all you need to do to get a fantastic looking car is drop the suspension and fit some suitable alloys..




..but I have heard of a company in the United States of Americaland that fits a Ford V8 - apparently there's plenty of space under a Focus bonnet. evil

biggrin

t84

6,941 posts

222 months

Saturday 5th September 2009
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Random question, but why don't 1.4/1.8/2.0 Focii usually have the engine size badge on the back? I've seen loads of '1.6' but the rest have a blank area where the engine badge should be?!

My 1.8 one is missing... I dont think it was ever there...

Angry Sheep

1,195 posts

238 months

Saturday 5th September 2009
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the jollyrodger said:
im sorry,i cant get excited in anyway over a common everyday car.
each to their own i suppose!nono
Then why did you click on a topic with the title "my new Focus"?

Go troll somewhere else rolleyes

OP- looks a tidy motor to me. Looks like you've got the right roads to enjoy it on too wink

t84

6,941 posts

222 months

Saturday 5th September 2009
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Hey Focus's aren't bad cars, they handle really well, and apparently the 1.8 engine knocks out well more power than Ford claim (115)

The 3dr's are very nice

Mine's in a weird colour, I've not seen this colour on a Focus much (Only the lighter blue)


Mr.Jimbo

2,084 posts

211 months

Saturday 5th September 2009
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Good choice smile A friend has the 2.0l, its a bit bland looking for my tastes but its pretty quick (we're only 20!) and in the right hands is a bit of a backroad beast, certainly embarassed some bigger machinery around the back lanes in his!

Quite good, I think, how they don't seem to have aged very much at all, it's still a fresh, clean design, and credit to ford where due, a great design success, to be sure!

the jollyrodger

569 posts

206 months

Saturday 5th September 2009
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Angry Sheep said:
the jollyrodger said:
im sorry,i cant get excited in anyway over a common everyday car.
each to their own i suppose!nono
Then why did you click on a topic with the title "my new Focus"?

Go troll somewhere else rolleyes

OP- looks a tidy motor to me. Looks like you've got the right roads to enjoy it on too wink
i was hoping it was a focus rs.
im not going to argue or take advice from a student,who,probably hasnt had the joy of owning a car yet.no harm dreaming though!loser